Novotel Cairo El BorgvsTalisman Hotel
Both Novotel Cairo El Borg and Talisman Hotel de Charme are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Talisman Hotel de Charme is preferred by most reviewers compared to Novotel Cairo El Borg. Talisman Hotel de Charme is ranked #12 in Cairo with positive reviews from 5 publications including Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Rough Guide.
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
Talisman Hotel
39 Talat Harb Street, Cairo, Egypt
From $90/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"Cairo’s first boutique has 24 spacious, stylish and individually decorated rooms."
Fodor's
"This is an oasis of calm in the middle of Downtown."
DK Eyewitness
"The Talisman’s rooms are decorated in rich colours, while common areas are filled with examples of Egyptian arts and crafts. It’s a stunning hotel in a great location."
Rough Guide
"Well-situated boutique hotel with some five-star facilities (a/c, satellite TV, minibar, safe) but no pool or fitness centre."
Lonely Planet
"The boutique Talisman has great style – jewel-tone rooms with a dash of Oriental kitsch – but its rooms aren’t as well kept as they ought to be." Full review