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A five-star hotel located in downtown Cairo, with a Nile view. First built in 1814, this historic hotel which hosted emperors, kings and queens, was rebuilt in its present location without compromising its classic style.
Caravan coffee shop Italian restaurant Asia House restaurant Omar El Khayam restaurant
Direct dial telephone Satellite channels -color TV Video - Radio Shaving outlet 220v
quote:Originally posted by wills76: Any information would be most appriciated.
primak Member # 494
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No go. The hotel is run down, service is bad, food is disgusting and there's a court case between Helnan and the owning company. That is if you're expecting a luxury hotel. If you're a budget traveller then, it's ok, don't expect much though but at leat it is very central and you could also get a very nice nile view.
wills76 Member # 4427
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Thanks for the information
strangelookingnegro Member # 151
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Like Primak said...it isn't very good except for the views and you can do better at either the Nile Hilton or the Semiramis Intercontinental. Check out their prices and see if either of them can compete.
My favorite is the Marriott in Zamalek though for a nice location and decent hotel.
Bulldog Member # 2721
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You got a nice Egyptian pair of entertainers in the Nepoleon bar that start around 11'o Clock. Last year for lunch I ordered Lamb cutlet and potatoes and greens from the menu, What I got was Lamb,carrots,greens and rice Shame about the potatoes they didn't have any even though the person next to me had chips on his plate. Al this care of the Helnan shepherd. The nile Hilton is much nicer.
timbuctoo Member # 440
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Wasn't a lot of the English Patient supposed to be set in the Shephard?
Ragga Member # 5478
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Hi wills, i was in the same step last spring trying to choose frome Helnan shepard or Piramiza hotel couse it was a similar net price i had for those 2 hotels, but i picked Piramiza it is in Dokki and not far frome the central very easy to take taxi frome there and very cheep, they have a small swimming pool!!! and the service there was exelent and all the staff very friendly and helpful.
Adrian Member # 5242
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The wife and I stayed at the Piramiza back in 1998. We had a lovely peppered steak one evening by the pool.
We have also stayed at the Sheraton Cairo, which was also nice but was not too keen on the breakfast.
Where ever you decide please make sure you ask for a room on a high floor, the views are fantastic.
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