Hotel
Aswan, Cairo & the Nile
Old Cataract, Mandarin Oriental, Aswan
A pink granite cliff above the Nile at Aswan holds this 1899 hotel, its 35 rooms and suites set within the historic Palace wing.
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Hotel · Cairo,
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
A 329-room hotel on Corniche El Nil in downtown Cairo, overlooking the Nile River and a short walk from Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum.
Overview
The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo stands on Corniche El Nil in downtown Cairo, between the Nile River and Tahrir Square, close to the Egyptian Museum. The hotel holds 329 rooms and suites, including 49 suites, each looking out over the Nile, Cairo Tower or the Egyptian Museum. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, Egyptian cotton linens and marble bathrooms; suites add separate living areas, and some include a balcony.
Nine restaurants and bars cover a range of styles. Culina serves international and local dishes buffet-style and hosts a Friday brunch with live jazz and children's entertainment. Vivo offers Italian cooking with views of the Nile and Cairo Tower. Bab El-Sharq serves Middle Eastern mezzeh and grills overlooking the Egyptian Museum. Bar'Oro is a cocktail bar with a walk-in humidor, and Sweet Boutique sells pastries, cakes and gourmet chocolates. The Lobby Lounge is open around the clock and is known for its afternoon tea with live piano music. Guests booked onto the Club Level have access to a private lounge with Nile views and all-day food and beverage service.
The outdoor pool measures 52 metres, described as the largest in downtown Cairo, with 17 cabanas alongside it. The spa holds nine treatment rooms, one kept for couples, and draws on traditional Egyptian ingredients such as milk, sea salt and lotus flower for its signature treatments. A 24-hour fitness centre sits on the hotel's second floor, with cardio and strength equipment and personal trainers. Families can use the Ritz Kids programme, which introduces children to Cairo's culture and surroundings through daily activities built around water, land, environment and culture.
- Rooms
- 329
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- Overlooks the Nile River and sits close to Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo
- 329 rooms and suites, including 49 suites, with views of the Nile, Cairo Tower or the Egyptian Museum
- Nine restaurants and bars, including Culina, Vivo, Bab El-Sharq and Bar'Oro
- Outdoor pool measuring 52 metres with 17 cabanas, described as the largest in downtown Cairo
- Spa with nine treatment rooms, one reserved for couples
- Ritz Kids programme for younger guests
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Rooms & suites
Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.
Deluxe Guest room
The entry category, offered with 1 King or 2 Double beds. Variants look over the Egyptian Museum, the Nile or the city, and some include a terrace.
Up to 2 guests1 King or 2 DoubleNile, Museum or city viewClub Guest room
A Deluxe-style room with access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. Offered with 1 King or 2 Double beds, with or without a Nile view.
Up to 2 guests1 King or 2 DoubleCity or Nile viewCity Suite
A suite category with 1 King bed, named within the hotel's room list.
Up to 2 guests1 KingExecutive Suite
A suite with a spacious bedroom and separate living room, floor-to-ceiling soundproof windows and a marble bathroom with an oversized soaking tub and double vanities. Maximum occupancy is 3.
96 m²Up to 3 guests1 KingNile viewRitz-Carlton Suite
A suite with a spacious balcony giving a 180-degree view: the Nile River and Cairo Tower on one side, Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum on the other. The living area is separate from the bedroom.
Up to 2 guests1 KingNile and city viewPresidential Suite
A suite with Club Lounge access and a Nile view.
Up to 2 guests1 KingNile viewRoyal Suite
A one-bedroom suite with Club Lounge access and a Nile view.
Up to 2 guests1 KingNile view
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Outdoor Pool
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Business Center
- Meeting Space
- Gift Shop
- Same Day Dry Cleaning
- Children's Recreation
- Hair salon
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Club Lounge
- Pool cabanas
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Location
Cairo,
The pyramids, the new museum and a boat between Luxor and Aswan.
Questions
- What are the check-in and check-out times?
- Check-in is at 3:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 pm. The minimum age to check in is 18.
- Does the hotel allow pets?
- Pets are welcome. One pet is allowed per room, with a maximum weight of 18.0 kgs, for a $150 fee.
- What restaurants are on site?
- The on-property restaurants and bars are Culina, Vivo, Bab El-Sharq, Lobby Lounge, The Bar, Bar'Oro, Aqua and Sweet Boutique.
- Is there a Club Lounge?
- Yes. Guests booked into Club-level rooms or suites can use the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, which has Nile views and all-day complimentary food and beverage service from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
- How far is the hotel from Cairo International Airport?
- Cairo International Airport is approximately 15.0 km from the hotel. The hotel does not provide shuttle service, but private car and limousine service can be arranged on request.
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