Located in the Garden City area of downtown Cairo and boasting views of the Nile, the nine storey Helnan Shepheard's history dates back to the mid 19th century.
The 200 air conditioned, traditionally decorated guestrooms feature richly patterned fabrics and dark wood furniture.
All rooms have balconies, satellite television, direct dial telephones and high speed Internet connections and minibars.
Bathrooms come with bathrobes and hair dryers.
Guests can soak up the sunshine beside the outdoor swimming pool with a cool drink from the poolside bar and take advantage of the gym, sauna and steam room at the fitness centre.
Guests can head for the shopping arcade in the lobby for a spot of retail therapy or go for a re style in the hair salon.
From traditional Middle Eastern to European via Thai and Japanese, the plethora of restaurants will cater to all tastes.
Pastries and coffees are on offer in the coffee shop and the wood panelled bar is open for cocktails and nibbles.
Guests can drinks and snacks at any hour in the privacy of their rooms thanks to round the clock room service.
The front desk is open 24 hours a day and knowledgeable staff are on hand to provide tour advice and local information.
Business facilities include fully equipped meeting and conference rooms.
Those arriving by car can take advantage of valet parking.
The hotel is within 7 kilometres of major Cairo attractions including the Coptic and Eygptian Museums.
The bustling Khan el Khalili bazaar is within 10 kilometres and the Pyramids at Giza are 22 kilometres away.
Cairo airport is 15 kilometres and about a 25 minute drive from the hotel.
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