Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile is a 5-star luxury hotel overlooking the magnificent River Nile. It is within a short distance to the Opera House and Cairo Tower, as well as the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili. It features an outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Private on site car parking is available. All guest rooms at the Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile hotel feature air conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a minibar. Many rooms provide far-reaching views along the River Nile and across the city of Cairo. The hotel has 6 restaurants & bars, which include Asian, Egyptian, & Italian specialties. There are also 2 bars including Stage One Bar and the Pool bar. Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile 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 Downtown Nile is 25 km from Cairo international airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Sofitel
Hotel chain/brand
Sofitel

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

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 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
2 double beds
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability
This property has 3 third-party sustainability certifications.

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    ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
    Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
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    ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
    Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
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    ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
    Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.2
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
6.4
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.0
Low score for Cairo

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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
6 restaurants on site

  • Solana Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Oak Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Kamala Asian Bar & Dining
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indonesian • Japanese • Thai • Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Jayda Nile Terrace
    • Cuisine
      Middle Eastern • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Stage One Lounge & Bar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • The Atrium Lounge
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Private parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Casino

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$15 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness 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
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Maximum number of children sharing a room with two adults is one child. Breakfast charges for children are compulsory where applicable.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 Downtown Nile in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

  • Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile is 1.5 miles from the centre of Cairo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile include:

    • Suite
    • Triple

  • The prices at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile on this page.

  • Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile has 6 restaurants:

    • Oak Restaurant
    • Kamala Asian Bar & Dining
    • The Atrium Lounge
    • Stage One Lounge & Bar
    • Solana Restaurant
    • Jayda Nile Terrace

  • Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Casino
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Swimming Pool
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beauty Services
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Facial treatments
    • Live music/performance
    • Waxing services
    • Make up services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Hair cut
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair styling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Fitness classes

  • Guests staying at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go