Five-star hotel at 1189 Corniche El Nil in Downtown Cairo, with rooms offering Nile or city views.
The short answer
St. Regis Cairo is a one-night hotel stay in Downtown Cairo, arranged through Discovery Tours Egypt.
Snapshot
02Overview
Along Corniche El Nil, the Nile becomes the first view to settle into the rhythm of Downtown Cairo. From a river-facing room, watch boats move past as the city carries on around the waterfront; a city-view room offers a different perspective on the neighborhood’s streets and daily pace.
The St. Regis Cairo gives you a contemporary base for time in the capital, with central business and cultural districts nearby. We arrange your room reservation and send confirmation before your stay, with our Cairo team available locally if you need support.
Background
St. Regis Cairo is a five-star hotel at 1189 Corniche El Nil in Downtown Cairo. The property faces the Nile and offers rooms with Nile or city views. Reservations are arranged through Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
Corniche El Nil follows the Nile through central Cairo. Downtown Cairo is a central urban district with business and cultural destinations; the hotel’s address places it on the riverfront rather than in the city’s outlying suburbs.
Cairo developed as a major urban center after its founding in 969 CE under the Fatimid dynasty. The Nile has shaped the city’s settlement, transport, and agriculture for millennia. Historic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a separate heritage area within the wider capital.
Room views, rates, meal plans, check-in and check-out times, and access to hotel facilities depend on the booking selected. Confirm whether breakfast is included and request a Nile-facing room when reserving; view assignment is subject to availability.
Named in this entry
St. Regis Cairo·Corniche El Nil·Nile River·Downtown Cairo·Cairo·Historic Cairo·Fatimid dynasty·Tahrir Square·Egyptian Museum·Qasr El Nil Bridge
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What lingers
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
Things to Consider
Worth knowing
Many downtown hotel options occupy established city streets; St. Regis Cairo is addressed on the Nile-facing Corniche El Nil. We arrange room bookings and provide local support, rather than reselling through an online travel marketplace.
Choose your room
This 46-square-meter room sleeps two and has one king bed. It is located on the top floor. In-room details include free Wi-Fi, a 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels, an iPod dock, a mini-fridge, and a minibar. The view is identified in the room name, but its specific outlook should be confirmed when booking.
Dining
Dining venue names, cuisines, service hours, and board-basis options are not described here, so confirm current arrangements before choosing a room rate. Ask us to check whether your preferred rate includes breakfast, and whether any restaurant or bar reservations are needed during your stay. Menu choices, opening times, and availability can change; the hotel can confirm current details directly. We can also help clarify what is included in the room rate you are considering.
On property
The fine print
Included
Field notes
Request a Nile-facing room at booking, then reconfirm the view category on your reservation.
Check whether your selected room rate includes breakfast before comparing nightly prices.
Ask the hotel to confirm check-in and check-out times before planning onward travel.
Confirm any spa or pool access details directly with the hotel before arrival.
Plan around price
Cheapest in Jul 2026 from $137 /night. Most expensive in Mar 2027 at $645 /night.
Jul26
$137
Cheapest
Aug26
$137
Sept26
$158
Oct26
$305
Nov26
$328
Dec26
$366
Jan27
$492
Feb27
$498
Mar27
$645
Highest
Apr27
$341
May27
$484
Jun27
$417
Indicative rates for a 2-night stay, 2 adults sharing. Actual nightly rates vary; final quote always confirmed at booking.
A handful of dates each year sit well above the typical monthly band. If your travel dates fall inside these, expect to pay a premium even in an otherwise quiet month.
Christmas 2026
23–26 December — global European traveller peak across Cairo, Luxor and Nile cruises
$519/night
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
$1110/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
$421/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt
$430/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
$477/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
$484/night
Tailor it
Ask us to check availability for a Nile-view room, a preferred room configuration, or a longer stay. We can also discuss breakfast arrangements and airport transfers, subject to availability and separate pricing.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Where it fits
Use St. Regis Cairo as a Downtown base before or after a Nile cruise departing from Luxor or Aswan. Pair the stay with sightseeing in central Cairo or a day trip to the Giza Plateau.
Accessibility
The St. Regis Cairo is on Corniche El Nil, but room-by-room accessibility and step-free routes should be confirmed with the hotel before booking. Cairo sidewalks and street crossings can be uneven, and getting around the city may involve curbs, crowded areas, and steps at older cultural sites. Ask the hotel to confirm the entrance route, elevator access, bathroom layout, and whether a roll-in shower or other mobility features are available for your room category. We can relay your requirements to the hotel, but cannot confirm that every room or nearby attraction is wheelchair accessible.
Before you go
Ask us to confirm the minimum age, child rate, and room occupancy rules for your dates, as these depend on the hotel's current policy and room category. Strollers are generally more useful inside the hotel than on Cairo's uneven sidewalks and crowded streets. Contact the hotel before arrival to confirm whether a crib, high chair, or other child equipment is available.
Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Location
The St. Regis Cairo is at 1189 Corniche El Nil in Downtown Cairo, on the Nile riverfront. The address places the hotel in central Cairo, but distances to specific attractions and local transit stops should be checked for the exact destination and route. Cairo traffic can affect driving times, so allow flexibility when planning cross-city trips. For directions, transport options, or estimated journey times from the hotel, ask us to check the route for your plans.
While you're here
Why book this with us
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Single-night reservations arranged through our Cairo team
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Choose between Nile-view and city-view room options
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Local support for a Downtown Cairo hotel stay
– Responsible travel
We arrange reservations at the St. Regis Cairo, which is operated by the hotel provider. We do not have verified details about the property's energy use, water management, waste handling, or local purchasing, so we cannot make environmental performance claims. The hotel is on Corniche El Nil in central Cairo; reaching museums, historic sites, and other districts may require a car or taxi, depending on your plans. Ask the hotel directly about its current sustainability practices and available transport options. We can also help coordinate local arrangements through our Cairo team when requested.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
·In summary
The hotel is at 1189 Corniche El Nil, on the Nile waterfront in Downtown Cairo. Its rooms are offered with Nile or city views, with room features and booking terms varying by selection.
Asked & answered
If plans change
What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
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