A modern sited overlooking the river, the Nile Hilton is situated next to the Egyptian Museum and 13 kilometres from the Pyramids and Sphinx. This 12 floor hotel features 431 guestrooms, all of which extend to balconies with views over Cairo or the Nile and include satellite television, direct dial phones and wireless Internet access.
Guests can stay in shape at the hotel’s Health and Fitness Club. The gym area offers cardio vascular and weight machines, and after a workout guests can unwind in the sauna and steam room or take a dip in the plunge pool. Qualified instructors are on hand to offer advice and plan exercise programmes, and a range of massage treatments are available. The hotel also houses an outdoor pool, which is heated during the winter and features a sun deck equipped with loungers, cabanas and a poolside bar. The two floodlit tennis clay courts play host to the VIP Tennis Classic tournament twice a year, and are staffed by professional tennis coaches. The hotel houses ten bars and restaurants, ranging from an authentic Italian trattoria to an open air lounge bar offering Oriental specialities and shishas. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas for those who wish to plan a day’s sightseeing and the hotel houses ten meeting and conference rooms, the largest of which can accommodate corporate events or social functions of up to 1,000 people. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can provide around the clock room service, exchange currency and book tickets for shows and sightseeing excursions in the area. Those interested in the country’s rich history will find the Egyptian Museum located next to the hotel, and the Coptic Museum and seventh century Hanging Church are both within ten kilometres. Cairo International Airport is 21 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.