Name: Intercontinental Semiramis
Address: Cairo, EG
Price range: From $194

Intercontinental Semiramis, CairoIntercontinental Semiramis in Cairo, Egypt has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 46 of 56 hotels we score in Cairo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $194 a night (cached, not a live quote).Intercontinental Semiramis is a 32-storey five-star hotel situated in the Garden City district of downtown Cairo. Positioned overlooking the Nile River, the property is within walking distance of Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. It serves travellers seeking central access to local landmarks like Khan el Khalili. Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, a spa with massage services, and several on-site restaurants with outdoor terraces. Guests can choose rooms that offer views of the river. While the hotel offers extensive amenities such as a gym and business centre, some guests have reported issues with the Wi-Fi connectivity.What stands out

Views of the Nile River

Heated outdoor swimming pool

Close to the Egyptian Museum

On-site spa and sauna

Watch out for

Unreliable Wi-Fi connection

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