Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

There’s an intoxicating energy to Cairo. This is a city that you’ll stroll around in wide-eyed wonder – not just for the frenetic pace the metropolis moves at, but for the layers of history that surround you.

Naturally, you’ll want to get out and experience it, and the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza helps you do just that, thanks to its location on the edge of the fabled Nile river, just moments away from the vast Tahrir Square and the antiquities of the Egyptian Museum. After days of sightseeing this is a place to relax and relish, be it on the elevated pool deck, or the spa, where treatments lean on authentic Egyptian traditions. Rooms, meanwhile, feel relaxed and elegant – with views of the Nile or the city skyline.

LOCATION

In the heart of the Garden District, surrounded by grand villas and pristine embassy buildings, is the 30-storey hotel. You’re just minutes away from the treasures of the Egyptian Museum and Tahir Square, while the Pyramids of Giza and the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum, with its mesmerizing displays of Tutankhamun’s gold mask, throne, and chariots, are around a 45-minute drive away. The most special element of the location is without question, the Nile River. This is the widest stretch of this majestic waterway’s journey through the city, and a stay at this hotel gives you a front-row seat.

YOUR ROOM

There are numerous room types depending on your preferences – be it Nile river or city skyline views, or extra space for families. The premium executive suites are particularly special – designed by French interior designer Pierre Yves Rochon, they are spacious and calming rooms to retreat to following a day of experiencing the city’s buzzing energy. It’s an elegant space with a palette of gold, cream, and cornflower blue, plus marble bathrooms that feel like in-room spas. Egyptian-themed books and sculptures dotted throughout the room give you a lovely sense of place. Be warned: you may not spend that much time inside, where the terrace has comfortable armchairs for soaking in those river views with a strong coffee or golden-hour glass of wine. The pool terrace rooms – with a similar interiors scheme – are steps away from the pool deck.

WHO IT SUITS

Anyone looking for a peaceful and luxurious retreat in the city. Families love it for the pools, mini robes and warm welcome that little guests receive; couples adore the spa, bars, and restaurants.

WHY WE LIKE IT

t’s not just the location, spa, and pool but the experiences (like a sunset voyage along the Nile on the hotel’s own felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat). The hotel is also dotted with an extensive collection of Egyptian contemporary art, and the work of the Egyptian artist Farouk Hosny. Everything here is also pleasingly easy – with nine restaurants giving you plenty of variety, from riverside Egyptian meze at Zitouni to Italian classics at Riviera or Chinese at 8. We love the Upper Deck Lounge for cocktails, city views, and late night DJ and snack menu of moutabal, labneh, and hummus.

SUSTAINABILITY

Environmental care and community connection run through the hotel’s operations. Surplus food finds its way to local organizations, as do furniture, linens, and equipment when they’re replaced. Plastic water bottles have been swapped for biodegradable alternatives across packaging, straws, and utensils. The hotel actively showcases Egyptian artists and craftspeople, ensuring their work reaches the travelers passing through.