Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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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Outdated / worn furniture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Several reviewers report small rooms and bathrooms, outdated/worn furniture, poor curtains and insufficient sound insulation; some rooms still make a good first impression but renovation is needed.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 5233 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
F
Farah • couple • eg
9
Pros:

Location is as always exceptional, the best spot in Zamalek by far. Insane views. Hotel staff are superb, Natalie at the front desk reception was super nice as well! Breakfast staff was super attentive.

Cons:

I didn’t prefer that the prices went up suddenly when I had already booked in advance.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • family_with_children • at
10
We will definitely be back.
Pros:

Sofitel Nile is an exceptional hotel. It boasts a prime location by the river, close to major sights, and features an incredibly attentive staff. From the 16th-floor breakfast area, you can take in a magnificent view while surveying the surrounding neighborhood. The day gets off to a perfect start thanks to the excellent service provided by the wonderful team of Yasser, Doaa, and Reda. The room service was unusually attentive.

Cons:

The afternoon service in the lounge area could arrive sooner, and the staff could be friendlier. Email communication could be used to summarize all agreements once more and have them signed off on prior to arrival.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
V
Virginie • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons tout aimé dans cet hôtel ! La chambre était superbe, avec une vue à 360° sur le Nil. La piscine était magnifique.Le petit déjeuner était également exceptionnel. Nous avons dîné au restaurant Kebabgy : c’était très bon et le cadre au bord du Nil, était tout simplement 🤩! Merci à tout le personnel, toujours souriant, adorable et très efficace. Franchement, rien à redire, tout était parfait !

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
Z
zeinelabidine • solo_traveller • dz
8
En dépit de... J'ai beaucoup aimé En dépit de... J'ai beaucoup aimé
Pros:

La vue sur le Nil , les terrasses des restaurants, la gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel.

Cons:

L'isolation acoustique, il est très difficile de dormir avant 2h00 du matin, la musique et l'animation nocturne rendent la chose très difficile même en étant aux étages supérieurs...
Il faut absolument revoir la menuiserie extérieure pour une vraie isolation phonique.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • family_with_children • gr
10
Fabulous hotel right on the Nike with exceptional service.
Pros:

The location was excellent. Right in the Nike. The restaurants were fabulous with good food and an amazing view. All the staff were exceptional!

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
D
Danielle • family_with_children • de
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
F
fatema • family_with_children • bh
7
Pros:

Location
Garden
View
Free upgrade

Cons:

We asked them for anniversary arrangement and they said the next day they will prepare but nothing was there!
In addition, expensive but this is the regular price for all the famous 5 stars hotelsl in Cairo

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
W
Waguih • extended_group • us
10
Best views of the Nile in Cairo
Pros:

Amazing views and space, breakfast right on the Nile, and the nicest most helpful staff you could ever encounter.

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
M
Mireille • couple • qa
10
Great location which made our visit worthwhile
Pros:

The location is amazing, the hotel is well maintained and had an amazing selection of restaurants. Staff are super helpful.

Cons:

The car entrance is a bit small and the toilet is a bit small

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
T
Timothawes • solo_traveller • jo
1
Not worth the money
Pros:

Maybe location

Cons:

Bad equipment
Overrated
Expensive

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
Y
Yvonne • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
S
Soheib • couple • ae
8
لدي استرجاع مبلغ وتمت الموافقه من الفندق والموقعكم كذلك لكن الى الان لم يتم استلام طلب او مبلغ المسترجع والى الان لا اعر
Pros:

كل شيء جميل

Cons:

التعامل والتواصل ليس جيداً

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
J
Jorge • family_with_children • cl
10
Pros:

Los restaurantes frente al nilo

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
J
joe • couple • eg
7
The breakfast was expensive for what includes, the room and the furniture are not for 6 stars Hotel.
Pros:

I liked the location and the Nile view, but the building is looking quite old.the control of the traffic at the front entry of the hotel needs adjustment, as it takes so long to pick and drop guests.

Cons:

The old room the hotel gave us.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • solo_traveller • ke
8
Overall, I loved the experience. The hotel exceeded my expectations. The Nile views from my room were spectacular. The d
Pros:

Service was excellent and I would like to specifically like to mention and commend Belal, the waiter. His friendly, quick service and attention to detail made my breakfast experience pretty awesome. I would also like to commend the staff who cleaned my room and for going above and beyond when they managed to get my leather boots cleaned after a day’s trip to the Giza Pyramid Complex.

Cons:

Not much to say except the smoking policy in one of the downstairs lounges, which was super comfortable, but always had a Smokey smell. i wish the entire hotel had a no smoking policy - then again its probably just me…

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
A
avinash • family_with_children • ae
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
H
Henk • extended_group • de
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
N
Nacira • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
M
Mariam • couple • ru
5
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
اقبال • couple • kw
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee