Our room was on the 3rd floor overlooking the plaza and the harbor. The room was large and old-fashioned, clean and comfortable. Churchill slept here. So did Noel Coward and Somerset Maugham. During WWII, this was the HQ of British Intelligence. If the hotel hasn't changed much since then (the bathrooms are modern), that's a considerable part of its charm.... more

Stayed here for two nights after visiting some family who lives in Cairo. After staying in other Sofitel properties I was expecting 4 star level amenities. The hotel is quite old, was previously known as the "Cecil" (all the locals still know it this way). I am by no means a super picky traveler, do not need a concierge to... more

This hotel is not what it appears. It's not a four star hotel! There are cockroaches in the hotel and the staff are very unfriendly. At the restaurant if they notice that you wanna pay with a card, they won't pick up your card and the check to force you to pay cash and leave more tip that you intended.... more

This hotel is in the perfect location. Just across the street from the Mediterranean sea and walking distance to many of the sites. The rooms are HUGE but are a little dated. They serve the best breakfast and the service is very efficient. Overall it was good and I would stay there again:) more

As an older couple, we stayed at the Sofitel Cecil in April, 2009 in search of its historic origins. They gave us the 'Om Kalsoum' suite on the North-east corner - great views from both balconies. It's certainly quaint but charming. The buffet breakfasts and meals in the main dining room and the Asian roof-top restaurant were good. My wife... more

Looks very nice from the outside, and yes, it's a very historic hotel but... It's too old for Sofitel. Rooms definitely need refurbishment, so does the lobby area. Everything looks dusty and worn out. Although can't fault the service and food - deserves its 4*. more

Needless to stay its a great heritage property well maintained over the years. It has that real old world charm. A place where legendary Agatha christie also stayed. Huge rooms with big bathroom. A flawless property. Highly appreciable breakfast spead, unbelievable. Large selection of breads and juices to say the least. Excellent quality food of a very high standard. Flawless. more

i stayed here last year (july 07) with a friend for a night and it was a really nice clean hotel. its old school but thats the charm of the place in my opinion. check the lifts out:) the breakfast was really good loads of things to choose from. centrally located. we walked from the train station which is about... more

I switched to this hotel when the Metropole ran out of room on my 4th night in Alexandria. Compared to the Metropole this hotel is a bit more polished - nice beds, contemporary bedding, double glazed modern windows, nice new bathroom, table and chairs near window, etc. It was expensive enough that I had to give up my window view,... more