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3 El Thawra Council St Zamalek Downtown Po Box 732 El Orman Giza, Cairo, Egypt, 11518
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About us
The iconic 5-star Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah hotel in Zamalek, Downtown Cairo. A favoured venue for important business events and a prime location for tourism, the hotel offers the ultimate in classic French hospitality, dazzling contemporary décor, and state-of-the-art meeting facilities for up to 500 attendees. Just a few steps away lies Cairo's upscale business district on quiet El Gezirah island, and it's only minutes to the Centre of Cairo.
Venue Details
ChainAccor
BrandSofitel Hotels
Built1987
Renovated2024
Total meeting space15,339 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms433
Venue typeLuxury hotel
Industry Ratings
Ministry of Tourism, Egypt
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2025
Green Globe Certified 2025
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Casino
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Casino
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
15,338.6 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,651.1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
3,670.5 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
15,338.6 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,651.1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
3,670.5 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2,744.8 sq. ft. 55.8 x 49.2 sq. ft. | 11.5 ft. | 200 | 40 | 130 | 200 | 180 | 60 | 40 | 70 | |
2,906.3 sq. ft. 59.1 x 49.2 sq. ft. | 11.5 ft. | 220 | 50 | 150 | 220 | 220 | 90 | 50 | 100 | |
5,651.1 sq. ft. 114.8 x 49.2 sq. ft. | 11.5 ft. | 450 | 80 | 280 | 450 | 450 | 180 | 80 | 200 | |
1,937.5 sq. ft. 59.1 x 32.8 sq. ft. | - | 200 | - | 100 | 200 | - | - | - | - | |
678.1 sq. ft. 29.5 x 23.0 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | |
602.8 sq. ft. 26.2 x 23.0 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | |
516.7 sq. ft. 26.2 x 19.7 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 20 | 15 | - | - | 20 | 18 | 15 | - | |
516.7 sq. ft. 26.2 x 19.7 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 20 | 15 | - | - | 20 | 18 | 15 | - | |
1,033.3 sq. ft. 52.5 x 19.7 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 70 | 40 | - | - | 70 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
433
Suites
50
Total guest rooms
433
Suites
50
Location
Getting Here
CAIRO INTL AIRPORT At 24km / 14.91 miles
RAMSIS STATION At 2km / 1.24 miles
Distance from airport
14.35 mi
Distance from airport 14.35 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
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433 rooms overlooking the Nile, including 5 imperial suites, 10 Opera suites and 35 prestige suites. All rooms are with private balconies, air-conditioning, satellite television and video-films, radio, direct-dial telephone, Complimentary wifi internet Access, minibar, safes & bathroom with hairdryer. Services InspiredMeetings™ service, conferences & banqueting facilities, Business center & bank, Valet parking & Limousine service, Beauty Salon, Boutiques, Laundry, Medical Service & Newspaper.
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Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://all.accor.com/fr/sustainable-development/index.shtml
Does Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Action : Sort your hazardous waste & at least 2 types of waste from the following: paper, glass, cardboard or plastic
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf
Health and Safety
Were practices at Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Diversey was also associated to build the sanitary guidelines. They were consulted on specific topics. Same with Ecolabel
Does Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, focus on high touch points, room extra desinfection : door knobs, handles, switches, chair, desk, phone, remote control Rearrange furniture?to ensure a minimum distance of 1 meter between each participant (distance may vary upon local regulations)
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Accor today offers Net Zero Carbon calculation to our clients. In partnership with MyClimate.org, our teams work with clients to reduce the footprint of their event and purchase high quality verified carbon credits to balance remaining emissions.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
planet21@accor.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, https://press.accor.com/h1accor-commits-to-global-elimination-of-single-use-plastics-in-guest-experience-by-2022-h1/?lang=en
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, washing in laundry with especial detergents & disinfectants after every guest check out.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://solidarity-accorhotels.com/en
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DIVERSITY.INCLUSION.COMMUNICATIONS@accor.com
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