It was clean and comfortable, and in an excellent location. Walking distance of the Egyptian Museum. Metro was less than 5 minutes walk. Many reastaurants in the hotel and in the area. Easy to get taxis. Shisha at the hotel was very good.

The management could have been more accomodating. My wife and I arrived early from Alexandria and wanted to have an early check in - while the hotel allowed us to do so, they made us pay for the early check in. Also, we asked if it was possible to upgrade to a nile facing room, however, the hotel said that this would have been at an extra cost. I felt given that the hotel was not near full at the time of our stay, they could have accomodated us with the early check in and the upgrade at no extra cost (or at least one of the two). These niceties make all the difference and separates big hotels from its competitors. I was also made to go down to reception on the second day with my passport, as for some reason both our key cards were deactivated. I won't necessarily recommend the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis as it has not distinguished itself to me, and friends and family could try other good hotels in the area like the 4 Seasons or the Sofitel and have a similar experience.

The hotel was excellent all-around; the rooms were very nice, they had wonderful beds and pillows, and the restaurants were great. I had to use the Business Center and the customer service I received there from Ahmed and Ehab was outstanding! I highly recommend this hotel.

The hotel is located on Tahrir Square with great views on the Nile. Rooms are showing some age and the pillows are seriously un comfortable but this is about it. Everything else is just great from the lavish breakfast to the variety of restaurants which are excellent. The service here is something you will remember because it is special.

In November 2012 we stayed at the Semiramis for three nights following a two-week cruise through the Mideast. The location is perfect, adjacent to Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum, and offers a gorgeous view of the Nile. Cairo is a city that never sleeps with active night life, intense traffic, and lots of noise. We loved being able to step out on our balcony and look out over the frenetic life below yet, with the heavy drapes closed, it was blissfully quiet and serene. Our room was spacious and well-equipped.

The hotel offers free wi-fi in the lobby along with shopping, cocktail lounge with live music, casino for non-Egyptians, and several restaurants. We especially enjoyed the breakfast buffet at the Night and Day restaurant where there is an amazing selection of fresh juices, the pita bread is hot from the oven (the lady who bakes the bread is especially sweet and friendly), and the fresh fruit and vegetables are very tasty.