Name: Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir
Address: Cairo, EG
Price range: From $170

Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir, CairoSteigenberger Hotel El Tahrir in Cairo, Egypt has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 56 hotels we score in Cairo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.5, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $170 a night (cached, not a live quote).Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir is a large hotel situated in Downtown Cairo. It overlooks the Nile and the Egyptian Museum, making it a practical choice for business travellers and those attending social events. The property contains 295 rooms and suites, many of which feature queen-size beds and separate living areas. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and a spa offering aromatherapy treatments. Guests can access a business centre, meeting rooms, and an on-site restaurant. While the location provides easy access to local landmarks like the Cairo Tower, the hotel is a significant distance from the Pyramids of Giza.What stands out

Views of the Nile and museum

On-site spa and swimming pool

Extensive meeting and banquet facilities

Central downtown location

Watch out for

Far from the Pyramids

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