Cleopatra Hotel

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Cleopatra Hotel, in Downtown Cairo, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Cairo, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel practical; the…

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Cleopatra Hotel, in Downtown Cairo, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Cairo, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel practical; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant, and the comfort feedback has been mixed but acceptable. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 2,600 reviews, scoring solid on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €57 a night, which lands as a fair-value option for the city. The honest read on Cleopatra Hotel is that it deserves a side-by-side look against the bigger Cairo names rather than a headline of its own.