Le Cairo has a new palace with the opening of a St. Regis, one of the luxury brands of the Marriott group. Butler service in every room and suite; design blending opulence, refinement and elegance Bronze and wooden sculptures embellished with gold, borderies and crystal chandeliers galore: the establishment, located in the heart of the Egyptian metropolis at the northern end of the Corniche, aims to raise the bar on contemporary Egyptian glamour.
Set in a complex of two towers designed by the famous architect Michael Graves, this 39-storey hotel rises high above the banks of the Nile and offers 80 luxurious flats, 286 rooms and suites. These include three vast royal suites with private fitness rooms and saunas, as well as panoramic views of the Nile from behind their picture windows.
The St Regis Cairo naturally adds a host of top-of-the-range services with several indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa of over 1,000 m2, numerous dining areas including the J&G Steakhouse and the Tianma Asian restaurant, as well as a number of restaurants. the iconic St. Regis Barinspired by the King Cole Bar at the St. Regis New York.
But the venue also lends itself to VIP business meetings, with its 10 flexible meeting rooms equipped with cutting-edge technology and its event spaces to match the location. The Astor Ballroom, with its sweeping curved staircases surrounding an imposing Swarovski chandelier, provides a spectacular backdrop for gala dinners, while the 990 square metre Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 1,000 guests under its three-storey high vaulted ceiling.
