Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location and Nile view
Professional / welcoming staff
Great breakfast
Beautiful lobby / strong first impression
Good food (delicious)
Comfortable beds / enjoyable room elements
Cons:
Outdated / worn furniture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)
Crowding / noisy younger guests and boat noise
Check-in / access delays

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
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.
Service
9.8
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.
Location
10
Consistently praised: outstanding location on the Nile with excellent views and a prime position — repeatedly cited as a main positive.
Room Quality
7.5
Several reviewers report small rooms and bathrooms, outdated/worn furniture, poor curtains and insufficient sound insulation; some rooms still make a good first impression but renovation is needed.
Amenities
9.6
Good lobby, breakfast offerings and general facilities noted positively; negatives include slow elevators, ventilation issues and occasional missing guest toilet shataf.
Value for Money
8
Mixed feedback: some guests felt the hotel is ‘money-minded’ or experienced pushy requests for payments, while others felt the stay justified the price.
Food and Beverage
9.8
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 Experience
9.8
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.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 15:02

Property Description

Luxurious Nile-Front Property

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

Important information:

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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CAI

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 5190 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9.8
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Sarah K.AA • solo_traveller • lb
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
خلود • solo_traveller • sa
7
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
K
Karam • couple • eg
10
Pros:

As usual very nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
I
ismael • couple • sa
9
Pros:

الموظفون والنظافة

Cons:

الموقع والسعر مرتفع

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
M
mechaal • couple • us
6
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Outdated bathroom. Needs a thorough lifting

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Salem • couple • ly
9
🫶🫶نايس
Pros:

الغرفة والموظفين محترمين والفندق جميل

Cons:

الموقع بعيد علي الخدمات

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
B
Bader • solo_traveller • sa
2
Cons:

الفندق ليس مريح لأنه مزدحم في دخلته وطلعته …للأمانه لا ينفع لمن يريد الاسترخاء والراحة

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
O
Omar • couple • at
10
Pros:

كل حاجه كويسه خصوصا الفيو

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
K
Kais • solo_traveller • ao
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
حسن • family_with_children • sa
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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B526YH_ • Couples
10
Swimming pool Sofitel el Gazira
Pros:

Sofitel el Gazira swinmg pool staff Hisseien wa Mahmoud wa Ibrahim best service

2026-08-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Meshal • couple • sa
10
شكرا للعاملين في الفندق
Pros:

تعاون وبشاشه الموظفين ونظافه المكان والموقع

Cons:

مطبخ الاوتيل اقل من عادي

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
A
Abdullah • family_with_children • sa
10
تحفة وسوف اعيد التجربة
Pros:

الاطلالة والخدمة

Cons:

علي اكمل وجه

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
محمد • couple • sa
10
انصح السكن فيهه وبيقوة
Pros:

الاطلالة

Cons:

صوت الاغاني عالي واصل للغرفة

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • extended_group • eg
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Noura • couple • sa
6
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
J
Jehad • family_with_children • sa
10
Pros:

The room and the view.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Lamis • couple • sa
8
يستاهل التجربة للاطلاله الجميلة وبجانب ممشى الزمالك و بي كايرو فقط لو يتم تغيير الاثاث وتجديده
Pros:

الموقع والاطلالة

Cons:

نظافة الغرفة والاثاث قديم

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
M
MOHAMMED • extended_group • iq
10
أكيد أعيدها التجربة
Pros:

الكادر جدا رائع وخلوق والشعب المصري تحسة قريب من القلب وخاصة الأستاذ كريم جدا متعاون والشباب الي بالرشبشن سوى ابكريد للغرف مجانا

Cons:

لا شي

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
E
ENTESAR • extended_group • kw
8
المكان حلو ويحتاج تطوير بسيط بالخدمات والاهتمام اكثر بالحمامات
Pros:

اعجبني الموقع وحجم الجناح والاطلاله

Cons:

لم يعجبني الدخول والخروج البوابات والتفتيش سيء ومزعج والمكان ضيق وانتظار واللوبي بانتظار السيارة جدا صغير وكذلك جهاز تفتيش يعني عمليه الدخول والخروج مزعجة نوعا ما

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee