A cylindrical, 27-storey tower at the southern tip of El Gezirah Island, right on the banks of the Nile, the El Gezirah Towers is within three kilometres of Cairo city centre. With modern decor and dark wood furniture, the 436 guestrooms enjoy views of the city's landmarks from their private balconies. All are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial phones with free local calls, high-speed Internet connections, safes and minibars.
Guests can work out in the gym, swim laps of the outdoor pool, or work up a sweat in the sauna and steam room. Onsite shops include a hair and beauty salon, as well as a florist and a gift stand for souvenir-hunters. From Italian to Oriental, the hotel's eateries offer a range of gastronomic options and guests can relax with drinks and snacks on the Nile itself at the hotel's floating bar. In the evening, guests can dance the night away in the nightclub and try their luck at the 24-hour casino. Facilities for business guests include meeting rooms, and secretarial services and those arriving by car can make use of onsite parking. Knowledgeable staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with local information and tour advice and guests can make use of high-speed Internet connections in the lobby to plan sightseeing itineraries. The hotel is two kilometres from the Egyptian Museum and within five kilometres of the bustling Khan el Khalili Bazaar. The Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza are 10 kilometres away. Cairo airport is 16 kilometres and about a 25 minute drive from the hotel. :