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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
