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Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

3 El Thawra Council St Zamalek, Cairo, 11518

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

Luxurious Nile-Front Property

  • Gourmet Dining and Leisure

    Located along the Nile, Sofitel El Gezirah offers stunning views and is conveniently close to major attractions like the Opera House and Egyptian Museum.Gourmet Dining and Leisure

  • Elegant Rooms with Panoramic Views

    Indulge in a culinary journey with 4 restaurants serving Moroccan, Egyptian, and Italian cuisines. Unwind at the spa, infinity pool, or fitness center for a relaxing stay.Elegant Rooms with Panoramic Views

  • Rooms & comfort

    Enjoy well-appointed rooms with modern amenities, including free WiFi and minibar. Many rooms boast breathtaking views of the River Nile and Cairo skyline.Experience luxury and comfort at Sofitel El Gezirah.

Book now for an unforgettable stay in Cairo.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent location and Nile view

  • Professional / welcoming staff

  • Great breakfast

At the hotel

Popular amenities

108 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beauty Services
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Infinity pool
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Hot spring bath
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Casino
  • Designated smoking area
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Hammam
  • Happy hour
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Minimarket on site
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Themed dinner nights
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

5,233 reviews
8/ 10
Great service and location
Andreas · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
5233 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent location and Nile view
  • Professional / welcoming staff
  • Great breakfast
  • Beautiful lobby / strong first impression
  • Good food (delicious)
  • Comfortable beds / enjoyable room elements

Worth knowing — Outdated / worn furniture · Small rooms and bathrooms · Persistent cigarette smoke smell in hallways · Slow and sometimes dirty elevators · No shataf in some guest toilets · Occasional rude or pushy staff (coffee shop, checkout)

How guests scored the stay

  • Location10.0

    Consistently praised: outstanding location on the Nile with excellent views and a prime position — repeatedly cited as a main positive.

  • Service9.8

    Staff are frequently described as professional, welcoming and helpful (reception praised), though a few incidents of rudeness/pushy behaviour (coffee shop manager, checkout receptionist) were reported.

  • Food and Beverage9.8

    Breakfast and food receive strong praise (amazing breakfast, delicious food); isolated service rudeness in the coffee shop noted but overall F&B is a highlight.

  • Overall Experience9.8

    Majority of stays described as memorable and wonderful due to location, staff and food; some disturbance from boat noise, crowds and smoking reduce perfection but overall impressions are highly positive.

  • Amenities9.6

    Good lobby, breakfast offerings and general facilities noted positively; negatives include slow elevators, ventilation issues and occasional missing guest toilet shataf.

  • Value for Money8.0

    Mixed feedback: some guests felt the hotel is ‘money-minded’ or experienced pushy requests for payments, while others felt the stay justified the price.

  • Cleanliness7.5

    Multiple reviews mention a persistent smell of cigarette smoke in hallways, dirty elevators (papers on floor) and poor ventilation despite some rooms noted as clean.

  • Room Quality7.5

    Several reviewers report small rooms and bathrooms, outdated/worn furniture, poor curtains and insufficient sound insulation; some rooms still make a good first impression but renovation is needed.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

88% of 8 recent stays rated 8+

9.05233 reviews
  • Great place to visit and the airport pick-up service and meet and greet option at the airport are fantastic

    8/10

    Andreas · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

    “Great service and location”

  • رائع جدا

    10/10

    Fahad · couple · 2026-10-15

    “رائع جدا”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Tariq · extended group · 2026-10-14

    “Excellent stay as always-simply put!”

  • Overall a great hotel !!

    10/10

    Kunj · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “The location is perfect as it is in the river. Enjoyed the hospitality”

  • ممتعه

    10/10

    sumiayah · extended group · 2026-10-10

    “الموقع ممتاز واستقبال الموظفين اكثر من رائع وخاصة موظفة الاستقبال الجميلة / ذكرى من الدور 16 وكذلك الاخ / عبدالله اشرف ومركب في الميل تابع للفندق والويترز احمد انسان راقي وخلوق استمتعنا بالرحلة”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    quevedo · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Excelente experiencia de principio a fin. Un hotel que realmente está a la altura de sus 5 estrellas, no solo por las instalaciones sino especialmente por el servicio. Todo el personal fue muy amable, atento y predispuesto en todo momento. Se nota el cuidado por los detalles y por hacer que el huésped se sienta cómodo. Sin dudas, uno de los mejores hoteles de nuestro viaje y un lugar al que volveríamos. Totalmente recomendable.”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Ahmed · extended group · 2026-10-07

    “نعم استمتعت ولكن خدمه المقهى يجب ان يتم تطويرها وزياده العمال حيث ان وقت الانتظار طويل ليتم خدمتك”

  • افضل فندق كموقع وخدمة

    9/10

    Hussam · couple · 2026-10-07

    “افضل موقع وسط النيل”

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