Cairo Hotels

Originally the palace of the Khedives Ismail, with fabulous views of the pyramids, this is one of the most glamorous and romantic hotels in Cairo. Since opening in 1887, it has hosted kings, emperors and movie stars, with four luxury suites enhanced by antiques, murals and tapestries. Try and book a pyramid-view room.

Located on a charming street in Islamic Cairo, this brand new boutique hotel has been converted from an Ottoman house, complete with architectural features like domes, arches and mashrabiye (latticed wooden shutters). Elegant suites are filled with antiques, plus modern touches like free laptops and Wi-Fi.

This Cairo hotel offers 366 luxury rooms, including 101 suites, all with wonderful views of the Nile, the city and citadel, and many with private terrace. Facilities include a rooftop pool deck with adult and children's pools, and an excellent beauty and wellness spa. The hotel has six restaurants, headed by the seafood restaurant Aqua.

Opened in 2009 and converted from a delightful colonial villa, this is located in a leafy suburb but easily accessible to the city centre by Metro. All 13 rooms are unique, simply and elegantly furnished, recreated from the original 1920s style even down to the tiles in the courtyard. Leafy garden and a small pool makes for a truly relaxing stay.

This family-run, Cairo hotel located in busy Downtown is a historic colonial house. Guest rooms are filled with period furniture and tastefully decorated, but the real gem is the Barrel Bar, offering a cosy, old-world feel with barrel chairs and memorabilia. Rooms differ in size and quality so it’s worth seeing a choice before you book.