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Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam CasinovsSofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
Both Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah and Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah ranks slightly better than Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino. Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah ranks #5 in Cairo with recommendations from 7 publications including Fodor's, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.
Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
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DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
16 Saray El Gezira, Zamalek, Cairo 11211, Egypt
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The food at the Terrace is mediocre, but it's a favorite lounging spot for Egypt's TV and movie glitterati and enjoys a steady clientele of those who want to see and be seen." Full review
Concierge "With 1,089 rooms, this Marriott on the Nile island of Zamalek is Cairo's largest hotel."
DK Eyewitness "The former palace has undergone a great deal of change but it still boasts some glorious public spaces and the nicest garden in town."
Rough Guide "A classy five-star where you can choose between garden rooms or slightly pricier tower rooms with a better view."
Fodor's "The centerpiece of this large hotel is a breathtaking palace built by Khedive Isma'il to give French Empress Eugénie a suitable place to stay on her visit for the opening of the Suez Canal." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler84.0
""Staff never disappoint," and the food in the seven restaurants is "a fine combination of traditional Middle Eastern specialties and Western and Asian staples."" Full review
Lonely Planet "Historic atmosphere is thick in the the lobby and other public areas, which all occupy a 19th-century palace." Full review
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Concierge Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Star Service Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster Lonely Planet
3 El Thawra Council St Zamalek, Cairo 11518, Egypt
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Renovated in 2007 in an elegant, minimalist style by the French luxury-hotel chain, this round tower at the southern end of Zamalek island offers panoramic views from its 433 rooms."
Fodor's "Contemporary luxury and understated style are the watchwords for the public areas." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is one of Cairo’s most stylish hotels. Public spaces look stunning and as the hotel is a cylindrical tower on the southern tip of the island of Gezira, all rooms have terrific Nile views."
Star Service "Sitting on the southern tip of Gezira Island, the hotel has a commanding view of the broadest stretch of the Nile." Full review
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Baths have a tub or rain shower, adjustable magnifying mirrors, plush robes and slippers, L'Occitane toiletries, wall-mounted telephones and hair dryers are either in room or can be requested from reception.
Condé Nast Traveler88.7
"This cylindrical tower, in the upscale Zamalek business district on El Gezirah Island, was built to ensure that all rooms have Nile views." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah has 433 contemporary rooms with views of the Nile, thanks to its setting on the southern edge of Gezira Island." Full review
Lonely Planet "Tired from long travels? Rest up here in a sumptuous room with superb views, and let the staff look after you." Full review
