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InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, an IHG HotelvsPension Roma Cairo
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pension Roma is the choice of most professionals compared to InterContinental Cairo Semiramis. Pension Roma has a TripExpert Score of 82 with positive reviews from 4 reviews such as Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, an IHG Hotel
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
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 Traveler90.0
"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
Pension Roma Cairo Fodor's DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Lonely Planet
169 Muhammad Farid, Cairo, Egypt
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Fodor's "Hidden away above the Gattegno department store, this small, shoestring-budget pension is adored by students and backpackers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Usually booked solid, the Roma has an oldworld elegance and is well maintained. Rooms vary and some are enormous, but few have air conditioning."
Rough Guide Star
"The stylish 1940s ambience of this charming little pension, immaculately maintained by Madame Cressaty, is highly recommended and it’s wise to book in advance."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Run by a French-Egyptian woman with impeccable standards, the Roma brings dignity, even elegance, to the budget-travel scene." Full review
