Cairo Tower is a short stroll from Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah, and other popular attractions like Egyptian Museum are within a mile (2 km). This 433-room, 5-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with a full-service spa, a casino, and 5 restaurants. Located in central Cairo, the hotel is also near Coptic Museum and Museum of Islamic Art.
Dining
Enjoy dining at Le Sud, one of 5 onsite restaurants. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with 24-hour room service, or get a quick energy boost at the 2 coffee shops/cafés. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee each morning from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
All of Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah's 433 air-conditioned rooms provide balconies, minibars, and coffee makers. LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Free newspapers, free bottled water, and laptop-compatible safes are other standard amenities.
Property features
Guests of Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah have access to a full-service spa, a casino, and an outdoor pool. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EGP 550 per vehicle roundtrip, as well as limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a health club, 2 spa tubs, and a steam room.
Highlights
- Walking distance to Cairo Tower
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Spa
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
3 El Thawra Council St Zamalek Po Box 732 El Orman Giza Cairo 11518Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
This high-rise luxury hotel features contemporary French and Asian style and has a private promenade along the Nile River. The Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah offers a number of top-notch restaurants, including the trendy Manipuri, El Kebabgy with traditional barbeque, La Palmeraie with authentic Moroccan cuisine, and Le Deck floating lounge and restaurant. Entertainment is provided in the lobby several nights a week.
The outdoor pool has an infinity edge overlooking the Nile. Guests can also take advantage of the So Spa, featuring a Hammam, 2 spa tubs, and spa services; the hotel also has a fitness center. Meeting facilities can accommodate up to 500 guests and technology support staff is available. An Internet point is available, and wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is also offered 24 hours a day for a surcharge (advance notice required). The hotel also offers a casino, terrace, and piano.
- Terrace
- Casino
- Poolside bar
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Health club
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in
- Total number of rooms - 433
- Number of floors - 27
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Elevator/lift
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Free WiFi
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Number of spa tubs - 2
- Computer station
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of restaurants - 5
- Conference space size (feet) - 8697
- Conference center
- Conference space size (meters) - 808
- Number of meeting rooms - 11
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Wedding services
- Express check-out
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Outdoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Balcony
- Room service (24 hours)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Slippers
- Deep soaking bathtub
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Satellite TV service
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hair dryer
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Pillow menu
- LCD TV
Where to Eat
Manipuri - Indian dishes for dinner and signature cocktails as well as a terrace that overlooks the Nile.
El Kebabgy - Traditional barbecue for lunch and dinner in an Asian-themed setting located on the banks of the Nile. Live entertainment.
La Palmeraie - Authentic Moroccan cuisine, live entertainment, and shisha with traditional mint tea. Located on the promenade by the Nile.
Le Deck - Floating lounge and restaurant serving international cuisine for lunch and dinner. Latino band every Sunday and Tuesday, 8 PM – 11 PM.
Vendome - French brasserie with an international wine list and cigar selections.
Window on the Nile - Parisian tea lounge with art books, pastries, and afternoon tea.
Le Sud - A 24-hour à la carte dining in a contemporary setting with views of the Nile. Mediterranean buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Children's menue available.
Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Nearby Things to Do
The heated outdoor pool has an infinity edge that seems to overflow into the Nile. There are also sun loungers, a fitness center, and 2 spa tubs.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Fitness classes on site
Spa Services
Sofitel's own Le Spa features treatment rooms that overlook the Nile and include iPod docking stations and scented candles. Signature treatments include a massage that incorporates seashells. Other amenities include a Turkish bath and an indoor relaxation pool with infinity edge.
- Couples treatment rooms
- Body scrubs
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
Accessibility
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Pets
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
24-hour check-in
No pets or service animals allowed
Fees
- Deposit: EGP 500 per night
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EGP 155 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EGP 550 per vehicle (roundtrip)
- Early check-in fee: EGP 600
- Late check-out fee: EGP 600
- Rollaway bed fee: EGP 490 per night
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We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Awards & Affiliations
- Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah is listed in the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.