InterContinental CAIRO SEMIRAMIS
Hotel Overview
Great location. A bit pricey for what you get for US standards
The room was pretty standard, but considering that for the same $220 per night you can stay at the...
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WildWizzle
- 3 Jan 2012
Don't have one
This was a luxury hotel - pretty much top-notch in terms of services, room and such. We ate there...
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not interested
- 22 Dec 2010
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CORNICHE EL NIL,P.O. BOX 60, GARDEN CITY, CAIRO, 11511
- Area served
- CAIRO
- Nearby airports
- Cairo International Airport, (CAI), 22.00, N, Km
- Area description
- Downtown - downtown
Amenities
- Airline Desk
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Babysitting/Child Services
- Barber/Beauty Shop
- Bath Tub
- Bidet
- Business Center
- Car Rental Desk
- Casino
- Cellular Telephone Rental
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Concierge Desk
- Connecting Rooms
- Cribs Available
- Currency Exchange
- Desk with Lamp
- DVD Player
- Email Service
- Executive Level
- FAX
- Florist
- Free Local Telephone Calls
- Free Newspaper
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High Speed Internet
- Honeymoon Suite
- Internet Access
- Ironing Board
- Live Entertainment
- Lounge
- Maid Service
- Mini Bar
- News Stand
- Outdoor Pool
- Outlet Adapters
- Overhead Projector
- Phone with speaker
- Pool
- Porters
- Rollaway Beds
- Room Service
- Safe
- Safe Deposit Box
- Satellite TV
- Sauna
- Temperature Control
- Tour Desk
- Turndown Service
- TV
- Valet Parking
- White Board
Dining
- Night & Day
- Enjoy the unique show cooking at Night & Day as our brigade of chefs brings you an array of fusion dishes “a la minute”.
- The Grill Restaurant & Lounge
- The Grill presents the unique flavors of contemporary, traditional & brasserie French cuisine in an elegant ambience overlooking the Nile. Discover every Friday the Grill’s kitchen secrets for dinner at a great price… Special live jazz performance: Sund
- Birdcage
- Everything about the Birdcage is pure Thailand, from the exotic water feature at the door to the authentic etiquette displayed throughout your meal. What will really transport you across the continent; however, are the sizzling sounds and enticing aromas
- Pane Vino
- Only the finest ingredients have been hand selected for an authentic taste of Italy at Pane Vino. Share the universal passion for pasta and pizza alongside a glass of wine from our extensive selection with panoramic Nile views as your backdrop.
- Sabaya
- Sabaya may be rooted in Lebanese tradition, but Chef Nasser Makhoul is willing to branch out with contemporary flair. Mezzas are the magic of the menu, with hot and cold options including Kebbe Nayye, Stuffed Vine Leaves, Hommow Bil Awarma, Makanik and Ch
- Café Corniche
- Café Corniche is like a friendly neighbourhood shop, but with a dash of Oriental flair. Open all the time, it satisfies your sweet tooth with temptations such as the Ivory Coast (chocolate éclair), the Wimbledon (strawberry tartlet) and the Burgundy (rasp
- Sabaya under the Stars
- Enjoy delicious food under the stars. Sabaya under the Stars is only open in summertime.
- Pane Vino Terrace
- Sit back, relax and indulge in tasty Italian bites with serene Nile views as your backdrop at the newly renovated Pane Vino Terrace. Relish in authentic specialties by Italian Chef Federica Piccioni as you bask in open-air breezes and warm Italian ambienc
- Abou El Sid
- Famous place where Egyptian cuisine is served in an elegant classy surrounding.A lovely outlet, also frequented as a night spot, and a fine place to dine. The mezzas are a success, and their mulukheya served with chicken or hamam is notoriously delicious.
- Abu Tarek
- Abu Tarek is a legend of Koshary in Egypt, since 1950 well known with its' delicious Koshary and Egyptian sweet dishes like "Rozz'b'Laban" and "Mahallabeyya". Still serving its' Koshary with very reasonable prices.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers
Guest Reviews (7)
Ratings and reviews for InterContinental CAIRO SEMIRAMIS
- All travelers (7) 4.1 / 5
- Couples (4) 4.5 / 5
- Families (1) 1 / 5
- Friends (1) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 3.4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
WildWizzle
Great location. A bit pricey for what you get for US standards
The room was pretty standard, but considering that for the same $220 per night you can stay at the Venetian in Las Vegas, the Intercontinental is quite pricey for what you get. Internet was not free, but not overly expensive, although the speed wasn't very fast. The Lebanese restaurant has great quality food, although pricey. The location is really good as it is in the middle of down town, and you can walk to the Egypt museum in 10 minutes, and a short 4 metro stops will take you directly to the Hanging Church. There was a wedding on one of the days we stayed there, and they blasted the music from the 2nd floor restaurants so loudly that when talking to the reception, I couldn't hear him talk from across the counter. However, I guess that is normal for middle eastern weddings. Breakfast buffet was fairly good, but for the same $30 per person, the buffet in Las Vegas blows this away.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
not interested
Don't have one
This was a luxury hotel - pretty much top-notch in terms of services, room and such. We ate there several times - very pricey, especially with the 25%+ service fees and taxes added on. Food was good. We got good service - the desk manager was most accommodating and the business center allowed me short-time access to my email for no fee (the only hotel of 6 to do this for me). Overall it was a positive experience and a great refuge from the cacophony of Cairo.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
The complimentary bottled drinking water was not adequate to meet our daily needs and additional water, snacks, and drinks were expensive in the hotel. But there is a little kiosk out the side door where we purchased bottled water, drinks and snacks for perhaps one tenth the hotel price. The wizened old man running the shop was very friendly and one of few vendors in Egypt who wasn't hustling.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Carlos
Semiramis Cairo
It was really special, I will recommend this Hotel to my family, friends, and colleagues.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
LADY GEORGE
LUXURY
WE ENJOYED THE LEVEL OF SERVICE IN THE ROOM, CLEAN VERY ACCOMODATING STAFF, EXCELLENT FOOD PROCURED THROUGH ROOM SERVICE. SO FIRST CLASS TOPS BUT THE LOBBY NOT UP TO PAR. IT IS LARGE ANONYMOUS MULTIPLE BANKS OF ELEVATORS..THE SORT OF UPSCALE SCENARIO ONE WOULD EXCEPT AT AT AIRPORT HOTEL, BUT NOT IN THE CITY...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Not Applicable
OPT OUT OFR THE MORE EXPENSIVE LIMOUSINE SERVICE, IF YOU HAVE A CHOICE, RATHER THAN TAKING A TAXI. TAXIS IN CAIRO ARE PATCHWORKS OF OLD CARS PUT TOGETHER, GENERALLY DO NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING (A MAJOR PROBLEM DUE TO HEAT AND DUST WHICH IS ALL PERVASIVE) AND NEGOTIATE WITH THE DRIVERS. PRICES VARY WITH SIZE IF CAR, SO DON'T BE INTIMIDATED BY THE WORD LIMOUSINE, MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, IT REFERS TO A SEDAN TYPE CAR. ALSO EVERYTHING IS SO CHEAP IN EGYPT THAT IT ISN'T A BAD IDEA TO SPOIL ONESELF A LITTLE ONCE IN A WHILE...
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
FAMILY
you can do better...
HOTEL RECEPTION STAFF WERE NOT HELPFUL. CHECK IN / OUT TOOK TOO LONG DO NOT USE THE TOUR GUIDE SERVICE PROVIDED BY HOTEL GUEST SERVICES; OUR GUIDE SPENT A LOT TIME TAKING US TO "GOVERNMENT" STORES AND SHOPS; AND NOT TO THE MUSEUMS, ETC... THE RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS IN THE HOTEL WERE VERY GOOD. THE AIRPORT PICK UP / DROP OFF SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE HOTEL WAS GOOD.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
beanie
Intercontinental Semiramis
If you take traveler's checks take your bank receipt or you will have a difficult time in Cairo cashing them. Not so difficult at the Red Sea resorts. Also be prepared if you get any assistance, baggage or what not they will expect pay and they try to grab your bags even if you tell them no.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
Never accept the first price they offer you. The Kahn is a great shopping place that you can barter and get a lot for your money.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Ottimo Hotel con parecchi servizi
Ottimo Hotel con parecchi servizi (palestra, piscina, ecc. ecc.) adeguati alle esigenze del cliente anche più esigenti. La vastissima varietà di ristoranti e pub rendono il soggiorno veramente molto piacevole. Camere molto curate e pulite, anche se sinceramente mi aspettavo qualcosa in più dal bagno. Internet low speed incluso. Dal mio punto di vista l'unica nota negativa riguarda il prezzo. Va bene tutto, siamo al Cairo, è un Intercontinental a 5 stelle, ma secondo me il prezzo per notte rimane molto costoso.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
- * includes taxes
