InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, an IHG HotelvsNovotel Cairo El Borg
InterContinental Cairo Semiramis and Novotel Cairo El Borg are both recommended by experts. Overall, InterContinental Cairo Semiramis ranks slightly higher than Novotel Cairo El Borg. InterContinental Cairo Semiramis comes in at 80 with accolades from 6 reviewers like Star Service, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, an IHG Hotel
Corniche El Nil, PO Box 60, Cairo 11511, Egypt
From $62/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This modern high-rise was, for many years, the center of the city's hotel life." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This is possibly the bestlocated hotel in town – it is on the river, just south of Midan Tahrir."
Rough Guide
"Spacious, elegant rooms, plus a gym, a pool, the Haroun al-Rashid nightclub... and seven restaurants offering cuisine from around the world."
Star Service
"As one of the original Nile riverfront properties, the Semiramis is one of the city's grande dames." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
90.0
"Named for the Assyrian queen Semiramis, this "excellent high-rise" with hanging gardens is in "a great location" facing the Nile and near the Egyptian Museum and Cairo Opera House." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The elegant foyer at the Semiramis InterContinental is a popular Cairo meeting place, and its 1st-floor restaurants are among the best in the city." Full review
Novotel Cairo El Borg
3 Saraya El Gezira street Zamalek, Cairo 11111, Egypt
From $45/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Just over Tahrir Bridge in Gezira, this hotel is rather ugly on the outside but cool and stylish inside, with modern cream and beige rooms, plus deluxe accessories such as a/c and plasma TV."
Star Service
"The main lobby, located on the second floor of the palace, is decorated with artifacts from the hotel's long history. It is a blend of Arabic and European influences. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"Convenient location, sparkling new facilities and a pool are the selling points here, and more than make up for the somewhat generic chain feel." Full review