Opinion

This property is well suited for the budget traveller wanting to be close to the main attractions of the city centre, It has a good location from which to reach many sights on foot including the bazaars and river. The facilities are limited and the interior basic which makes it unsuitable for families with children, certainly for a stay of more than a couple of nights.

Exterior

This old style property stands directly on the pavement of a busy and noisy street but has a relatively tidy appearance. Some of the rooms have integral balconies, some of them a satellite dish and most with a protruding air-conditioning unit. The first floor has large arched windows with the ground floor frontage shared with neighbouring shops. A simple portico extends over the single door entrance.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: Some rooms

Storeys: 6

Interior

The split level lobby is dimly lit but a mirrored wall and white flooring create a larger appearance. A wooden fronted reception counter stands to the furthest end beyond a few clusters of soft seating with other features including plants in brass pots and framed prints on the walls. A single elevator stands next to an angular stairway. The bar, situated on the first floor overlooking the street, has wooden floor and comfortable seating. A narrow, enclosed circular stairway leads up to the second floor breakfast room.

Rooms: 70

Grounds

There are no grounds at this property.

Location

Area Type: Situated 200m from the east bank of the river in the city centre beside a busy thoroughfare that runs behind the Cairo Museum. It is within a busy commercial district with many street shops, restaurants and bars in the immediate vicinity. Pyramids at Giza 30 mins drive. Transfer from Cairo International Airport 60 mins.

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