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Pension Roma CairovsVilla Belle Epoque
Pension Roma and Villa Belle Epoque are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pension Roma is preferred by most professionals compared to Villa Belle Epoque. Pension Roma has a TripExpert Score of 82 with recommendations from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
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
Villa Belle Epoque DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Independent
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 Traveler99.6
"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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September 28, 2023
