Location
The location of this hotel could not be better - a tranquil setting amid beautiful lush gardens on Zamalek Island in the River Nile. The city centre is situated in the immediate vicinity, while it is about 15 km to Cairo International Airport.
Facilities
The hotel was built in 1869. The hotel has 12 lifts and features 1250 rooms and 108 suites. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee. Further services and facilities include medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a hairdresser. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 14 conference rooms.
Rooms
Rooms feature a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. Some rooms include a balcony. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. The kitchenette comes with a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The freshwater pool complex includes heated outdoor pools and a children's area. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Sun loungers and parasols on the terrace invite guests to relax and unwind. Leisure options at the hotel include a gym, a spa, a sauna and a solarium. For a fee, guests can also enjoy tennis and massage treatments. A casino offers additional entertainment.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café, a bar and a pub. Guests can dine in 7 restaurants, which have air conditioning and high chairs as well as smoking and non-smoking areas. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. A generous buffet awaits guests at breakfast and dinner. Alternatively, dinner can be ordered à la carte.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.
Café
Newspaper kiosk
Shops
Hairdresser
Bar(s)
Pub(s)
Casino
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Medical Assistance
Car Park
Restaurant(s) with smoking area
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
Hotel Safe
Currency Exchange
Cloakroom
Lifts