The Lotus is something of an institution in Cairo. Polished, first of all, it is most certainly not. It's very dark, strategically atmospheric, and crumbling in a rather decorous sort of a way. English is sporadically spoken, the decor is pure 1880-1950 and there's a good chance of spotting an impoverished archaeologist or two (probably me) when you are there.... More

Very nice and romantic place situated in the heart of Cairo. the staff is really caring and ready to help you. Cheap fares. Thanks for the amazing experience! It will be my must to go place for the next trip to Cairo

I made a reservation throw booking.com for the lotus hotel and it was very nice stay for me the hotel is very safe ,clean breakfast is good for me cheats was changed every day I will alwayes come back to the lotus for sure

I loved this hotel. It was what I would call shabby chic. Yes the hotel is a long way from its former Glory days of the 1940s but it is truly like walking into a history vault. I loved the original decor. My room was clean, and the old woman who worked there did my laundry and had it back... More

I read about the lotus in trip advisor and stayed there for 2 night the room was clean the sheets was changed every day the staff was very helpful they arranged a taxi to pick me up from the airport and a tour to Giza it went ok the breakfast is good the hotel is safe enough for me to... More

I have to Lotus Meany times now it is safe hotel with a great staff rooms are clean the staff is very helpful always there for me if I need anything . Lotus has been recently renovated the breakfast I average hot water is on mornings and evenings. My advice always ask for a renovated room on the back side... More

I stayed at the Lotus with my granddaughter over Christmas/New Year 2010/2011 just before the revolution in January 2011. I would have rated it higher but the room did leave a bit to be desired and we had no water each day for almost 12 hours and when we did we could not always rely on getting hot water.. Hopefully... More

Would have been five star but my electricity went off - I told reception and no-one did anything about it. After a night on the town returned to a room with still no electricity and had trouble persuading the receptionist even to look at it. Threatened to leave and then he looked - all fixed by the flick of a... More

Stayed at the lotus last month. The location is very central, in the middle of every place you might need to visit. The Egyptian museum, metro station to Old Cairo, Shopping, Bazars, Islamic Cairo, Restaurants, Theatres, Cinemas and the Central Railway station. Rooms are clean and cozy. Hotel staff very nice and friendly. The hotel sent their car to me... More