Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
*****
3 El Thawra Council St Zamalek Downtown, El Orman, Cairo Governorate 11518, Egypt
About the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah:
Sofitel El Gezirah is a 5-star luxury hotel with a private promenade along the Nile. Located in the city center, it is within walking distance to the Opera House and Cairo Tower, as well as the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili. It features an infinity outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available in all areas.
All guest rooms at the Sofitel El Gezirah hotel feature air conditioning, satellite TV, free basic WiFi and a mini-bar. Many rooms provide far-reaching views along the River Nile and across the city of Cairo.
The hotel has 5 restaurants, which include Moroccan, Egyptian, & Italian specialties. There are also 2 bars including Sunny Bar and Window on the Nile.
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah has a range of leisure facilities, including a spa complete with a swimming pool, a hammam, and fitness center. A hot tub is available with massage packages. Tours and trips can be arranged at the concierge desk.
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah is 12 mi from the international airport. Private on site car parking is available.
The hotel has a variety of restaurants, which include Moroccan, Egyptian, & International specialties. There are also 2 bars including Sunny Bar and Window on the Nile.
Contact number: +20 2 27373737
Guest Rooms
ROOMS & SUITES
Sleep in silence, wake to Nile views. Each of our 433 luxury Cairo hotel suites and rooms overlooks the river from our quiet island location. Contemporary fittings blend French hi-tech with Oriental trimmings. Memorable Cairo accommodation. Our sumptuous Cairo luxury suites blend French elegance with contemporary and Oriental design. Sweeping views of the Nile from the separate living room and balcony enhance the peaceful island setting. Butler service lets you relax and unwind.
Superior Room
Restful rooms combine the French elegance with Egyptian inspiration, enjoy a private balcony overlooking Gezirah Island with partial Nile view for enjoyable view all day long. Sofitel MyBed for relaxing nights and rainfall shower or Bathtub with Aromatherapy bath amenities for refreshing starts. Free Wi-Fi to be always connected during your stay.
N.B:- Hotel can provide one extra bed, size “90*181”, with extra charge
Room facilities:
| – 30 sq m (3442sq ft) | – 1 king-size or 2 single beds |
| – Private balcony | – City View with partial Nile view |
| – Air conditioning | – Minibar |
| – Safe | – Complimentary tea and coffee |
| – Free Wi-Fi (for high-speed internet, supplement applies) | – 48″ LCD TV with international channels and movies |
| – Twin beds size is 90*130 | – King bed size is 181*210 |
Premium Room
A room located on the higher floor with a private balcony to enjoy the green view of Gezirah Island mixed with partial Nile view, restful rooms to feel the French elegance and Egyptian spirit. With Sofitel MyBed we guarantee you comfortable nights, for a refreshing start we offering rainfall shower or Bathtub with Aromatherapy bath amenities. Free Wi-Fi to be always connected during your stay.
N.B:- Hotel can provide one extra bed, size “90*181”, with extra charge
Room facilities:
| – 32 sq m (344 sq ft) | – 1 king-size or 2 single beds |
| – Private balcony | – Partial Nile view |
| – Air conditioning | – Minibar |
| – Complimentary tea and coffee | – Safe deposit box |
| – Free Wi-Fi (for high-speed internet, supplement applies) | – 48″ LCD TV with international channels and movies |
| – Twin beds size is 90*130 | – King bed size is 181*210 |
Magnifique Room
The ideal combination between the French elegance décor and the panoramic Nile view with private balcony makes you more near to unforgettable moments of sunrise and sunset, sleep deep with Sofitel MyBed, wake up and step to rainfall shower or Bathtub with Aromatherapy bath amenities. Free Wi-Fi to be always connected during your stay.
N.B:- Hotel can provide one extra bed, size “90*181”, with extra charge
Room facilities:
| – 32 sq m (344 sq ft) | – 1 king-size or 2 single beds |
| – Private balcony | – Panoramic Nile view |
| – Air conditioning | – Minibar |
| – Complimentary tea and coffee | – Safe deposit box |
| – Free Wi-Fi (for high-speed internet, supplement applies) | – 48″ LCD television with international channels and movies |
| – Twin beds size is 90*130 | – King bed size is 181*210 |
Luxury Club Room
Luxurious experience combined with French elegance décor and Egyptian spirit style. Private balcony for direct access to magnificent Nile view. Sofitel MyBed for perfect luxurious nights, rainfall shower or Bathtub with unique Aromatherapy bath amenities will be waiting for refreshing daily starts. Along with the privileges of Club Millésime access and butler service. Free Wi-Fi to be always connected during your stay.
N.B:- Hotel can provide one extra bed, size “90*181”, with extra charge
Room facilities:
| – 32 sq m (344 sq ft) | – Full Nile view |
| – Private balcony | – Minibar |
| – Air conditioning | – Safe |
| – Complimentary tea and coffee | – 48″” LCD TV with international channels and movies |
| – Free Wi-Fi (for high-speed internet, supplement applies) | – Twin beds size is 90*130 |
| – Access to Club Millésime lounge and butler service | – King bed size is 181*210 |
| – 1 king-size or 2 single beds |
Luxury Room
Luxury stays in exceptional rooms, with a private balcony to enjoy a breathtaking Nile view. French elegance décor mixed with Egyptian atmosphere for a remarkable stay. Sofitel MyBed for perfect luxuries nights, rainfall shower or Bathtub with unique Aromatherapy bath amenities will be waiting for refreshing daily starts. Free Wi-Fi to be always connected during your stay.
N.B:- Hotel can provide one extra bed, size “90*181”, with extra charge
Room facilities:
| – 32 sq m (344 sq ft) | – 1 king-size or 2 single beds |
| – Private balcony | – Full Nile view |
| – Air conditioning | – Minibar |
| – Complimentary tea and coffee | – Safe |
| – Free Wi-Fi (for high-speed internet, supplement applies) | – 48″ LCD television with international channels and movies |
| – Twin beds size is 90*130 | – King bed size is 181*210 |
Prestige Panoramic Suite
A name to reflect a unique and exclusive view we offering, a fantastic experience for Indulgence in luxury and relaxation that is surrounded by French style and Egyptian inspiration atmosphere, private balcony for direct access to enjoy the panoramic Nile view. Comfortable stay at spacious space of bedroom combined with work space and living area, bathroom with rainfall shower and Bathtub and unique Aromatherapy bath amenities. Along with the privileges of Club Millésime access and butler service. Free Wi-Fi to be always connected during your stay.
For an extra touch of luxuries and comfortable stay, our suite includes another bathroom around the living area.
N.B:- Hotel can provide one extra bed, size “90*181”, with extra charge
Room facilities:
| – 64 sq m (690 sq ft) | – 1 king-size MyBed with pillow menu |
| – Private balcony | – Full Nile view from the upper floors |
| – Air conditioning | – Bose sound system |
| – Nespresso machine | – Minibar |
| – Safe | – Complimentary tea and coffee |
| – Free Wi-Fi (for high-speed internet, supplement applies) | – 48″ and 55″ LCD TVs with international channels and movies |
| – Access to Club Millésime lounge and butler service | – Twin beds size is 90*130 |
Junior Suite
Relax and enjoy the combination between French elegance and Egyptian inspiration, with unique view overlooking Gezirah Island with partial Nile view, our Suite consists of an elegant bedroom, with work space and living area, comfortable bathroom with rainfall shower and Bathtub combined with unique Aromatherapy bath amenities. Free Wi-Fi to be always connected during your stay.
For an extra touch of luxuries and comfortable stay, our suite includes another bathroom around the living area.
N.B:- Hotel can provide one extra bed, size “90*181”, with extra charge
Room facilities:
| – 64 sq m (690 sq ft) | – 1 king-size MyBed with pillow menu |
| – Private balcony | – Partial Nile view from the upper floors |
| – Air conditioning | – Bose sound system |
| – Nespresso machine | – Minibar |
| – Safe | – Complimentary tea and coffee |
| – Free Wi-Fi (for high-speed internet, supplement applies) | – 48 and 55″” LCD TVs with international channels and movies |
| – Twin beds size is 90*130 | – King bed size is 181*210 |
Prestige Suite
Unique and fantastic experience surrounded by French elegance and Egyptian inspiration atmosphere, private balcony for direct access to enjoy the Nile view. Comfortable stay at spacious space of bedroom combined with work space and living area, comfortable bathroom with rainfall shower and Bathtub and unique Aromatherapy bath amenities. Along with the privileges of Club Millésime access and butler service. Free Wi-Fi to be always connected during your stay.
For an extra touch of luxuries and comfortable stay, our suite includes another bathroom around the living area.
N.B:- Hotel can provide one extra bed, size “90*181”, with extra charge
Room facilities:
| – 64 sq m (690 sq ft) | – 1 king-size MyBed with pillow menu |
| – Private balcony | – Air conditioning |
| – Bose sound system | – Nespresso machine |
| – Minibar | – Safe |
| – Complimentary tea and coffee | – Access to Club Millésime lounge and butler service |
| – 48″” and 55″” LCD TVs with international channels and movies | – Free Wi-Fi (for high-speed internet, supplement applies) |
| – Twin beds size is 90*130 | – King bed size is 181*210 |
Imperial Suite
An epitome of outstanding luxury and privacy reflecting the elegance of French style and Egyptian inspiration. Breathtaking birds-eye views of the Cairo City is surpassed with panoramic views of the Nile, with a private balcony and high floor location nothing will stop you to enjoy unforgettable moments of sunrise and sunset. Luxury stays combined with huge size suite consists of an elegant bedroom, with dining and living area for an ideal luxury accommodation, comfortable bathroom with rainfall shower and Bathtub combined with unique Aromatherapy bath amenities. Along with the privileges of Club Millésime access and butler service. Free Wi-Fi always connected during your stay.
For an extra touch of luxuries and comfortable stay, our suite includes a Kitchener and another bathroom around the living area.
N.B:- Hotel can provide one extra bed, size “90*181”, with extra charge
Room facilities:
| – 150 sq m (1,720 sq ft) | – 1 king-size MyBed with pillow menu |
| – Dressing room | – Private balcony |
| – Panoramic Nile view from the upper floors | – Air conditioning |
| – Denon sound system | – Nespresso machine |
| – Minibar | – Safe |
| – Complimentary tea and coffee | – 48″” and 55″” LCD TVs with international channels and movies |
| – Free Wi-Fi (for high-speed internet, supplement applies) | -48″” and 55″” LCD TVs with international channels and movies |
Opera Suite
An extraordinary refined experience for ultimate luxury and comfort, located in higher floors for more privacy and to enjoy this panoramic views over the Nile, our Suite consists of an elegant bedroom, with dining and living area for an ideal luxury stay, comfortable bathroom with rainfall shower and Bathtub combined with unique Aromatherapy bath amenities. Along with the privileges of Club Millésime access and butler service. Free Wi-Fi to be always connected during your stay.
For an extra touch of luxuries and comfortable stay, our suite includes a Kitchenette and another bathroom around the living area.
N.B:- Hotel can provide one extra bed, size “90*181”, with extra charge
Room facilities:
| – 84 sq m (1,034 sq ft) | – 1 king-size MyBed with pillow menu |
| – Private balcony | – Panoramic Nile view from the upper floors |
| – Air conditioning | – Bose sound system |
| – Nespresso machine | – Minibar |
| – Complimentary tea and coffee | – Safe |
| – Free Wi-Fi (for high-speed internet, supplement applies) | – 48″” and 55″” LCD TVs with international channels and movies |
| – Access to Club Millésime lounge and butler service | – Twin beds size is 90*130 |
Dining
For an unforgettable evening, experience a variety of exquisite cuisines while watching the panoramic view of the Nile and the sky turns a thousand and one colors.
La Palmeraie Restaurant
Journey from Cairo to Marrakesh at La Palmeraie, a Moroccan restaurant on Gezirah Island where the menu is as authentic as the ambiance. Here, you can feast on fragrant tagines, fluffy couscous and pastilla pies served with fresh Moroccan salads. Sit under the arched windows of the dining room for enchanting views of the Nile. At night, candles and lamps create a magical ambiance as lights flicker over watercolors by Egyptian artist, Aleyaa Kamal.
After your meal, you can sip sweet mint tea while sharing a Moroccan dessert on the Nile-side terrace – the perfect end to a unique night out in Cairo. Inside the restaurant, live music adds to the fun. For a quiet, romantic dinner by the Nile, you can reserve a table on a private riverside terrace.
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Entertainment Program Oriental Takht On Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 08:00PM till 10:00PM |
Opening Hours 05:00 PM To 3:00 AM |
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Characteristics Terrace |
Cuisine Serving Moroccan cuisine. |
Kebabgy Oriental Grill The Restaurant
A tantalizing aroma of grilled meats and freshly baked bread lead you to Kebabgy, one of five top restaurants on the Promenade. Chefs use open charcoal barbeques to grill succulent cuts of lamb, chicken and more unusual meats such as pigeon. Traditional pita breads are baked in a special clay oven by artisan bakers – use them to mop up every delicious morsel.
After a delicious meal in Kebabgy, take time to absorb the atmospheric surroundings of the Nile-side restaurant terrace. Live music from local bands mingles with the sound of the water gently lapping against the riverbank. You can sip a refreshing hibiscus tea and mingle with guests and locals enjoying a unique night out in Cairo.
New Exclusive Terrace at Kebabgy
Kebabgy Restaurant is now offering a new exclusive terrace where you can enjoy the mix grill specialties accompanied by a drink. Absorb more of the beautiful atmospheric surrounding from the best spot in Cairo overlooking the Nile.
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Entertainment Program Oriental Takht On Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 06:00PM till 10:00PM |
Opening Hours From12:00PM till 12:00AM |
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Characteristics Air conditionning and terrace |
Cuisine Oriental |
Le Sud Restaurant
From a vast breakfast buffet to elegant à la carte dinners, Le Sud offers all-day dining on Cairo’s prestigious Gezirah Island. With crisp white tablecloths, soothing harp music and a fabulous outdoor terrace at the Nile’s widest point, the restaurant is sure to impress business associates – along with families and friends on a shopping trip.
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Le Sud Explore the original International cuisine specialties, offering tantalizing dishes, skillfully selected with the highest quality Ingredients prepared, by our talented Chefs. |
Opening Hours Breakfast: Lunch/ Dinner : |
| Characteristics
Terrace overlooking the Nile. |
Cuisine
International |
Sunny Bar
Soak up the sun’s rays at this pool-side bar, while quenching your thirst with freshly squeezed juices and smoothies. A swim in the temperature-controlled infinity pool may well give you an appetite for the delicious light snacks and sandwiches on offer. Cool drinks and cocktails add to the list of temptations.
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Sunny Bar Pool bar featuring cocktails and International snacks served by the swimming pool. |
Opening Hours 09:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
La Madeleine The Cafe
Just off the lobby, discover all the delights of a French pâtisserie in Cairo. Serving Nespresso coffee, gourmet macarons and mouthwatering pains au chocolat, Cairo’s most authentic French café is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee or select a snack to take away.
If you are hosting a wedding or attending a family celebration in Cairo, be sure to stop by La Madeleine. Our skilled pâtissiers make impressive celebration cakes in the best French tradition. Treat your friends and family: order a croquembouche for a wedding, a special gateau for a birthday or a selection of macarons for a family treat.
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La Madeleine A wide variety of Classic French pastries from the famous “ Parisienne” to birthday cakes of your choice. Enjoy a degustation on the spot and define your selection for a takeaway, as well offering a selection of French bakery and viennoiseries. |
Openings Hours 09:00 AM till 03:00 AM |
Window On The Nile Lounge & Bar
Experience the calm of a library combined with spectacular views of feluccas floating down the Nile. Here, you can sip an aperitif as you catch up on email or peruse an extensive book collection – perhaps you’ll immerse yourself in a novel about Cairo life, or learn about French architectural influences on the city.
Window on the Nile is a delightful setting for afternoon tea, a freshly squeezed juice or a light lunch.
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Window On The Nile Lounge & Bar A wide range of a la carte, exciting side dishes, traditional desserts as well as cocktails, tea and coffee. |
Openings Hours 10:00 AM -02:00 AM |
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Characteristics Air conditionning and terrace. |
Wellness
Relax & pamper yourself at our wellbeing centre Enjoy a stunning view of the Nile and indulge your senses at our Sofitel SPA: a sanctuary of relaxation and well-being at the most luxurious of spas in Cairo. Bathe in the heated outdoor infinity pool, book a massage, or bubble away a busy day in the Jacuzzi.
Sofitel SPA
Escape to Sofitel SPA in Cairo to discover beauty secrets from around the world. Spa treatments blend ancient traditions with modern French expertise: try a Thai massage, an Ayurvedic ritual or an Egyptian beauty ritual like Secrets of Cleopatra or the Oriental Experience. The hammam will cleanse and rejuvenate your skin, and afterwards you can enjoy a dip in the outdoor infinity pool overlooking the Nile.
Cairo’s best spa makes the ideal gift for a loved one. Indulge your family or friends with a Sofitel SPA gift voucher – a moment of seclusion, pampering and rest is a real gift. For truly romantic relaxation, share an intimate moment with a couples’ treatment package, including time in the special couples’ steam room before a soothing massage.
Sofitel FITNESS
A modern, high-tech fitness center overlooks the Nile – a cool, calm space to work out in Cairo. High-tech Technogym machines, including cross trainers, running, rowing, cycling and step machines, offer cardio workouts, and there are free weights and mats for stretching. Ease your body afterwards in the hammam and sauna, or book a massage in Sofitel SPA.
If you’re seeking a private gym in Cairo, Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah offers this and more. As well as use of the high-tech fitness center, day membership includes access to Sofitel SPA with a steam room, sauna and whirlpool – plus use of the outdoor infinity pool. Discounts in the hotel restaurants dotted along the promenade might well tempt you to stay for the evening, too.
Hair Salon
Whether you need a quick trim, or a stunning up-do for your wedding, our skilled coiffeurs are here to help you look your best.
Infinity Pool
Close your eyes and imagine you’re on a tropical island in Cairo. The cool waters of the infinity pool seem to flow into the Nile below. Fringed by shady palms and temperature-controlled for comfort, the water relaxes and invigorates you. A pool-side terrace offers a secluded place to catch the sun, while you sip a freshly squeezed juice from Sunny Bar.
For a calming swim with stunning Nile views, slip into the relaxation pool inside Sofitel SPA. A large, arched window overlooks the river, so you can swim amid candles and leafy plants while gazing out at the city lights across the water. Let the whirlpool relax your muscles and reinvigorate you.
Events
This Cairo business hotel on El Gezirah island is a sophisticated venue for conferences seminars and corporate events. Seven state of the art meeting and event rooms two with Nile terraces host 20 to 500 guests in elegant naturally lit interiors.
Magnifique Meetings
A top Cairo venue for business events and celebrations, Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah has a unique benefit for planners – an experienced concierge to take care of your every need. Close to public transport and downtown Cairo, the hotel offers a quiet retreat in Zamalek.
Gorgeous meeting rooms and a ballroom, all with natural light and high-tech audiovisual equipment, are complemented by gourmet catering, from themed buffets to exquisite coffee breaks.
Business Center
Meet last-minute deadlines or take advantage of unexpected opportunities with the help of our well-equipped business center, open 24 hours. Support staff with secretarial skills are available during office hours to help with everything from photocopying and scanning to translation.
Meetings Venues
Natural light, high-tech audiovisual equipment and luxurious décor offer a superb setting for meetings and events at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah. Hosting up to 550 guests, the meeting rooms draw inspiration from Paris, with names like Opéra, Champs-Elysées and Vendôme.
WiFi and a dedicated InspiredMeetings concierge make hosting events easy, from intimate board meetings to team-building events and banquets.
Meeting Ballroom
For chic ambiance with a dash of spectacle, Le Grand Ballroom is a gorgeous and flexible space for your Cairo wedding or celebration. Hold a grand banquet in the main dining room, where rich décor fuses contemporary art and hints of Egyptian luxury, or divide the space for a more intimate experience.
Guests can spill out onto a private marble terrace overlooking the Nile – perfect for a drinks reception under glittering lights.
Facilities
General
| – Convenience store on site | – Elevator |
| – Designated smoking area | – Family rooms |
| – Air conditioning | – Hair/Beauty salon |
| – Heating | – Facilities for disabled guests |
| – Car rental | – Non-smoking rooms |
| – Packed lunches | – Room service |
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
| – Accessible parking | – Parking garage |
Accessibility
| – Lowered sink | – Wheelchair accessible |
Languages Spoken
| – Arabic | – English |
| – French |
