About this property

Sofitel El Gezirah is a 5-star luxury hotel with a private promenade along the Nile. It is within a 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. Private on site car parking is available. All guest rooms at the Sofitel El Gezirah hotel feature air conditioning, satellite TV, free WiFi and a mini-bar. Many rooms provide far-reaching views along the River Nile and across the city of Cairo. The hotel has 3 restaurants, which include Moroccan, Egyptian & Mediterranean specialties. There are also 2 bars including Sunny Bar & Window on the Nile, and French Pâtisserie, La Madeleine. 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 Cairo international airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Sofitel
Hotel chain/brand
Sofitel

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegan, Halal, American, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Globe Certification
    Green Globe Certification

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alona
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Really nice place , near to everything The best location and atmosphere
  • Mawaheb
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location is good Busy Plenty of restaurants Clean Nile view You have gym , beauty saloon and swimming pool Well staffed
  • Kerolos
    United States United States
    The Nile View Staff is friendly The Pool has a genius spot overlooking the Nile for taking pics .
  • Talal
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Location 👌 staff so gentle : Mario at reception , shireen & Mahmoud at Sud restaurant, Overall everything was so perfect: services , safety Very nice atmosphere Recommend to couples 👍
  • Huda
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The restaurants were great/location was good/the nile view was amazing
  • Rasha
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    - excellent location walking distance from dokki restaurants, Cairo opera and other attractions. - Breakfast buffet has variety and delicious - Staff are very friendly - Room & facilities are clean
  • Rita
    United States United States
    LOVED the hotel. As a matter of fact I would travel back to Cairo to stay in this hotel again. Everything was perfect, the view of the Nile from my room, the view of the Nile from all the restaurant and the pool and the jackuzi. Even the massage...
  • Lina
    Bahrain Bahrain
    Beautiful location, direct on the nice Good service Great facilities
  • Bader
    Kuwait Kuwait
    From the room until leaving everything specially the breakfast
  • Mohammad
    Congo Congo
    The staff was very friendly specially the reception employees ..

Hotel area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
  • KEBABGY - Oriental Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • WINDOW ON THE NILE - Lounge Bar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan
  • LA PALMERAIE - Moroccan Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • LE SUD - Mediterranean Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • LA MADELEINE - Patisserie Boulangerie
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • 5 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Casino

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah 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.

FAQs about Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah