Shepheard Hotel Cairo

Overview

Centrally located in Cairo downtown, on the banks of the Nile, the four-star Shepheard hotel is a luxurious property near the grand Egyptian Museum and the Opera House.

Originally established in 1841 and designed in magnificent classic style this opulent residence boasts its large swimming pool, a modern fitness centre and a full-service health club.

The hotel’s 297 elegant spacious guestrooms are appointed with cozy premium bedding, air conditioning, mini-bars, satellite TV, safes, private bathrooms with hair dryers, complimentary toiletries and internet access.

Shepheard’s restaurants and bars with panoramic views of the Nile serve authentic Asian cuisine and gourmet international specialties.

Cairo International Airport is 19km away.

Number of rooms   298.

The hotel is strategically located in the heart of Cairo, on the banks of the river Nile, within close proximity to most of the city's historical and cultural attractions as well as the city's commercial center. The property offers quick access to Khan Al Khalili and Villa du Baron Empain as well as good transport connections. It is just a 10 minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and the Opera House, a 10 minute drive from Islamic Art Museum and a 20 minute drive from the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza.

Distance to:

• City Center - 100 m
• Airport Cairo International - 16.3km
• Underground station: Mubarak - 500 m, Massara - 800 m

Rooms

All 297 comfortable spacious guestrooms with stunning views of the river Nile and the city skyline feature individual artistic design, classic furnishing, air conditioning, separate bathrooms with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries, satellite television, direct-dial phones, safes, mini-bars, wireless internet connection and 24-hour room service.

Standard double room (60sqm) comes with double beds, premium bedding, a walk-in closet, a desk and pay movies.

Standard triple room (65sqm) is appointed with three single beds, premium bedding, a desk, pay movies and a coffee-maker.

Deluxe double room (70sqm) offers double beds, natural premium bedding, a sofa, a coffee-maker, a DVD player and a desk.

Deluxe triple room (70sqm) is equipped with king-size beds, natural premium bedding, a sofa, a coffee-maker, a desk and pay movies.

Corner suite (75sqm) features a king-size bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, a marble bathroom, a sofa and a study.

Duplex suite comes (80sqm) with a king-size bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, a marble bathroom, a living room and a Jacuzzi.

Presidential suite (80sqm) offers a king-size bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, a marble bathroom, a Jacuzzi, a separate sitting and dining area.

One child under the age of 10 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. Cots are available on request.

Dining options

Continental, American and buffet breakfast is served at the Caravan restaurant every morning from 7am till 10.30am.

Asia House restaurant offers authentic Asian cuisine specializing in Chinese and Indian dishes. It is open to the guests for dinner daily from 3pm till 11pm.

The Caravan restaurant serves a la carte international culinary delights 24 hours a day.

Le Cafe welcomes the visitors to taste delicious gourmet pastries, cakes and drinks every day from 8am till 10pm.

Napoleon bar offers international cocktails and drinks complemented by hot and cold appetizers and accompanied by live and themed entertainment. It is open daily from 5pm till 2am.

The Terrace is a lovely summer dining place with traditional oriental atmosphere. It serves healthy snacks and refreshing drinks every day from 6pm till 2am.

Shepheard's Lounge offers afternoon drinks and live background music daily from noon till midnight.

Work

The multi-purpose meeting rooms are ideal for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, banquets and weddings hosting from 10 up to 900 guests or delegates. High-tech audio and video equipment, secretarial and translation services are available on request for all function rooms.

High-speed wireless internet access is available in public areas and meeting rooms and the rate is USD 9 per hour.

Leisure

Leisure amenities are provided with a large swimming pool, a well-equipped modern fitness centre and a full-service health club.

The health club offers a wide range of facial and body treatments and various massages.

Additional features

The residence offers car rental, an elevator, multilingual staff, concierge desk, doctor on call, commercial services, laundry, room facilities, non-smoking rooms, air conditioning, 24-hour room service, dining facilities, business facilities, wireless high-speed internet access, a business center, fax/photocopying service, meeting and banquet facilities, leisure and relax facilities, a casino, live entertainment, safe deposit boxes, tour desk, 24-hour bank and ATM machines, complimentary shoeshine, a health club, travel assistance and delivery service.

Facilities

Policies

From  $155

Rooms and availability

All 297 comfortable spacious guestrooms with stunning views of the river Nile and the city skyline feature individual artistic design, classic furnishing, air conditioning, separate bathrooms with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries, satellite television, direct-dial phones, safes, mini-bars, wireless internet connection and 24-hour room service.

Standard double room (60sqm) comes with double beds, premium bedding, a walk-in closet, a desk and pay movies.

Standard triple room (65sqm) is appointed with three single beds, premium bedding, a desk, pay movies and a coffee-maker.

Deluxe double room (70sqm) offers double beds, natural premium bedding, a sofa, a coffee-maker, a DVD player and a desk.

Deluxe triple room (70sqm) is equipped with king-size beds, natural premium bedding, a sofa, a coffee-maker, a desk and pay movies.

Corner suite (75sqm) features a king-size bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, a marble bathroom, a sofa and a study.

Duplex suite comes (80sqm) with a king-size bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, a marble bathroom, a living room and a Jacuzzi.

Presidential suite (80sqm) offers a king-size bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, a marble bathroom, a Jacuzzi, a separate sitting and dining area.

One child under the age of 10 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. Cots are available on request.

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What's nearby

What's nearby.

Muhammad Ali Mosque, a popular religious site is within 1.4km from the hotel.

Sakkara Necropolis, a well-known attraction is about 2.3km away.

The Citadel of Saladin is approximately 2.3km away.

Sultan Hassan Mosque is situated about 3.6km far from the accommodation.

Coptic Cave Churches of Cairo and the Garbage Village of Muqattam are within 4.3km away.

Khan Al Khalili, a famous shopping area is less than 2km from the hotel.

The Egyptian Museum is about 2.3km from the residence.

Islamic Art Museum is located 2.4km away.

Cairo Opera House is within 3.2km from the hotel.

The Andalus Park is only 500m away from the property.

Getting there.

Cairo International Airport CAI is within 18.9km away from the hotel which takes about a 20 minute ride.

Airport transportation is available on request. Buses go to and from the airport every few minutes.

Getting around.

Cairo Train Station is within 3km from the hotel.

Mubarak Subway Station is about 1.5km away.

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and the charges are applicable.

Shepheards Hotel Cairo Reviews

Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Shepheards Hotel Cairo

Individual guest reviews

• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Much cheaper than at the hotel, helpful Staff and nice very big room overlooking courtyard. Very good breakfast.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.7
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
  • Dining
    5
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Overall the standard of hotel was very good for the money and the room was spacious and clean.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.0
  • Rooms
    4
  • Value
    4
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Hotel is in a good location right by the nile close to the museum and the breakfast is very nice.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    2.0
  • Value
    2
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Service personnel friendly and polite, very nice balcony, the breakfast staff were, , courteous and efficient.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.6
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Clean bathrooms and good breakfast buffet.

  Worst hotel in Cairo, rude Staff.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    2.0
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    1
  • Value
    1
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Clean rooms, fantastic food.

  Hotel itself a little dated, staff isn't nice at all.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    3.6
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    4
  • Value
    3
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Fantastic rooms, restaurant good.

  Low value for money, no swimming pool, nothing really speacial about this hotel from location, all the extra service cost too much.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.0
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    4
  • Value
    3
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Huge beds and great breakfast buffet.

  Mediocre hotel and the reception staff very rude.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    3.0
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    1
  • Value
    3
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Perfect location and a great hotel. The service was excellent and in my room there was a long long wait for hot water to arrive. The restaurant staff at breakfast were efficient.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    3.6
  • Location
    4
  • Rooms
    3
  • Service
    2
  • Value
    5
  • Dining
    4
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Central location, an interesting hotel and staff were rather kind and helpful and flexible. The room was quite big.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    3.6
  • Location
    3
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    3
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Location very good nice view overlooking nile, great hotel and as for the staff, very helpful. Spacious and clean bathroom, decent breakfast.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    3.7
  • Location
    3
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    3
  • Value
    4
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Excellent location, great views of the nile and all key parts of the city very accessible, the hotels lpocation is fantastic. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the rooms are large, comfortable and well maintained.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.5
  • Location
    4
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Excellent location, the free breakfast buffet was fantastic for the level of hotel and staff were attentive, friendly, and helpful. Room service was respectable.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.2
  • Rooms
    3
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  The location is absolutely ideal and that is the only reason i booked, the best hotel in Cairo is Marriott in Zamalek district. The breakfast buffet is excellent was included in my room price.

  The service is incredibly poor and the bar on the mezzanine is really nice also and not too busy.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    2.8
  • Location
    5
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    2
  • Value
    1
• Shepheard Hotel Cairo

  Great location, wireless internet was available in the hotel lobby at no extra charge and the staff were very pleasent helpful. Room service was easy and quick.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.3
  • Location
    5
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    4
  • Value
    4