Mediterranean Coast
This beautiful luxury beach hotel in the middle of the high-end Marassi resort is favoured by wealthy Cairenes. The large, plush rooms have panoramic…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Coast
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Alexandria
The historic Cecil Hotel is a true Alexandria legend, though a series of refits over the years has unfortunately erased most of the days-gone-by lustre…
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Alexandria
The much-loved old Casino San Stefano made way for this grand edifice, whose gleaming towers dwarf neighbouring buildings. Inside no expense has been…
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Alexandria
In a quiet spot beside St Katherine School, the Alex might not have grand harbour views, but its squeaky-clean rooms are a breath of fresh air compared to…
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Alexandria
This bejewelled Edwardian gem has been keeping a watchful eye on the Med since 1907. It's undergone a much-needed nip and tuck since then, but thankfully…
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Mediterranean Coast
Serious luxury-resort-seekers should look no further. On a remote stretch of seafront 37km south-east of Marsa Matruh, this resort features a sweep of…
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Mediterranean Coast
Set around a delightful bay with glowing aquamarine water, 15km west of Marsa Matruh on the Sallum highway, this resort has comfortable rooms done up in a…
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Mediterranean Coast
The Riviera Palace has a slightly eclectic and strange lobby, but the rooms are quite large and, despite the obvious wear and tear, good value with crisp…
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Alexandria
This old-timer has oodles of character but is rough around the edges. On the plus side, sea-facing rooms boast million-dollar harbour vistas, balconies,…
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Alexandria
The homely Triomphe has a leafy lobby that feels like you've wandered into someone's living room. Spacious rooms cling to shreds of former elegance, with…
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Alexandria
The Metropole could once have been called classy but has fallen on hard times. Although it was entirely revamped in the 1990s – including a magnificently…
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Alexandria
Book a seafront room and princely views of the Med from the balcony are yours for a pauper's budget. Alexandria's safest, most solid budget option is…
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Mediterranean Coast
The Rixos (formerly Ghazala Regency) used to cater to European package tours but now focuses on Egyptian families. Rooms are large, but the decor…
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Mediterranean Coast
On the plus side, Reem is a hop, skip and jump across the Corniche from the beach. On the negative side, the rooms are straight out of a 1980s how-to…
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Mediterranean Coast
Slap bang on the Corniche, the Negresco (under restoration at the time of research) is a solid choice. The large rooms are ridiculously overpriced for…
