Le Riad Hotel de CharmevsSofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah scores significantly higher than Le Riad Hotel de charme. Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah has a TripExpert Score of 84 with recommendations from 7 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
Le Riad Hotel de Charme
114 El Moez Street, El Gamaleya, Cairo
From $275/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"Just five minutes’ walk from Khan Al Khalili in Islamic Cairo, this boutique hotel enjoys a great location, spacious and sumptuous rooms (featuring plasma TVs and computers) and a lovely, large roof terrace-restaurant."
Lonely Planet
"In Cairo, though, it’s alone in its amazing style – and, it must be said, its price." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Immaculate boutique hotel in the heart of Gamaliya, containing seventeen individually themed suites."
Fodor's
"Owned and decorated by Madame Veronique, who also owns the Talisman, Le Riad is the first true luxury boutique hotel in Cairo." Full review
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
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 Traveler
88.7
"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
Oyster
Upscale
"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