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Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence vs Carlton Hotel

Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence is preferred by most professionals compared to Carlton Hotel. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence is ranked #20 in Cairo with approval from 5 sources including Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence
8 / 10
35 Giza Street, Cairo, Giza 12311, Egypt
From $128 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Designed to emulate the feel of a luxurious private apartment building, with none of the lobby cacophony typical of Cairo's grand hotels, the Four Seasons has an updated neoclassical elegance."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Great Pyramid views over ancient botanical gardens, plus six worldly eateries." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Glass tower with Egyptian and Neoclassical design influences, overlooking the Pyramids, Botanical Gardens and the Nile." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"In a word, this hotel is superb, offering luxury amenities and rooms in a serene setting." Full review
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Star Service Star Service
"This neoclassical property proclaims its regal stance in its name, and follows up by sitting at the base of one of the most famous royal sites in history." Full review
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Carlton Hotel
Carlton Hotel
7 / 10
21-26th of July Street, Down town, Cairo, Egypt
From $31 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"With its wood panelling, spaciousness and ceiling fans, the Carlton has an Old-World feel."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A pleasantly creaky old hotel, once quite swanky, built in 1935 and still retaining some wood-panelled period charm, albeit rather worn."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you get one of the renovated (‘class A’) rooms, this is a gem with a whiff of yesteryear... If you get stuck with an old room, it’s not worth half the price." Full review