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King Tut HostelvsSofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
Both Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah and King Tut Hostel are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah scores significantly higher than King Tut Hostel. Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah comes in at #7 in Cairo with endorsements from 6 reviews including Fodor's, oyster.com and DK Eyewitness.
King Tut Hostel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
37 Talat Harb, Down Town Cairo, Cairo 0202, Egypt
From $23/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Breakfast included
Lonely Planet "Has freshly painted rooms with comfortable beds; nine have air-con and two have satellite TV. All share spotless bathrooms." Full review
Rough Guide "Kitsch but wonderful pharaonic decor in the entrance and public areas welcomes you to this bright hotel."
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
