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Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2
  • Very good breakfast
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • 5 restaurants
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

Sofitel El Gezirah is a 5-star luxury hotel with a private promenade along the Nile. It is within a walking distance to the Opera House and Cairo Tower, as well as the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili. It features an infinity outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Private on site car parking is available. All guest rooms at the Sofitel El Gezirah hotel feature air conditioning, satellite TV, free WiFi and a minibar. Many rooms provide far-reaching views along the River Nile and across the city of Cairo. The hotel has 3 restaurants, which include Moroccan, Egyptian & Mediterranean specialties. There are also 2 bars including Sunny Bar & Window on the Nile, and French Pâtisserie, La Madeleine. Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah has a range of leisure facilities, including a spa complete with a swimming pool, a hammam, and fitness center. A hot tub is available with massage packages. Tours and trips can be arranged at the concierge desk. Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah is 20 km from Cairo international airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Private parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • 5 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Sofitel
Hotel chain/brand
Sofitel

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegan, Halal, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Globe Certification
Green Globe Certification

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Hiba
Jordan Jordan
“love the location food all services were very well thanks for all the team 👍🏻 😀”
Fudda
Kuwait Kuwait
“Shoutout to Sami from reception and Amr from the outdoors restaurant. They both were very professional and extra helpful. I also liked coming back at night to see a beautiful red rose in the toilet ( the little things make all the difference ).”
Wesal
Egypt Egypt
“The stay was excellent .room very clean and staff are very friendly Special thanks for the reception staff”
Gary
Australia Australia
“We loved everything about our stay at the Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah. The location is absolutely exceptional, right on the Nile River. Evenings spent on the river terrace, watching life along the Nile go by, were truly magical. The service...”
Hussein
Egypt Egypt
“The location, and Room Panoramic view, Breakfast at Le Sud, and dining at Palmaire Restaurant”
Cameron
Australia Australia
“The staff could not do more for you. From the time of arrival to departure, we were treated like royalty. We received a complimentary room upgrade to junior suite which had a view to Nile. The bed was very, very comfortable. Breakfast was first...”
Vincenzo
Australia Australia
“Absolute 10 out of 10. 6 Stars service from the Lobby to the concierge to all the fabulous restaurants and cafes to the Famous doorman Youssef, a gentleman of Egypt. We had an absolute ball in Egypt and it was set from our experience at the...”
Eman
Australia Australia
“Loved the Nile view . Staff are amazing extremely helpful and friendly, clean professional.”
Aljohrah
Canada Canada
“We were a group of girls who absolutely loved the hotel, staff, and every amenity. The suit was huge and clean and overlooked the lovely Nile. The lovely Natalie at reception gave us an exceptional service and checked on us all the time. It was a...”
Dr
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is located in heart of Cairo city centre right on Nile river , very well maintained , very nice outside space with excellent staff. The 16th floor VIP business centre Butlers Mr Mohammed, Mr Yaser were wonderful and helpful. Good beauty...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

5 restaurants on site
KEBABGY - Oriental Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
WINDOW ON THE NILE - Lounge Bar
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan
LA PALMERAIE - Moroccan Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Moroccan
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
LE SUD - Mediterranean Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
LA MADELEINE - Patisserie Boulangerie
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that as per Egyptian Law, foreigners will have to make payment in USD.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and present the credit card used for booking upon check-in, otherwise payment will be invalid and another Credit card will be required. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

For House guarantee policy and Non-Refundable bookings, guests will receive Payment via PayFort amazon link via email to process full payment within the limited time advised in the message

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.