Soitel Cairo El Gazirah

Opinion

This property has an equal appeal to both the business and leisure traveller being located close to, indeed hosting, some of the more popular upmarket restaurants in the city. Most of the attractions are within easy reach and he facilities at the property are stylish. Not particularly young child friendly.

Exterior

A quiet road through a residential area ends at the gatehouse from where a tarmac drive splits in two, one heading trough the lawn bordered to the upper level of the reception building, used generally for conference arrivals, fronted by floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors and the second winding down to the main entrance where the glass frontage has a stepped forecourt with carpeting. The 27-storey tower forms a backdrop to the double-tier reception wing.

Property type: Hotel

Storeys: 27

Built Year: 1979

Interior

The triple-height terracotta-coloured atrium of the lobby is dominated by a huge chandelier and protruding circular stairways and has panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows with views over the river. The lounge is attractively and comfortably furnished with deep cushioned sofas and armchairs. The main bar is located towards one end and overlooks the Nile. On the 2nd and 3rd levels there are a-la-carte dining venues, including the impressive Buddha Bar, as well as boutiques, conference facilities and casino. The floor below reception houses the spa facility with sauna, steam bath, massage rooms and covered pool which overlooks, infinity style, the main pool outside.

Rooms: 433

Grounds

The rooms of this property are all located in the 27-storey circular tower affording views across the river and city. By its end of island location, the grounds are restricted but attractively utilised with a promenade running around the northern end where there are further dining and drinking venues. All have interior and exterior seating and decked areas of the water are comfortably and stylishly furnished. The main restaurant has high doors opening onto the neatly tended lawns and garden and can be accessed from the river level. The pool deck has a paved terrace with sunloungers, parasols and palms.

Location

Area Type: Located right in the heart of the city at the southern end of Gezira Island on the Nile. A 5-min stroll leads over the bridge to west bank where there are shops, bars and restaurants. Being on the western side of city, relative easy drive to the Pyramids in 20 mins. Many of the major sights can be reached on foot on the east bank mindful of heat and traffic. Transfer to Cairo International Airport 60 mins.

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