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AccorLocation. The Sofitel El Gezirah is located in Cairo, Egypt, within two kilometres of the ancient artefacts of the Egyptian Museum and the city's Opera House. The historic centre of Cairo is six kilometres from the hotel. Opera metro station is 800 metres away.
Hotel Features. Teetering on the edge of the Nile, this canary coloured high rise hotel has undergone recent renovation under the eye of French interior designer Pierre Yves Rochon. Rochon's touches include a full length arched window in the lobby from which guests can overlook the river. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk keep a safe deposit box. There is also a concierge desk, delicatessen and hair salon on site.

Sofitel El Gezirah has five restaurants all with terraces. El Kebabgy serves Middle Eastern specialities while Vendome provides international fine dining. Bar/restaurants Budda, Sud and Paradise Island serve international and Mediterranean dishes.

Business services include 11 multi functional meeting rooms, secretarial services and wireless Internet access (surcharge).

In addition to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Sofitel El Gezirah offers a health spa including sauna, Turkish baths, massage service and more unique treatments such as thalassotherapy. For guests willing to gamble there is an onsite casino.

Guestrooms. The 433 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in neutral tones with crisp white bedding and pine wood furnishings. Balconies provide views over the city. Amenities include satellite television, direct dial phones and Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary newspapers and bottled water are provided.

Expert Tip. Cairo's bustling heart can be found in the Khan el Khalili district. A historic shopping area packed with backroom factories and workshops, the suq (market) was established in the 14th century.

Check-in details
Check-in: 4 p.m.
Check-out: 11 a.m.
Hotel Facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business Center
  • Casino
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Computer rental
  • Concierge desk
  • Conference room(s)
  • Currency Exchange
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Elevator/lift attendant
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check- in
  • Fitness equipment
  • Floor butler
  • Full-service health spa
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Health Club
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Library
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - treatment room(s)
  • Medical assistance available
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of floors: 26
  • Number of rooms: 433
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (valet)
  • Parking garage
  • Poolside bar
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Sauna
  • Secretarial services
  • Security guard
  • Shoe Shine
  • Shopping on site
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Steam Room
  • Suitable for children
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Television in lobby
  • Tour assistance
  • Translation services
  • Umbrella
  • Wedding services
 
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Rooms:
  • Imperial Suite

  • Luxury Club 2 Single

    2 twin beds. Upper floor. Nile River view. Light contemporary decor with smart modern furnishings. Balcony. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Complimentary bottled water. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. Hair dryer. Makeup mirror. Designer toiletries. Access to Club Lounge. Complimentary breakfast in the Club Lounge.

  • Luxury club room 1 king

    1 king bed. Upper floor. Nile River view. Light contemporary decor with smart modern furnishings. Balcony. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Complimentary bottled water. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. Hair dryer. Makeup mirror. Designer toiletries. Complimentary breakfast in the Club Lounge.

  • Luxury Room 1 king

    One king bed. Upper floor. Nile River view. Light contemporary decor with smart modern furnishings. Balcony. Satellite television, climate control, complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary bottled water, complimentary newspaper, safe, and minibar. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, telephone, designer toiletries, hair dryer, and makeup mirror.

  • Luxury Room 2 single

    Two twin beds. Light contemporary decor with smart modern furnishings. Balcony. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Complimentary bottled water. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. Hair dryer. Makeup mirror. Designer toiletries.

  • Opera Suite 1 king

    One king bed. Panoramic Nile River view. 84 square metres (1,034 square feet). Light contemporary decor with smart modern furnishings. Balcony. Living and dining room. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Flatscreen TV with satellite channels. Wave Bose sound system. Complimentary bottled water. Minibar. Complimentary newspaper. Hair dryer. Makeup mirror. Designer toiletries. Butler service. Access to Club Lounge. Complimentary breakfast in the Club Lounge.

  • Prestige Suite 1 king

    One king bed. Nile River view. 64 square metres (690 square feet). Light contemporary decor with smart modern furnishings. Balcony. Separate living room. Satellite television, climate control, Wave Bose sound system, complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary bottled water, complimentary newspaper, safe and minibar. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, telephone, designer toiletries, hair dryer and makeup mirror. Butler service. Access to Club Lounge. Complimentary breakfast in the Club Lounge.

  • Superior Room 1 king

    One king bed. Lower floor. Nile River view. Light contemporary decor with smart modern furnishings. Balcony. Satellite television, climate control, complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary bottled water, complimentary newspaper, safe and minibar. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, telephone, designer toiletries, hair dryer and makeup mirror.

  • Superior Room 2 single

    Two twin beds. Lower floor. Nile River view. Light contemporary decor with smart modern furnishings. Balcony. Satellite television, climate control, complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary bottled water, complimentary newspaper, safe and minibar. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, telephone, designer toiletries, hair dryer and makeup mirror.

  • X-Deluxe Suite for 2 persons

    One king bed. Light contemporary decor with smart modern furnishings. Balcony. Satellite television, climate control, wireless Internet connection (surcharge), complimentary bottled water, complimentary newspaper, safe and minibar. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, telephone, designer toiletries, hair dryer and makeup mirror.



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Sofitel El Gezirah
3 El Thawra Council St Zamalek
Po Box 732 El Orman Giza
Cairo
Egypt

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Airports airports
  • Cairo International Airport (CAI) - 12.2 miles (19.6 km)
 
Directions

From Cairo International Airport (CAI):
Distance to Sofitel El Gezirah is 19 kilometres, approximately 45 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Taxis for central Cairo can be found in front of the Arrivals hall. The fare should be negotiated prior to departure, and should cost around 70 80 EGP. Buses run between the airport and central Cairo, and airport bus services run from Terminal 1 (Old Airport). The number 400 bus leaves about every 30 minutes throughout the day, and hourly at night. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. The cheap and reliable metro system is the best way to explore Cairo. Minibuses and buses are a common form of transport, however, taxis are a good alternative. A river bus travels down the Nile from Cairo. Boats leave regularly for the University. Every other boat continues on to Rhoda, Manial, Masr al Qadima (old Cairo), and Giza. Driving is not advised for visitors, due to congestion in the city.

 

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