Le Riad Hotel de CharmevsVilla Belle Epoque
Both properties are recommended by professionals. Overall, Le Riad Hotel de charme ranks significantly higher than Villa Belle Epoque. Le Riad Hotel de charme scores 76 with praise from 4 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Insight Guides.
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
Villa Belle Epoque
Road 13, Villa 63, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
From $185/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness
"This 1920s villa with 13 period-style rooms, beautiful leafy gardens, pool and conservatory dining room is Cairo’s first boutique hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Occupying conjoined 1920s villas in Maadi. ... Guests can curl up in a library stocked with design magazines and books on Egyptian art and history, or lay by the pool in a lush garden." Full review
Independent
"Located in Maadi, Villa Belle Epoque is a stunning boutique hotel boasting a blend of historical charm and modern comforts"
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