President

The President Hotel was an ideal affordable home base for exploring Cairo. My room was clean and comfortable, the staff and management were helpful and responsive. Most amenities not available in the hotel were within a few blocks--the Zamalek neighborhood is very accessible and friendly to a non-Arabic-speaking foreign visitor. I would particularly recommend the driver I hired via the hotel, Khaled Abd Rabow, who was extremely punctual and dependable, speaks fluent English and Spanish, and is knowledgeable Egyptology and Egyptian history as well as expert in navigating the complex layout of the city.

Inexpensive, as it should be. Rooms in serious need of new carpeting, curtains, etc.

This hotel could use some touch ups here and there, but it was clean and quiet. The bathroom had been recently remodeled. The staff, especually [...], was over the top helpful. When I needed a shirt and pants washed, they found a laundary that did a great job in about two hours for under $3. The breakfast was adequate. The taxis were plentiful. I found several interesting restaurants within walking distance. I wish there had been internet in my room. For the cost: not bad at all!

Clear rooms. Descent breakfast. Friedly staff.

I like the staff and love the breakfast. The Cellar restaurant is handy and has good food. The little bar on top of the hotel is relaxing and quiet. I have used this hotel three times and will do so again.

Located in a quiet location, staff were helpful. I felt very safe walking the streets. There are some very upmarket shops and eateries close by. I went through Expedia.

Stayed here for one night only, after flying in from sharm el shiek, to catch a morning flight from cairo to london. It was dissapointing to say the least. I wasnt expecting 5 star accomodation, but a simple room just to lay our heads down for one night before the flight the next day. What we ended up with was a very run down hotel room. Although the room was nice and big, It was shabby and in need of refurbishment. The room had not been hoovered, the bathroom was damp and smelly, the air conditioning was industrial sized but gave out damp warm air. There were cockroaches in the bathroom. The towels were used and had marks on them. But the icing on the cake was that the bed sheets had not been changed. They just made the bed up with old sheets, covered in hairs and other marks. In the morning, we went for breakfast only to find litte hot food. Only a couple of the tables were set, and all the guests were hunting around for coffee cups and cuttlery. This hotel needs to 'CLEAN' up there act literally. It would make a nice budget value hotel. I think 2 stars is generous.

This was a mediocre hotel. The staff was very deceiving and told us that area businesses were closed so that we would use their services.

I originally planned to stay in the President for two nights but have extended my stay for two nights. The rooms are basic but the hotel staff are some of the friendliest, most accommodating I've ever experienced. For the price you can't find anything like it in Cairo and I would definitely stay here again. If you are looking for something high-end this is not your hotel but it is clean, friendly, and will suit all of your needs. I would recommend this to friends coming to Cairo.

i wanted a hotel that was in the middle of everything and the president covered it...it's kind of like going to a really nice hotel in 1958...but i will say that it was clean and the staff ready to help...if you are looking for a moderately price hotel near cairo i would reccomend it.