InterContinental Hotels CAIRO SEMIRAMIS by IHG

To date, it remains a grand old lady of Cairo's hotel scene, favoured by older generations but competitors are catching up fast. The hotel needs to modernise, although some guest might like the old world decor. The rooms were comfortable, basic amenities are provided which in Cairo is considered a luxury and most rooms have a balcony. Along with decor, staff attitude towards customers need to improve. There is a bit of arrogance about them. The prices are extremely high, but to be fair all the branded Western hotels carry a huge premium. Around $150 per night offers a poor value for money.

Very happy to stay at this hotel, professional staff, reach breakfast and of course amazing view!

It was a great experience overall, the hotel was good and location was great

We arrived late at night to check in. We were already so so tired and yet the reception could not find our room for four with two queen beds which we booked, and specified as non smoking. It took him quite a while, only then to announce happily since he could not find our room, he would upgrade us to a suite. When we went up to the suite, we found that it only has one king bed and cannot accommodate our family of four, so we had to ask again to change room. Took about another 20 mins for them to finally find our room, which sadly, was not two queen beds as advertised but only two double beds. Room was also only set up for 3 with 3 sets of towels. Toiletries were also missing as it seems this room really was not prepared and readied. Took a whole hour for all to be ready, and we were so so tired already. Showers were also very low pressure, very contrary to the Intercon brand. Only good thing was the Italian restaurant.

Lovely location with view on the Nile, nice rooms and friendly staff, good restaurant selection inhouse. The only thing I would recommend is a slightly more modern mixer faucet for the shower rather than having to fiddle with two valves in order to get to the right temperature.