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Sofitel Cecil Alexandria


Hotel class 4.0 of 5
16 Saad Zagloul Square, Alexandria 1726, Egypt
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2 of 5 stars
lpooll   4 contributions
Paris
Nov 16, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

When I reserved the hotel they insisted that I take half board. As soon as I saw the menu, an old photocopy of an old photocopy, I realised why they needed to force guests to eat in the hotel. The menu was a joke and the food even worse, it reminded me of "Faulty Towers".For the rest of my stay... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sakrison   7 contributions
Ripon, Wisconsin
Nov 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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3 of 5 stars
PassportandVisa   5 contributions
Washington, DC
Nov 9, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/2 found this review helpful

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

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2 of 5 stars
sommar-sol_2009   6 contributions
Gothenburg
Oct 19, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

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

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3 of 5 stars
amusingdestinations   4 contributions
canada
May 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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

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4 of 5 stars
Kiwi_rua   3 contributions
May 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

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

very old
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2 of 5 stars
Thefall   79 contributions
Moscow
Jan 11, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
abhijitsengupta   6 contributions
New Delhi, India
Dec 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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

nice place
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4 of 5 stars
AC_manchester   30 contributions
Manchester, UK
Jul 10, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
ManyMarvels   14 contributions
San Francisco, California
Jun 20, 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel
2/2 found this review helpful

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

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Sofitel Cecil Alexandria Also Known As

  • Accor Cecil Alexandria
  • Sofitel Alexandria
  • Alexandria Sofitel
Address: 16 Saad Zagloul Square, Alexandria 1726, Egypt