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Windsor Hotel Cairo

19, El Alfi St., Downtown Cairo
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Description

Excellently located, just steps away from the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, this hotel combines old world charm with modern amenities, including free wireless internet and continental breakfast.

Windsor

This hotel is located in the heart of Cairo's shopping, business and theatre distri Read more

Excellently located, just steps away from the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, this hotel combines old world charm with modern amenities, including free wireless internet and continental breakfast.

Windsor

This hotel is located in the heart of Cairo's shopping, business and theatre districts and is within walking distance of some of the city's most celebrated attractions. The Egyptian Museum, Opera Square, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Abdeen Palace and the river Nile are just a few steps away, and the Cairo Metro is easily reached for access to other destinations.

Built at the turn of the century as the baths of the Egyptian royal family, the hotel served for many years as a colonial British Officers Club before being purchased by a Swiss hotelier as a part of the legendary Shepherd's Hotel and converted into the Hotel-Maison Suisse. The hotel is a venerable Cairo institution with a rich history and offers warm hospitality. It is a veritable oasis of tranquillity amidst the bustle of central Cairo. Today, the hotel's famous Barrel bar remains a popular Cairo rendezvous. The establishment has recently been featured in a number of Egyptian and Hollywood films. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a currency exchange facility, a café, a disco and a TV lounge. Guests may enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service.

The hotel guestrooms retain an ambiance of faded grandeur. All come equipped with a minibar, satellite TV, telephone and hairdryer.

The bar, with its eclectic, old-world style, polished floorboards, large lounges, beer-barrel furniture and mounted animal horns, is the highlight of the hotel.

Excellently located, just steps away from the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, this hotel combines old world charm with modern amenities, including free wireless internet and continental breakfast. Windsor Hotel was originally built as baths for the Egyptian royal family and afterwards was used as a British officers’ club. It retains its colonial features and ambience to provide a charming base in Cairo. Its historic charm has also caught the attention of international film-makers. Guests can enjoy relaxing in the sun on Windsor Hotel’s lovely rooftop terrace. Those in Cairo on business will appreciate the excellent business facilities and the free wireless internet access. After a busy day of sightseeing or meetings, guests can relax in Windsor’s popular Barrel Bar. Windsor Hotel is excellently located for Cairo’s shopping district and visiting the nearby tourist attractions. It is well-serviced by the metro station just around the corner. Windsor can also arrange for guests to rent a car and guest parking is free of charge.


Features

Hotel Amenities

  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Allergy-free room
  • Barber/Beauty Shop
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children's playground
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Disco / Club
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Golf
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • On-site parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Shallow end
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Tennis Court
  • Water sport facilities (on site)
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • Billiards
  • Café
  • Concierge service
  • Darts
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Free WiFi
  • Gift Shop
  • Karaoke
  • Laundry
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool (all year)
  • Pool cover
  • Room Service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Snack bar
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Windsurfing

Room Information

All rooms have fairly worn carpets and bathrooms are in need of renovation, although the place is clean. Really, the best bit of the hotel is the bar's eclectic old-world style, with its polished floorboards, large lounges, beer-barrel furniture and mounted animal horns.

Additional Information

Number of Rooms: 55

Location

Located in the heart of Cairo's shopping, business and theater districts, the hotel is within walking distance of some of the city's most celebrated attractions. The Egyptian museum, Opera square, Khan Khalili bazaar, Abdine palace and the river Nil are just steps away and the Cairo Metro (subway) is easily accessible for points further afar. The hotel is an oasis of tranquillity amid the bustle of downtown Cairo. The hotel is also a venerable Cairo institution and boasts a rich history and warm hospitality.

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