Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First ResidencevsPension Roma Cairo
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Pension Roma scores slightly higher than Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence. Pension Roma comes in at 82 with positive reviews from 4 sources such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Concierge
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Tablet
Michelin Guide Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
35 Giza Street, Cairo, Giza 12311, Egypt
From $128/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- 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 "Great Pyramid views over ancient botanical gardens, plus six worldly eateries." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Glass tower with Egyptian and Neoclassical design influences, overlooking the Pyramids, Botanical Gardens and the Nile." Full review
Fodor's "In a word, this hotel is superb, offering luxury amenities and rooms in a serene setting." Full review
i
Be sure to request a room with a balcony.
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
Condé Nast Traveler "Located between the Giza Zoo and the Nile in one of the city's tonier, greener suburbs." Full review
Tablet "You might expect Cairo, a city with a demonstrated taste for grandeur, to be chock full of first-class luxury hotels. For the most part, you’d be wrong. But there are exceptions, some of..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The rooms are massive and extremely well-appointed, without the sterility that often accompanies the high end of luxury. Bathrooms, clad in marble and granite, feature deep soaking tubs" Full review
Fodor's "As you'd expect from the luxury brand, this hotel is superb, with a serene setting, white-glove service, and beautifully appointed guest rooms with marble baths. The best rooms face west..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Rising on the western bank of the Nile, Four Seasons Hotel
Cairo at The First Residence stands tall as the luxury brand’s first foray into
Egypt. Though the property may have been built..." Full review
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
