




In short: Tripplo’s AI analysis covers a sample of 140 guest reviews of The St. Regis Cairo. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff (121 of 122 mentions positive), The rooms and Pools, beach & aquapark. The most common complaints: Charged extra fees for no apparent reason. Some guests described the property as outdated or expired.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 14 September 2026 · How we review hotels
This hotel is ideal for travellers seeking a central, highly-rated wellness retreat. The property achieves a booking score of 9.4 across 1655 reviews and a Google rating of 4.7 from 5292 reviews. Guests can utilise three distinct indoor and outdoor pools, five specialized dining venues, and comprehensive hydrotherapy facilities. Its Nile-front location is convenient for visiting nearby landmarks, though visitors should anticipate dense urban traffic in the surrounding area.
Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 — the average across the 8 hotels we list in Cairo is 8.8.
The 30-second verdict
What Guests Loved
- Situated on the banks of the Nile, the property provides immediate proximity to Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum. This positioning allows travelers to access Cairo's historical core while maintaining a quiet distance from the busiest thoroughfares.
- The hotel features a selection of three swimming pools that accommodate different preferences for recreation and exercise. This variety ensures that guests have access to climate-controlled swimming environments throughout the varying Egyptian seasons.
Things to Consider
- The central location means that guests are subject to Cairo's notorious congestion during peak hours. It is advisable to coordinate airport transfers well in advance to account for potential delays on the main roads.
- As a luxury establishment, the rates for rooms and services are positioned at the top of the city's hospitality market. While the amenities are extensive, the cost reflects its status as a high-end international destination.
Should you book it?
The St. Regis Cairo is worth booking for sightseers wanting a Nile-front base near key landmarks — but pick somewhere else if you wish to avoid dense peak-hour urban traffic.
Book it if you want
- Sightseers wanting a Nile-front base near key landmarks
- Wellness travellers seeking extensive spa and hydrotherapy facilities
- Food lovers desiring multiple high-end on-site dining options
Pick somewhere else if
- You wish to avoid dense peak-hour urban traffic
- You want to avoid premium local market rates
Rooms & which one to pick
Our tip: Couples seeking a Nile view should book the Astor Nile View, Guest room, 1 King, which sleeps two. Families or groups of up to six should choose the St.Regis Apartment, 3 Bedroom Apartment, The Nile view, which provides two full beds, two king beds, and a Nile view.
- Capital Apartment, 2 Bedroom Apartment, The Nile view2 full beds and 1 king bedsleeps 4Nile view
- Superior, City View, Guest room, 1 King1 king bedsleeps 2City view
- Royal Suite, 2 Bedroom Larger Suite, The Nile view2 king bedssleeps 4Nile view
- St. Regis Suite, 1 Bedroom Larger Suite, 1 King, River view1 king bedsleeps 2River view
- Deluxe Partial Nile View, Guest room, 1 King1 king bedsleeps 2Partial Nile view
- Two-Bedroom Sky Apartment with Nile View1 king bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 4Nile view
- Metropolitan Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Partial Nile View1 king bedsleeps 2Partial Nile view
- St.Regis Apartment, 3 Bedroom Apartment, The Nile view2 full beds and 2 king bedssleeps 6Nile view
- Astor Nile View, Guest room, 1 King1 king bedsleeps 2Nile view
- City Apartment, 3 Bedroom Apartment, City view2 full beds and 2 king bedssleeps 6City view
Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.
Prices at The St. Regis Cairo
When we last checked (16 September 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €975 in total (€488 per night).
Across our last 24 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €393 to €715.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Photos from previous guests
Photos provided by GoogleWhat guests say
Reviews from Google“Had to choose between St Regis, The Ritz, and Four Seasons, and without a doubt, we made the right choice. Besides the stunning design and amazing restaurants, the standout experience is the quality and personal touch of their service, both the general and butler departments. Back to the food, you should definitely try the J&G steak restaurant and the Tianma Asian restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised and pleased by the menus’ variety and the quality and presentation of our food. Prices are also very reasonable, compared to prices in similar establishments, except for the alcohol tax with the cocktails. Thankfully, the zero-proof cocktails are even better made (in our opinion), so this shouldn’t be too much of a problem. All in all, we’ve definitely found our go-to resort for Cairo. Hopefully, they can maintain this quality for a very long time yet!”
“An amazing and immersive experience and stay. From the lobbies to the rooms and restaurants, the hotel is well taken care of and the experience is seemingly endless. A big thanks to all the staff as they are professional, caring and dedicated to ensure customers feel comfortable and welcoming all the time”
“If I could give an extra 1000 stars for the service here I would. I stayed at the St Regis Cairo for two nights this past weekend and I have to say this may have been my best experience at a hotel ever. Outside of the Great Pyramid, this hotel is a shining star of Egypt. From the start, everyone from security to housekeeping was so welcoming, I felt like I was comfortable and at home.The hospitality was truly heartfelt. Upon check in we were given a complimentary upgrade to an Astor room. There were snacks and a beautiful greeting waiting for us. On our second day there, I had told the staff my girlfriend and I were celebrating Valentine’s Day, and they had left a bouquet of beautiful red roses for us in our room. Housekeeping set up our toiletries with us and offered services such as unpacking our bags, complimentary ironing, shoe buffs, and turn down service. The rooms were set up perfectly, amenities including coffee, water, and mini bar were stocked impeccably and often. The pillows and comforters are authentic down and allowed us to get the sleep of a lifetime. A few individuals I have to shout out - the various Mohammed’s and Mustafa’s in the butler services, guest services, and reception, who I am sorry I can’t remember the surname for but were amazing. Ahmed Fattah from housekeeping made sure our room was on point. And to the various staff members we interacted with throughout our experience at the bar, restaurant, and pool, thank you so much. Truly cannot speak highly enough for this hotel. Thank you to everyone and I am happy to be a loyal Bonvoy member.”
“Our stay at The St. Regis Cairo was nothing short of exceptional and truly unforgettable. Breakfast each morning was a highlight, and Rasha made it incredibly special for us. Even though it’s an open buffet, she went above and beyond to personally serve us and spoiled us like no tomorrow. She thoughtfully brought over so many traditional Egyptian breakfast dishes with such care and warmth and her foul was absolutely amazing! It felt less like a buffet and more like a private, personalized dining experience. I also can’t say enough about the Butler team. A very special thank you to Mariam, who made our wedding anniversary so memorable with her thoughtful gestures and genuine hospitality. She truly made us feel celebrated and cared for. The level of service, attention to detail, and heartfelt dedication from the entire St. Regis team is on another level. You don’t just feel like guests you feel genuinely valued and welcomed. God bless the St. Regis Cairo team for creating such a beautiful experience. We can’t wait to come back.”
“I’ve stayed at St. Regis hotels in many countries, but this one is hands down the worst. It might just be that the general hospitality quality in Egypt is lower. 1) Photos don't lie: Upon entering the room, I found a piece of used soap left in the shower. This is absolutely unacceptable for a luxury brand. 2)Terrible service: The female chef at the egg station during breakfast was extremely rude—I’ve never experienced such an attitude at any hotel before. I reported this to a manager before leaving the restaurant, but there was no follow-up whatsoever. 3)Unprofessional staff: Compared to other St. Regis properties, the staff here lack basic politeness. The Concierge was particularly unhelpful and provided inaccurate information. They recommended the hotel's Egyptian restaurant but failed to mention it only had outdoor seating. It was freezing cold, and there was no indoor option. After being sent back and forth between floors and being told the restaurant wasn't even open yet, we were finally tucked away in a buffet corner to eat. To top it off, the food was mediocre at best.”
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s AI analysis uses a sample of 140 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after AI classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
Food & restaurants
16 reviews · 15 positive · 1 negative
- +Wide variety of options at the breakfast buffet
- +Excellent high-quality specialty restaurants like J&G Steak and Tianma
- +Delicious traditional Egyptian dishes served with care
- –Breakfast egg station chef reported as rude
- –Dining options can be somewhat overpriced
”Breakfast each morning was a highlight, and Rasha made it incredibly special for us.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
122 reviews · 121 positive · 1 negative
- +Impeccable, highly professional, and welcoming staff
- +Extremely fast and efficient service across all departments
- +Outstanding assistance from the concierge and reception teams
- +Personalized attention and memorable support from specific staff members
- –Isolated report of terrible service from a breakfast station chef
”Every person working on that property is extremely kind, helpful, and respectful.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
22 reviews · 22 positive · 0 negative
- +Great atmosphere and amazing vibes in the outdoor pool area
- +Exceptional service provided at the pool
- +Nice swimming pool
”The hotel was spacious, and the outdoor near the pool had amazing vibes.” — guest, translated
The rooms
46 reviews · 44 positive · 1 negative
- +Spacious and comfortable rooms
- +Frequent complimentary room upgrades offered to guests
- +Luxurious accommodations
- –Occasional housekeeping issues, such as a used soap left in the shower
”They did an upgrade for me, which was very good. Thank you!” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
28 reviews · 21 positive · 7 negative
- +Exceptionally clean and well-organized property
- +Stunning, spacious, and luxurious hotel design
- +Well-maintained lobbies and common areas
- –Some guests described the property as outdated or expired
”The hotel was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and luxurious.” — guest, translated
Location
8 reviews · 8 positive · 0 negative
- +Amazing and convenient location
”The location was amazing as well.” — guest, translated
Value for money
9 reviews · 0 positive · 9 negative
- +Good value added through complimentary room upgrades
- –Charged extra fees for no apparent reason
- –Considered a bit pricey or expensive by some guests
”Really expired and took extra money for no reason.” — guest, translated
noise levels are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is The St. Regis Cairo from the airport?
The St. Regis Cairo is 18.4 km from Cairo International Airport (CAI).
How far is The St. Regis Cairo from the centre of Cairo?
The St. Regis Cairo is 2.2 km from the centre of Cairo.
How do guests rate The St. Regis Cairo?
The St. Regis Cairo is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 5,314 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.4/10 from 1,655 guest reviews.
How many stars does The St. Regis Cairo have?
The St. Regis Cairo is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The St. Regis Cairo offer?
The St. Regis Cairo offers Free Wifi, 3 swimming pools, Private parking, 5 restaurants, Spa, Private bathroom.
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1189 Nile Corniche, Boulaq Num.5, Bulaq, Cairo Governorate 11221, Egypt





