This elegant luxury hotel lies at the heart of Cairo on the eastern bank of the River Nile. The hotel affords a glorious view of the city, the Nile and the Pyramids. Cairo's countless entertainment and shopping venues as well as sights of interest are to be found in the immediate vicinity. Public transport may be found only 100 m from the hotel.

834 rooms, including 67 suites and 501 double rooms, are located on 36 storeys and can be reached by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop. Children can enjoy the playground. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.