Location. Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah is located on the banks of the Nile River in Cairo, Egypt, and is within two kilometres of the ancient artifacts of the Egyptian Museum and the city's Opera House. The historic centre of Cairo is six kilometres away and the Opera metro station is 800 metres away.

Hotel Features. The cylindrical high rise was renovated under the eye of French interior designer Pierre Yves Rochon resulting in contemporary French and Asian style. Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah features seven restaurants and bars. The trendy Buddha Bar serves Asian fusion cuisine, La Palmeraie offers a Moroccan menu, Vendome is a French brasserie, and Le Deck is a lounge that floats on the river.

In addition to indoor and outdoor pools that appear to flow into the Nile, the hotel offers a spa with a sauna, Turkish baths, massage services, and treatments such as thalassotherapy. 850 square metres of meeting space includes seven conference and banquet rooms.

Guestrooms. Air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in neutral tones with crisp white bedding and pine wood furnishings. Balconies and double paned windows provide views of the Nile. Amenities include LCD televisions with cable channels, direct dial phones, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary newspapers and bottled water are provided.