Cairo: Nile Hilton (5 Star Hotel)

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Address: 1113 corniche el nil , Cairo 12344, Egypt
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Lonely Planet review

  • Terry Carter
  • Lonely Planet author
Cairo's oldest five-star hotel is still a fine place to stay courtesy of its central city location on Midan Tahrir, next to the Egyptian Museum. Despite efforts to attract a younger crowd with a new bar and nightclub, it could still do with some freshening up.

While it's hard to fault the location, it's difficult not to assume that this Hilton is trading on past glories. Apart from the fantastic mural with Egyptian motifs behind reception, everything else is very dated in terms of decor. On the plus side, there are extensive facilities and shops (including a branch of the excellent Nomad handicrafts), a good bookshop, Amex, ATMs, souvenir stores and an adjoining shopping centre. All rooms have balconies and interesting views (Nile views are best), but the only hint of the 21st century is the fact the rooms have wi-fi. The oriental terrace by the garden is a nice spot for a cold beer or sheesha (tobacco smoked through a water pipe) after a day's sightseeing and if they made the rooms as hip as their new Latex nightclub or Kaab Aaly open-air lounge, this could once again be the best address in Cairo.

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