Likely one of the best hotels in Cairo for leisure...

Likely one of the best hotels in Cairo for leisure or business. Its close to the airport - however its not close to anything else.

We had room 4400 a Junior Suite. The water in the shower would go from ideal to cold to extremely hot without warning (and no we didn't flush the toilet or use the hand basin). But something is up with the water for the shower.

The bed is so comfortable. Great workspace too. Sofa excellent. Bathtub with jacuzzi jets. Very clean and tidy decor. Curtains actually shut out the light too. Amazing.

Had access to the Executive Club which is stunning - and the staff there first class. The food didn't vary much from day to day so if you are there for a long stay could be a bit boring - but on the whole was very good quality.

The pool is nice - and The Beach is a purpose built "natural looking" beach with a concrete floor - and from time to time waves in one of the 3 pools. Its a good place to chill out. But can be closed if they have an event (and their event guests take precedent over the hotel guests - so don't expect to be able to use The Beach in Ramadan I guess - even when its in the middle of summer LOL).

If you want to go to the mall (Festival City Mall is the best one nearby) then expect to spend about 15 mins in the car (its only 5 mins coming back - but the ring road means you have to drive way out of your way with the taxi to get there). The hotel does have a free shuttle that goes at 6pm nightly, and returns at 9pm.

The concierge desk also has a sign that they offer a friday complimentary tour of various sights (Friday being the Egyptian Saturday day off we know from Australia/USA/UK etc). Sounded like a good way to see the sights if you are there for work.

And lastly - I would have to say this is the best hotel in Cairo for non smokers. Very few smokers in the lobby and other areas - and you can't smell smoke in your room like other hotels.

A truly amazing place to stay. Will be back.