We recently stayed at the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis Hotel (Cairo, Egypt). The impressions of living here were good.
Advantages (+):
- The room was spacious and clean, with two comfortable large soft beds and all the necessary amenities.
- The balcony of the room had a fantastic view of the Nile River.
- The staff was friendly and helpful, always ready to help with any requests and questions.
We also really enjoyed dining and relaxing on the "Nile terrace", Ahmed Salah works here, who, like the rest of the staff, provided a high level of service and created a wonderful atmosphere.
Disadvantages (-):
I would like to note the not very convenient location of the sockets, since there are only 2-3 of them in a room for two people, and they are all located only in one place and far from the bed, and it is not possible to charge the phone next to the bedside table ((
It is also too noisy on the street, even with the balcony closed and from the 21st floor, car traffic is very audible, but this is rather a common problem in this country.
An excellent hotel in the center of Cairo, on the banks of the Nile. Cairo is a rather contrasting city and the final impression may strongly depend on the hotel. The Intercontinental pleased me, the only thing is that you need a room with a view of the Nile and then everything is generally gorgeous. The location is good, the hotel is huge, there are many restaurants, bars, recreation areas, swimming pool, spa, casino. Nice rooms, with everything you need, courteous staff, excellent breakfast. Yes, the hotel is not new, in places something is a little shabby, but this does not affect the quality of accommodation in any way and is logical for large, popular hotels.
A beautiful hotel on the banks of the Nile. Beautiful view from the window, pleasant atmosphere. You can choose a smoking room (you can smoke on the balcony). There are cafes and shops on the ground floor, there is even a DUTY FREE. Live music is played in the lobby in the evening. There was a Russian-speaking employee at the reception. It's bad, really, but we understood each other) . I liked everything. I was satisfied with my stay in this hotel. I recommend it!
Friendly staff. I especially liked the pool area and special thanks to the restaurant employee Akhmet. Beautiful view of the Nile from the room. The room is cozy, the beds are large, the duvets.
I didn't like the hotel itself, but the location is interesting, on the banks of the Nile.
The hotel is old, even too old, it looks very shabby, the bed is comfortable, clean.
The breakfasts are ordinary. In general, I will not return to it
Хотя это Intercontinental, но отель довольно потёртый. Это бывший Хилтон (построенный наверное ещё в 60-х, когда он был крут, с его бывшим великолепием, мраморными столешницами, столами для работы, но с обшарпанными сейчас санузлом. Ковролин на полу местами весьма немолодой. Кондиционирование центральное. Я жил в таком же Хилтоне по архитектуре и внутреннему устройству в Никосии, на Кипре, их везде в мире построили много. В общем былое буржуазное великолепие ощущается. Когда вы входите в номер вы узнаете -это Хилтон, а потом уже присматриваетесь))
При этом отель всячески старается поддержать свой уровень а-ля 4 звёзды: завтрак отличный, матрасы - жесткие, прекрасные для качественного сна (я на это обращаю особенное внимание). И очень центральная локация, что немаловажно для такого населенного пробочного города как Каир.
Что ещё: цена в 2 раза дешевле чем в более модерновой аналоге недалеко.
В общем, если вы не олигарх, то несколько ночей провести вполне нормально.
Not a bad hotel. Beautiful view, but the rooms are a little old, but the fine linen! In the evening we went to an Italian restaurant, large portions, liked everything.
Увы, очень подуставший отель, НО с шикарным фитнесом и пару неплохими ресторанами. Для Каира не самое лучшее место, несмотря на великолепное местоположение!
Михаил М
Level 18 Local Expert
November 10, 2023
For Cairo, a very typical situation is formally five stars, but in practice about two 🤣
Dirty, dusty, everywhere the smell of cigarettes, dishes with traces of previous food.
Unfortunately, it's like this everywhere.