I travel a lot all over the world. This hotel is by far the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. Do not be fooled this is Not a 5-star hotel may be 2 or 3 star hotel. The room is very small and stuffy, the furniture is old and some are borken, the hotel condition in general is pitty,... more

THE HOTEL The hotel is billed as being 5 stars. It isnt. It may have been at one time but it isnt up to the standard of the normal Hilton 5 star hotel. It is a very run down, shabby and tired looking hotel in dire need of a face lift. The staff were very helpful and always courteous. Give... more

We've stayed at this hotel several times. Great in the summer to escape Cairo heat, and a nice beach, though sometimes sea is a bit rough for small children to swim. Like all other hotels on Egypt's North Coast it's a self-contained resort, i.e. nowhere else nearby to go unless you get in the car and drive to Alexandria or... more

The Borg al Arab Hilton hotel is located about 45 minutes from Alexandria toward Al Alamain and Libya. If you are staying in Cairo and are tired of seeing ancient remanents of Egyptian civilization, this is a good diversion. You can reach the resort by train (about 2 and a half hours from Cairo), bus or personal auto, First class... more