The Talisman Hotel was in a fantastic downtown spot but taxis do have a really hard time finding it. It’s very boutique, it was the only hotel that I saw that didn’t have a guy standing with a gun and a metal detector at the door.

Another nice thing was from the rooms you could barely hear traffic from down below due to double doors on the patio. The rooms were spacious and the bathrooms were very up to date and clean. Breakfast was nice, the classic pastries, bread and a bit of fruit. They do have free in house WI FI and computer access. Overall one of the nicer hotels we had been to while in Cairo.

This botique hotel is a rare and wonderful find in Cairo - accomodations and service on par with international hotel chains, but with an intimate and local vibe. The location is perfect - right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown, though you would never know it once you get inside the quiet oasis of the hotel. The rooms are adorable, the breakfast carried and filling, and the staff incredibly helpful and friendly.

We chose to book a car and guide through the tour company based in the hotel (Adventures in Egypt) to take us around to the surrounding sites (Giza, Sakkara, Memphis). We were very pleased with the service -the guide was knowledgable and professional, and they were willing to modify the tour slightly in order to accomodate our preferences.

This hotel was adequate for our purposes in Cairo. It was neat and clean. However for the price we paid it was very poor value. We paid less for the Old Winter Palace in Luxor/LTI in Aswan (both wonderful hotels - see my reviews) and the front desk and the tour agency head werent very helpful esp when we didnt want to take his tours. I wouldnt stay here again only on grounds that it wasnt value for money.

This hotel is much more personal than any of the big western chains in town. Of course, it is also much simpler, but the rooms are comfortable enough, each is decorated with taste and you have a lounge and a library that the guests can use. Free wifi is provided. Breakfast could definitely be improved though.