Sofitel Cairo Nile El GezirahvsKempinski Nile Hotel Cairo
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah scores significantly better than Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo. Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah ranks #5 in Cairo with approval from 7 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
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3 El Thawra Council St Zamalek, Cairo 11518, Egypt
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Renovated in 2007 in an elegant, minimalist style by the French luxury-hotel chain, this round tower at the southern end of Zamalek island offers panoramic views from its 433 rooms."
Fodor's "Contemporary luxury and understated style are the watchwords for the public areas." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is one of Cairo’s most stylish hotels. Public spaces look stunning and as the hotel is a cylindrical tower on the southern tip of the island of Gezira, all rooms have terrific Nile views."
Star Service "Sitting on the southern tip of Gezira Island, the hotel has a commanding view of the broadest stretch of the Nile." Full review
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Baths have a tub or rain shower, adjustable magnifying mirrors, plush robes and slippers, L'Occitane toiletries, wall-mounted telephones and hair dryers are either in room or can be requested from reception.
Condé Nast Traveler88.7
"This cylindrical tower, in the upscale Zamalek business district on El Gezirah Island, was built to ensure that all rooms have Nile views." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah has 433 contemporary rooms with views of the Nile, thanks to its setting on the southern edge of Gezira Island." Full review
Tablet18.2
"Sofitel has a way of making their high-gloss Parisian style look and feel at home nearly anywhere, and certainly this applies to Cairo. That’s not to say that it’s lacking a sense of..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Tired from long travels? Rest up here in a sumptuous room with superb views, and let the staff look after you." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Sofitel has a way of making their high-gloss Parisian style look and feel at home nearly anywhere, and certainly this applies to Cairo. That’s not to say that it’s lacking a sense of..." Full review
Fodor's "The circular tower of this hotel—on the southern tip of Gezira Island and surrounded by parks and residential districts—has been part the Cairo skyline for well over three decades...." Full review
Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Oyster Lonely Planet Fodor's Tablet Michelin Guide
12 Ahmed Ragheb Street, Cornish El-Nile, Garden City, Cairo 11519, Egypt
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness "Guests here can enjoy butler service, a luxury spa and a rooftop pool with stunning views. Its Osmanly restaurant serves exceptional Turkish food."
Rough Guide "This sleek, deluxe boutique hotel, purring with understated plushness, and creamy as its cool decor, gets consistent rave reviews."
OysterLuxury
"The 191-room Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo is centrally located near downtown Cairo, directly on the Nile River." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"You enter this Nileside tower through a rather cramped, bland lobby, but things definitely get better in the rooms, which are bright and modern, with nice art hung on the walls and skinny balconies" Full review
Fodor's "Comfortable rooms, lots of amenities, and excellent dining experiences—the breakfast buffet at the Italian eatery is particularly good—make it easy to unplug at this luxury hotel on the..." Full review
Tablet "Kempinski Nile Hotel offers a rare sense of calm in the heart of Cairo. Tucked into the historic Garden City district, and set, as its name promises, right on the banks of the river, its..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Kempinski Nile Hotel offers a rare sense of calm in the heart of Cairo. Tucked into the historic Garden City district, and set, as its name promises, right on the banks of the river, its..." Full review
