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Outdated / worn furniture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Several reviewers report small rooms and bathrooms, outdated/worn furniture, poor curtains and insufficient sound insulation; some rooms still make a good first impression but renovation is needed.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 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
T
Tariq • extended_group • tr
9
Pros:

Excellent stay as always-simply put!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
K
Kunj • solo_traveller • ke
10
Overall a great hotel !!
Pros:

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

Cons:

Windows need sound proofing as music from next door can be heard at night in the late hours.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
M
Mohamed • solo_traveller • ae
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
زكريا • solo_traveller • jo
7
Cons:

الصوت الخارجي بتسمعه من داخل الغرفه

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
B
Bader • couple • kw
6
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
N
Nada • extended_group • sa
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
N
nehal • extended_group • sa
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
G
gomaa • couple • de
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
S
sumiayah • extended_group • kw
10
ممتعه
Pros:

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

Cons:

مع الاسف المبنى قديم يحتاج تجديد وصيانه

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
T
Tziotzios • couple • gr
6
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
S
shuaib • solo_traveller • kw
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
Q
quevedo • couple • ar
10
Pros:

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.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
A
Ahmed • extended_group • eg
6
Pros:

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

Cons:

خدمه المقهى على النيل لم تكن مرضيه

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
H
Hussam • couple • sa
9
افضل فندق كموقع وخدمة
Pros:

افضل موقع وسط النيل

Cons:

لايوجد

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
A
Ahmed • extended_group • iq
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
D
Dr meena • couple • kw
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
A
Adriane • solo_traveller • nz
10
Lovely staff & accommodation location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nil

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
R
Riccardo • solo_traveller • ae
8
Nice place but…
Pros:

Location and view of the Nile River

Cons:

Room are aged and noisy

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
A
Ali • couple • kw
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee