I just came back from Egypt, where I also stayed three nights at Hotel Carlton in Cairo, which was a huge disappointment. The hotel is cheap and its location is really good - but these are the only advantages. The rooms are dingy and the bathrooms are undiscribable. On the whole the staff was not very friendly and could not... more

If you're not looking for a luxury but just comfortable stay, this place is really great! It's in the centre, it's got a local market just around the corner, fast (Egyptian) food and coffee shops. I love those sandwiches filled with salad, cheese and eggs just around the corner! The rooms - for Cairo - are spacious, nicely furnished and... more

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights at a cost of about £16 per double room, per night. We saw Cairo on our own rather than as part of a tour and this hotel provided a great base to do so. This hotel was recommended to us from a friend who had stayed there. I made the booking by... more

If you want a taste of a Cairo long since drowned by the constant squeal of car horns and 5-star monstrosities that line the Nile, stay at the Carlton. The tranquil lobby and small oak-panelled bar and restaurant areas still shows signs of the 1930's style that would have once made this hotel possibly one of the best in Cairo.... more