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Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence vs Talisman Hotel

Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence ranks marginally better than Talisman Hotel de Charme. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence comes in at #9 in Cairo with accolades from 6 reviewers including Star Service, Fodor's and Concierge.

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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Talisman Hotel
Talisman Hotel
7 / 10
39 Talat Harb Street, Cairo, Egypt
From $90 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Cairo’s first boutique has 24 spacious, stylish and individually decorated rooms."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This is an oasis of calm in the middle of Downtown."
DK Eyewitness 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 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 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