Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

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Teetering on the edge of the Nile, this canary-coloured high-rise hotel has undergone recent renovation under the eye of French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. Rochon's touches include a full-length arched window in the lobby from which guests can overlook the river. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk keep a safe deposit box. There is also a concierge desk, delicatessen and hair salon on site. Sofitel El Gezirah has five restaurants all with terraces. El Kebabgy serves Middle Eastern specialities while Vendome provides international fine dining. Bar/restaurants Budda, Sud and Paradise Island serve international and Mediterranean dishes. Business services include 11 multi-functional meeting rooms, secretarial services and wireless Internet access (surcharge). In addition to outdoor swimming pool, Sofitel El Gezirah offers a health spa including sauna, Turkish baths, massage service and more unique treatments such as thalassotherapy. For guests willing to gamble there is an onsite casino.