Carlton Downtown Cairo

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Carlton Downtown Cairo in Cairo offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, minibars, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, parquet floors, and a work desk. Dining and Leisure: The hotel features a family-friendly restaurant serving international cuisine, a romantic restaurant, and a bar. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea in a relaxed setting. Convenient Location: Located 16 km from Cairo International Airport, the hotel is a 17-minute walk from Tahrir Square and 1.2 km from The Egyptian Museum. Nearby attractions include Al-Azhar Mosque and Cairo Tower. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its terrace, bar, and attentive staff, the hotel offers a free airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, and free on-site private parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Situated in the best rated area in Cairo, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Free private parking available at the hotel

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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Barry
United States United States
“excellent breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff who speal English very well. The hotel has a distinctive old world charm, reminding me of its heyday after it opened in 1935, and it still evokes that era. Some of the furnishings and rooms are...”
Marina
Russia Russia
“We really liked our studio room and the general atmosphere of the hotel. Everything, starting with the carpet at the entrance, the decoration of the lobby and the meeting with a reputable hotel employee at the reception, created a sense of time...”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Charming hotel, real sense of history (lovely old photos on display). Very helpful and friendly staff. They Organised a bespoke trip for us to two pyramid sites, which was amazing. Great value stay. Prime location for visiting lots of things....”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is an old hotel, it’s oozing colonial style and character. Great view of downtown Cairo, especially when the French window blinds were first opened up onto the chaos of the streets. Nice staff.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An absolute gem, tucked away on the upper floors of a period building downtown. The interior still retains its original 1930’s charm, and the rooftop bar is fantastic (especially watching the sun go down over the city). Friendly, clean and...”
Cathy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice quite location but central and close to lots of places to eat. Staff welcoming, friendly and helpful. Very characterful. Would recommend.”
Martin
Germany Germany
“Excellent location, beautiful building with long history, and nice rooms. Even if you don't stay here, the rooftop bar is a welcome delight from the busy hazel. And there is 🍺 They also let me park my luggage for the day on the day of departure.”
Debra
Canada Canada
“The hotel's historic charm is beautiful. The staff are outstanding: friendly and exceptionally helpful.”
Gregory
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“This place has a great vibe, old world charm. A real 1950s feel to it - not for everyone but I really enjoyed it. The bar on the terrace was very enjoyable. The staff were super helpful. The rooms are not modernised but that's part of the charm.”
Alun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Iconic hotel and roof top restaurant / bar. Excellent location for exploring Downtown and accessing the Metro.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Carlton Roof Garden
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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