The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Hotel
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The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Hotel Review
Featuring a swimming pool, the 5-star Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Hotel is located in Downtown Cairo, which is home to many of the city's most popular attractions, such as the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Cairo, and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, 10 minutes by car from the zoological garden "Giza Zoo". You can enjoy a treatment room, a sauna, and an outdoor swimming pool at this luxurious hotel, while taking advantage of its central location quite close to the River Nile.
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo offers a daily buffet breakfast for guests, served in the restaurant. The property has Bab El Sharq restaurant with a spacious terrace, as well as local cuisine. There is also a pool bar with exclusive views of the outdoor pool. You can try Egyptian cuisine in a seafood restaurant which is located very close by.
The luxury Nile Ritz-Carlton, is right in the centre of Cairo, just a minute's drive from Sadat underground station. The modern property offers proximity to natural sights like Orman Botanical Gardens (2.9 km) and El Andalos park (3 km).
The accommodation is adjacent to a river, and Manial Palace is situated 25 minutes' stroll away. The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Hotel is centrally located, within a 600-metre distance of Tahrir Square.
All of the soundproof rooms are appointed with a TV along with a coffee maker, and some of them include a balcony and a lounge. Furnished with a writing table, they also have soundproof windows. The private bathrooms are appointed with hair dryers and a shower cap. Enjoy views of the city centre, while staying at the hotel.
Abd el Moniem Riad bus station can be found in close proximity to the property.
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, has a fitness centre, facials, and a terrace. Keeping fit at the property is convenient thanks to a fitness room that offers aerobics classes. A day of pampering can include beauty therapy, body wraps, and body scrub, as well as visiting a wellness centre and a spa lounge. There is a business centre available for corporate travellers.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Iconic hotel with good views.
- Good and excellent setting in a downtown area surrounded by a garden and a river.
- Walkable to a tower and an opera house found close to the hotel.
- Absolutely perfect rooms with separate bathrooms.
- Modern style bathrooms with a bath and a shower.
- Great rooftop restaurant serving Arabic fare.
- Outdoor bar with strong drinks and bites.
- Top-notch service; amenities are perfect.
- Great value compared to other Cairo properties.
- A few past guests were dissatisfied with uncomfortable beds.
- A few staff members might seem not experienced at times.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free wifi
- airport shuttle
- family rooms
- parking on site
- spa
- fitness center
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Casino
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Activities for Kids
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's play area
- Game room
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Abdeen Palace 2.00 km (1.24 mi.)
- Zamalek 470 m (1542 ft)
- Cairo Tower 1.49 km (4888 ft)
- Liberation Square 220 m (722 ft)
- Qasr El Nil Bridge 580 m (1903 ft)
- Giza Zoo 3.03 km (1.88 mi.)
- Tahrir Square 380 m (1247 ft)