Name: Kempinski Palace Cairo
Address: Cairo, EG
Price range: From $263

Kempinski Palace Cairo, CairoKempinski Palace Cairo in Cairo, Egypt has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 22 of 56 hotels we score in Cairo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $263 a night (cached, not a live quote).Kempinski Palace Cairo is a five-star hotel situated in New Cairo, close to Heliopolis and Cairo Festival City Mall. The property contains 245 rooms and suites, each equipped with a private balcony overlooking the gardens or the outdoor swimming pool. Guests can access a fitness centre, sauna, and spa services, alongside a poolside bar and a courtyard inspired by palace architecture. The hotel caters to families and provides butler service and a Royal Club Lounge. While the service follows European standards, some visitors have noted that the interior decor feels dated. It is a practical choice for those needing proximity to the international airport.What stands out

Private balconies with garden views

Outdoor swimming pool and poolside bar

On-site spa and fitness centre

Butler service available

Watch out for

Dated interior decor

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