The 27 best luxury hotels in Egypt
A grand hotel above the Nile in Aswan, a butler tower on the Corniche in Cairo or an all-suite resort on the Red Sea: among the luxury hotels in Egypt, our travel advisors find the right one for you and advise you personally. You receive exclusive suitespot benefits at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in Egypt by destination
Where would you like to go? For Cairo, Giza, Hurghada, Aswan and Al Qarna we have a guide of its own, each with our recommendations, prices and your benefits.
More destinations in Egypt
Beyond the big names, we also feature hand-picked properties here:
The most popular luxury hotels in Egypt
Many of our guests start their trip to Egypt with these hotels: from the Nile hotels in Cairo to the resorts on the Red Sea. Your benefits are included with every booking through suitespot.
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Egypt’s destinations compared
City, Nile or sea? Here you see the destinations with the best hotels in Egypt at a glance, each with the number of hotels, the price from and our recommendation. Our tip: for museums and the pyramids choose Cairo or Giza, for temples and quiet Al Qarna near Luxor or Aswan, for beach and family Hurghada.
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in Egypt
Many of our partner hotels in Egypt offer special conditions bookable through suitespot – from free nights to hotel credit.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah | Third night free | June 18, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Egypt
Fairmont Nile City CairoAmong the luxury hotels in Egypt there is the right one for every trip. For a city break we recommend Cairo with the Fairmont Nile City Cairo and its pool on the 25th floor above the Nile. If you are after temples and quiet, stay on the West Bank of Luxor in Al Qarna at the Al Moudira Hotel Al Qarna, set among palm groves. Families head to Hurghada on the Red Sea, where the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada has a kids’ club; food lovers go to Aswan for afternoon tea on the terrace of the Old Cataract Aswan.Wherever your trip takes you: when you book through suitespot, you receive exclusive benefits at all our luxury hotels in Egypt, depending on the hotel such as breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability or a hotel credit.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Where to stay in Egypt: Cairo, the Nile Valley and the Red Sea – the right region for your 5-star hotel
Which of the best hotels in Egypt suit you depends first of all on the region: city, Nile or sea.
The St. Regis CairoCairo on the Nile: In Cairo most of our guests stay on the Nile Corniche, close to the Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square and Zamalek. At the Fairmont Nile City Cairo a butler looks after you on the Fairmont Gold floors, and at The St. Regis Cairo butler service comes with every room. Right next to the Egyptian Museum stands The Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo, the former Nile Hilton; on Gezira Island you sleep in the round tower of the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah, with a balcony facing the river.
Kempinski Palace CairoHeliopolis and New Cairo: If you have an early flight, stay in the east: the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis is a few minutes from the airport, beneath a glass atrium shaped like the Eye of Ra. In New Cairo the Kempinski Palace Cairo welcomes you with domes, a courtyard and butler service, and at the JW Marriott Hotel Cairo in Mirage City you play golf on 27 holes.
Giza and the pyramids: Our guide to Giza also covers Cairo’s Nile hotels. To stay closer to the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, choose the west: the Giza Palace, around 15 minutes away, or the Hyatt Centric Cairo West, with works by eleven local artists.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Luxor and Aswan: On the West Bank of Luxor, near the Valley of the Kings, Al Qarna is home to the Al Moudira Hotel Al Qarna: ten domed courtyards with frescoes, a library of more than 7,000 books and ten hectares of palm groves. In Aswan, the Old Cataract Aswan has stood on a pink granite outcrop opposite Elephantine Island since 1899.
The Red Sea near Hurghada: South of Hurghada, the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada sits on its own stretch of beach: an ultra-all-inclusive resort made up entirely of suites and villas, with a surf and dive club.
El Gouna, Sharm El Sheikh and the Mediterranean: luxury hotels in Egypt beyond the big destinations
Some of our addresses lie where we do not yet have a guide of our own: in El Gouna, on Soma Bay, in Sharm El Sheikh and on the Mediterranean coast. If you want a 5-star hotel in Egypt by the sea, you will find boutique hotels here as well as large resorts.
The Chedi El GounaFor couples on the Red Sea: In El Gouna, The Chedi El Gouna, with just 82 rooms, combines Asian aesthetics with a hillside setting and a private beach. La Maison Bleue El Gouna welcomes adults only: 13 suites in a powder-blue villa modeled on St. Mark’s Basilica, with antiques and no fixed mealtimes. On Soma Bay you stay at the Kempinski Soma Bay, built in Moorish palace style, with a large pool landscape and thalasso.
Sharm El Sheikh: On Nabq Bay, looking out to Tiran Island, the Rixos Sharm El Sheikh is an adults-only ultra-all-inclusive resort. Families book the Rixos Premium Seagate Sharm el Sheikh, with a private beach, a kids’ club and the Rixos Arena stage.
On the Mediterranean: In Alexandria, the Rixos Montaza Alexandria lies in the gardens of Montaza Palace, with the royal Salamlek of 1892, a private beach and a kids’ club. In New Alamein you stay at the Rixos Premium Alamein, an all-inclusive beach resort in the new city’s first high-rise.
Green New Cairo: In the Fifth Settlement, the Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo lies among gardens and ornamental lakes, with Thai hospitality and the Devarana Spa.
These luxury hotels in Egypt have a pool – above the Nile, by the sea and in your own villa
Almost all of our hotels have a pool. If you choose your 5-star hotel in Egypt by its pool, you choose between rooftop, riverbank and sea.
Fairmont Nile City Cairo · PoolAbove the Nile: At the Fairmont Nile City Cairo, the Sky Pool is on the 25th floor; on a clear day the view reaches the pyramids. The Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah has a heated infinity pool on the Nile, the Kempinski Nile Garden City Cairo a rooftop pool above the river. In Aswan you swim in the infinity pool of the Old Cataract Aswan, high above the water.
By the sea: At the Kempinski Soma Bay, a pool landscape spreads over 5,700 m². At the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada, the Lagoon Swim-up Suites lead straight into the water, and the villas have a pool of their own. The Chedi El Gouna offers two tropical pools and a children’s pool.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
A beach feeling near Cairo: At The St. Regis New Capital Cairo there is an artificial beach with a wave machine, and at the JW Marriott Hotel Cairo a resort pool with a sandy beach.
Spa & wellness at Egypt’s 5-star hotels: hammam, sand therapy and thalasso
A hammam is part of almost every spa in Egypt, yet each one sets its own accents.
Waldorf Astoria Cairo HeliopolisIn Cairo: At the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis you lie on warm sand in the spa: psammotherapy complements the hammam scrub. The spa at the Fairmont Nile City Cairo is reserved for guests aged 18 and over, with a private Turkish hammam and a panoramic sauna. At The St. Regis Cairo, the Iridium Spa covers more than 1,000 m², with a vitality pool and an ice room.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
On the Red Sea: At the Kempinski Soma Bay, the Kempinski spa is all about thalasso. The spa at The Chedi El Gouna has two traditional hammams and suites for couples, and at the Anjana Spa of the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada the Turkish hammam is the centerpiece.
Dining at the luxury hotels in Egypt: Nile terraces, charcoal grills and chefs with a name
In the evening our guests are drawn to the water: to a terrace on the Nile or to the beach.
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis · DiningIn Cairo: At the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis, executive chef Ivana Bogicevic cooks Mediterranean cuisine at Brasserie Ayda, which the World Culinary Awards named Egypt’s best hotel restaurant in 2025. At the Fairmont Nile City Cairo, Bab El Nil serves Middle Eastern cuisine with live music on the Nile, and at the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah the Kebabgy Oriental Grill cooks over charcoal on the Nile promenade. The Giza Palace has restaurants by Sergi Arola and Beefbar.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
On the Red Sea: At The Chedi El Gouna, Nihon serves Japanese and pan-Asian cuisine. At the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada you choose between several restaurants, among them the Turkish Lalezar and a Brazilian churrascaria.
Afternoon tea overlooking Elephantine
On the terrace of the Old Cataract Aswan you sit above the Nile, looking out to Elephantine Island. Below, the pool bar by the infinity pool serves drinks until sunset.
Luxury hotels in Egypt with a history: a grand hotel on the Nile and palaces by the sea
A grand hotel on the Nile: Thomas Cook had the Old Cataract Aswan built in 1899 for travelers on the Nile. Guests such as Winston Churchill, Tsar Nicholas II and Agatha Christie made it famous; Christie set parts of “Death on the Nile” here. Mandarin Oriental has managed the hotel since May 2026. While the Nile Wing is being renovated, scheduled until July 2027, you stay in the 35 rooms and suites of the historic Palace.
The Nile Ritz-Carlton CairoCairo and Alexandria: The Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo opened in 1959 as the Nile Hilton and today welcomes you with genuine pharaonic reliefs in the lobby. The InterContinental Cairo Semiramis stands on the site of the 1907 Semiramis, the city’s first year-round hotel on the Nile. In Alexandria, the royal Salamlek of 1892 belongs to the Rixos Montaza Alexandria.
Award-winning luxury hotels in Egypt: Michelin Keys and Forbes stars
Michelin Keys are awarded to hotels, not restaurants. Two Keys go to the Al Moudira Hotel Al Qarna on the West Bank of Luxor. One Key is held in Cairo by the Fairmont Nile City Cairo and The St. Regis Cairo, and on the Red Sea by La Maison Bleue El Gouna.
Al Moudira Hotel Al QarnaThe Rixos Montaza Alexandria and the Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo also hold one Key each.
Four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide go to the Fairmont Nile City Cairo, The St. Regis Cairo and the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis. The Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo is Recommended in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Newly opened and freshly renovated: what the luxury hotels in Egypt offer you today
In Cairo: Since August 2023 the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis has welcomed you in completely redesigned rooms and suites, with a new spa. Since January 2025 Sofitel has run the former Conrad Cairo as the Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, and every room has a balcony facing the Nile.
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile · Rooms & suitesNear the pyramids: The Hyatt Centric Cairo West opened in 2024 with baboon motifs from ancient Egyptian culture, the Giza Palace in 2025 with a 1,900 m² spa and a kids’ club. Both shorten the trip to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
By the sea: The Chedi El Gouna opened in December 2022 with a private beach, the Rixos Montaza Alexandria in Alexandria in 2025.
Butler included
At The St. Regis Cairo the St. Regis butler comes with every room; at the Fairmont Nile City Cairo a butler looks after you on the three Fairmont Gold floors. Tell us when you book what your butler should prepare.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Egypt costs – destinations and prices at a glance
The lowest entry price is in New Cairo: the Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo starts at 100 €. On the Nile in Cairo you stay at the Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile from 137 €, near the pyramids at the Hyatt Centric Cairo West from 126 €, in each case from the first night.
Hyatt Centric Cairo West · Rooms & suitesBy the sea and in the Nile Valley, prices start higher. On the Mediterranean the Rixos Premium Alamein starts at 128 € with a two-night minimum stay; in Hurghada and on the West Bank of Luxor you start from 259 €, in Aswan at the Old Cataract Aswan from 439 €. Giza overlaps with Cairo, so some hotels appear in both rows. You will find all other luxury hotels in Egypt with their current price in the hotel list below.
| Destination | Hotels | Price from | Our recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 13 | from 137 € | Fairmont Nile City Cairo |
| Giza | 8 | from 126 € | Giza Palace |
| Hurghada | 2 | from 259 € | Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada |
| Aswan | 1 | from 439 € | Old Cataract Aswan |
| Al Qarna | 1 | from 259 € | Al Moudira Hotel Al Qarna |
| Red Sea, Mediterranean and New Cairo without their own destination page | 8 | from 100 € | Rixos Premium Alamein |
How long to stay: For Cairo and Giza we recommend three nights, for Luxor or Aswan two to three, for the Red Sea a week. Your benefits apply at a 5-star hotel in Egypt in every season.
Suites & family options in Egypt
Suites in Egypt come in many forms. At the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada every guest stays in a suite or villa, and the Lagoon Swim-up Suites lead straight into the pool. La Maison Bleue El Gouna has just 13 suites, and at the Old Cataract Aswan you stay in a palace from 1899. Our travel advisors confirm layout and view before you book.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah | Cairo | Family Suite, Imperial Suite, Junior Suite | – |
| Fairmont Nile City Cairo | Cairo | Fairmont Gold Nile Suite, Fairmont Gold Premium Nile Suite, Presidential Suite | – |
| Rixos Premium Alamein | El Alamein | Deluxe Suite | – |
| Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile | Cairo | Deluxe Suite, Executive Suite, Nile Suite | – |
| The Chedi El Gouna | El Gouna | Garden Suite, Junior Suite | Garden Suite · 78 m² |
| Serry Beach Resort Hurghada | Hurghada | Chalet Suite | Chalet Suite · 66 m² |
| The St. Regis Cairo | Cairo | Astor Suite, Metropolitan Suite, Regis Suite | – |
| Rixos Sharm El Sheikh | Sharm El Sheikh | Diplomatic Suite, Junior Suite, Senior Suite | – |
Earn points & use your status in Egypt
In Egypt, ALL (Accor) ranges from the Fairmont Nile City Cairo to the Rixos resorts on the Red Sea and the Mediterranean; Marriott Bonvoy applies at The St. Regis Cairo and The Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo, for example, and Hilton Honors at the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis. Add IHG One Rewards, GHA Discovery, World of Hyatt, Leaders Club and other programs. Because suitespot books at direct rates, points, elite nights and status benefits count just as they do on a direct booking.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| ALL (Accor) | 8 hotels | Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah, Fairmont Nile City Cairo, Rixos Premium Alamein … |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 5 hotels | The St. Regis Cairo, JW Marriott Hotel Cairo, Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel … |
| GHA Discovery | 3 hotels | Kempinski Palace Cairo, Kempinski Nile Garden City Cairo, Kempinski Soma Bay |
| I Prefer | 2 hotels | Serry Beach Resort Hurghada, Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo |
| IHG One Rewards | 2 hotels | InterContinental Citystars Cairo, InterContinental Cairo Semiramis |
| Leaders Club | 2 hotels | The Chedi El Gouna, Giza Palace |
| Fans of Mandarin Oriental | 1 hotel | Old Cataract Aswan |
| Hilton Honors | 1 hotel | Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis |
| Relais & Châteaux | 1 hotel | Al Moudira Hotel Al Qarna |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Hyatt Centric Cairo West |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Egypt
What does a night at a luxury hotel in Egypt cost?
From 100 € at the Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo in New Cairo, and on the Nile in Cairo from 137 € at the Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile. By the sea and in the Nile Valley prices start higher; in Aswan the Old Cataract Aswan starts at 439 € a night.
Can I earn points at the luxury hotels in Egypt?
Yes: ALL (Accor) applies at the Fairmont Nile City Cairo and the Rixos resorts, for example, Marriott Bonvoy at The St. Regis Cairo, Hilton Honors at the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis and IHG One Rewards at the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis. Points and elite nights count just as they do on a direct booking.
Which luxury hotels in Egypt are close to the pyramids of Giza?
In the west of Cairo, the Giza Palace, around 15 minutes from the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the Hyatt Centric Cairo West on the Desert Road to Alexandria. If you would rather stay on the Nile: from the Sky Pool of the Fairmont Nile City Cairo you can see as far as the pyramids on a clear day.
Which destination in Egypt suits families?
The Red Sea: the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada has the Rixy Kids Club for children aged four to twelve, and the Rixos Premium Seagate Sharm el Sheikh in Sharm El Sheikh a private beach and a kids’ club. In Cairo, the Kempinski Palace Cairo offers its own kids’ club, Le Petit Royal.
Which hotels in Egypt hold Michelin Keys?
The Al Moudira Hotel Al Qarna on the West Bank of Luxor holds two Keys. Among the hotels with one Key are the Fairmont Nile City Cairo, The St. Regis Cairo and La Maison Bleue El Gouna.
Cairo or the Red Sea: where should I book my 5-star hotel in Egypt?
Ideally both: three nights in Cairo, for example at the Fairmont Nile City Cairo, then a week by the sea, for instance at The Chedi El Gouna.
Which are the best hotels in Egypt for adults only?
La Maison Bleue El Gouna, with 13 suites and a private beach, and the Rixos Sharm El Sheikh on Nabq Bay, an ultra-all-inclusive resort. In Cairo, the spa at the Fairmont Nile City Cairo is reserved for guests aged 18 and over.
Where is the most expensive luxury hotel in Egypt?
In Aswan: the Old Cataract Aswan starts at 439 € a night. On the West Bank of Luxor and in Hurghada, prices start from 259 €.
Which luxury hotels in Egypt are new?
The Giza Palace and the Rixos Montaza Alexandria opened in 2025, the Hyatt Centric Cairo West in 2024. The Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis has welcomed guests in Heliopolis in its new form since August 2023.
Which are the best hotels in Egypt?
That depends on your trip: for Cairo on the Nile the Fairmont Nile City Cairo, for temples and quiet the Al Moudira Hotel Al Qarna, for history the Old Cataract Aswan and for families on the Red Sea the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada.
