Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
Cairo, Egypt
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Is Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.2/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: location; views; rooms. Main complaint: noise.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Gezirah's Nile stay”
On a perfect excellent location with amazing views, Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah draws a great fun stay: spacious luxurious rooms, kind good service and quite a few facilities and activities. Serious complaints though: versus same-tier standards elsewhere the facilities ran very poor, hygiene normal-for-Cairo, rooms sit loud with no soundproofing — downstairs and early-morning ceremony noise carrying clearly — a booked Full Nile panoramic type delivered a side-angled view the platform confirmed mismatched, and wet areas need service and repairs.
- Rooms
- Luxurious amid noise and type mismatch.
- Service
- Staff service was friendly and helpful for guests on most stays.
- Location
- The location worked well for guests staying here overall.
- Food
- Fine for guests on most stays.
- Facilities
- Facilities served guests well throughout their stays here.
- Value
- Mixed amid the type mismatch noted.
- Noise
- Noise levels were acceptable for guests on most stays here.
- Cleanliness
- Average for the city noted here.
- Location
- Views
- Rooms
- Staff
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Noise
- Wet areas
- Type mismatch
- Older building (opened 1984)
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How it compares
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah ranks #10 of 27 hotels Staylist lists in Cairo and #9 of 19 5-star hotels there. At about $292 a night it is 14% above the median for 5-star hotels in Cairo ($255). The closest listed alternative is Hilton Cairo Grand Nile, 500 m away (score 6.8).
About the hotel
- Address
- 3 El Thawra Council St, El Orman, Zamalek, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11518, Egypt
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- Sofitel (Accor)
- Opened
- 1984
- Renovated
- 2007
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 3.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Cairo Intl. Airport (26.75 km) · Train Station: Cairo University Station (5.41 km) · Metro: Gezira (Opera) (0.72 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Hilton Cairo Grand Nile500 m · 6.8 · $153
- Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza500 m · 8.5 · $610
- Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo600 m · 8.3 · $234
- Novotel Cairo El Borg700 m · 7.2 · $196
- InterContinental Cairo Semiramis by IHG900 m · 7.2 · $285
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Casino
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Executive lounge
- Gym
- Private parking
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Library
- 4 Restaurants
- Cafe
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, infinity pool, pool with view, heated pool.
- Is there parking at Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah?
- Yes: private parking.
- What wellness facilities does Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Cairo Intl. Airport, about 26.75 km away.
- How far is Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah from the centre of Cairo?
- About 3.3 km.
- Is Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.