The 8 Best Luxury Hotels in Giza

After a morning on the plateau, one thing matters most: water. All eight hotels in this selection have a pool – the only question is whether it sits among artworks, high above the river or right on the banks of the Nile.Hyatt Centric Cairo West · PoolOn the pyramids side, the Hyatt Centric Cairo West has a pool you rarely see: around 950 m², with a billiard table built into the water and an aqua gym. The Giza Palace has an outdoor pool with its own Pool Bar for snacks, cocktails and wine.

On the Nile, the pools of the luxury hotels are either high up or right by the water. Our tip for the view: the Sky Pool at the Fairmont Nile City Cairo on the 25th floor, where on clear days the view reaches all the way to the pyramids. The Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah has a heated infinity pool with Nile views, the Kempinski Nile Garden City Cairo its pool on the roof above the river.

If you want to swim laps, book The Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo with its Olympic-size outdoor pool, shaded terrace and cabanas; The St. Regis Cairo combines an outdoor pool with an indoor pool. For families, the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis has a pool with a Nile view plus a children’s pool.

Among the large spas in this selection is the Palace Spa at the Giza Palace: 1,900 m² with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, traditional hammam, couples massage and a VIP area, open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Guests of the Hyatt Centric Cairo West can also use the Pure Spa at the neighboring Hyatt Regency Cairo West.InterContinental Cairo Semiramis · SpaOn the Nile, each luxury hotel has its own signature. At the Fairmont Nile City Cairo the signature rituals are called “Heart of Cairo” and “Hammam Heaven”, and there’s also a private Turkish hammam and a hair and nail salon; access is for guests aged 18 and over. The Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Cairo covers more than 1,000 m², with an ice chamber, vitality pool and light therapy. At the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah you train on Technogym equipment, and the rituals at the Sofitel SPA range from “Secrets of Cleopatra” to “Oriental Experience”.

At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.

At the Kempinski Nile Garden City Cairo, a 5-star hotel in Garden City, the sauna, steam baths and whirlpool are free for hotel guests. At The Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo you can book poolside cabanas to go with your spa day, and the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis also has its own spa, the Semiramis Spa. If you choose a 5-star hotel in Giza mainly for its spa, it is best to go through the rituals with our travel advisors in advance.

The selection starts at 126 € at the Hyatt Centric Cairo West and goes up to 285 € at the Fairmont Nile City Cairo. Also on the pyramids side, the Giza Palace starts at 222 €; the six hotels on the Nile start at 150 €.

What’s included at all eight hotels: daily breakfast for two, an upgrade subject to availability, and early check-in and late check-out, also subject to availability. The upgrade is usually given on arrival; at the Hyatt Centric Cairo West it’s confirmed at booking, though not from a room to a suite. There’s no minimum stay anywhere.The St. Regis Cairo · Rooms & suitesWhen it comes to hotel credit, it pays to look closely. 100 US dollars comes with five hotels, including the Fairmont Nile City Cairo and The St. Regis Cairo. At the Kempinski Nile Garden City Cairo it’s 50 US dollars, at the Hyatt Centric Cairo West 25 US dollars. Five hotels also add a welcome gift, including the Fairmont and the St. Regis.Fairmont Nile City Cairo · Rooms & suitesClub floors are found at several luxury hotels on the Nile, including Fairmont Gold at the Fairmont Nile City Cairo with private check-in, breakfast, a light dinner and a 24-hour honesty bar, Club Millésime at the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah with the afternoon tea “Le Goûter” and evening cocktails, and the Club Lounge at The Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo with a Nile view.

Points and status can be earned at all eight hotels, across six programs: ALL (Accor) and Marriott Bonvoy apply at two hotels each, for example the Fairmont Nile City Cairo and The St. Regis Cairo; World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards and GHA Discovery at one each, and Leaders Club at the Giza Palace – there, simply give your membership number when booking.

When a stay at a 5-star hotel in Giza is most beautiful: from October to April, when the days are mild and the plateau is easy to explore on foot. In summer the day at the pyramids starts early, and the hot midday hours belong to the pool.

How long to stay: two nights on the pyramids side – one day for the plateau, one for the Grand Egyptian Museum – and, if you like, one or two more on the Nile.