“A pleasure”

A most enjoyable experience at the Talisman.

“Top Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis”

Der Name ist Programm: Das Haus hat Charme und könnte auch irgendwo in Paris stehen. Ein alter Kasten, um 1900 gebaut und in der 5. Etage im orientalischen Stil eingerichtet. Für jemanden, der bewußt keinen Mövenpick- oder Hilton-Standard sucht, genau das Richtige. Das Team ist super-nett und spricht gut Englisch und Französisch. Deshalb wohl auch viele französische Individual-Touris. Beim nächsten Trip nach Kairo buche ich auf jeden Fall wieder hier!

“We had a wonderful experience”

Our stay at the Talisman was one of the best hotel and/or travel experiences that we have had. The people were great, they had a great tour service available in the lobby, free wi-fi, the hotel was very clean and comfortable, just an all around excellent place to stay.

“Great Hotel: Know Before You Go”

As this was my first visit to Cairo I was unprepared for the condition of the downtown area where we stayed; the buildings reflect the beautiful detail of early 20th century architecture but so many of them are falling into disrepair. The exterior condition is somewhat disconcerting upon arriving at The Talisman and the mix of vacant floors with inhabited floors was also a surprise. The Talisman itself is a charming boutique hotel with a wonderfully helpful and accommodating staff. The furnishings are more than comfortable and make a guest feel quite at home. Once a visitor becomes accustomed to the downtown area's condition The Talisman's location as "base camp" makes for a convenient visit for all that Cairo has to offer.

“Si nous retournons au Caire ce sera au Talisman sans hésitation”

Idéalement situé dans le centre commerçant actuel. Hotel confortable et décoré avec recherche. Les lits sont très confortables. Les chambres sur la rue sont un peu bruyantes mais les doubles fenêtres sont efficaces et le spectacle de la rue depuis le balcon est un régal. Sa situation permet de faire beaucoup de visites à pied (musée egytien, khan el khalili par ex) ou d'accéder au métro à moins d'1 km.(Même le retour à pied de Zamalek le soir du 31 décembre). Le meilleur choix pour qui veut aussi découvrir Le Caire d'aujourd'hui.

“Cozy and Charming”

I stayed at the Talisman during my last 3-days in Cairo in January, 2008. ( I was traveling throughout Egypt for 1-month) Aside from the lack of consistent hot and cold water in the mornings, which made showering very difficult, the Talisman was very comfortable and an over all pleasurable experience. The Staff is also very helpful and friendly. I do think that The Talisman Hotel is greatly OVER PRICED, especially when you compare it to other Cairo hotels with the same caliber of comfort and room aesthetics. There are plenty of other hotels in central Cairo and in the nearby district of Zamalek (where I also stayed), that are just as clean, cozy and cute, but at half the price. Seriously! Happy Travels! Jessie

“A Beautiful Stay”

I really enjoyed the Talisman. I loved the architectural features, the marble showers, the salon, library and decoration. At checkin, the receptionist seemed a little unprepared for my arrival, but it caused no problems at all. She was helpful but did give incorrect information regarding Khal al Khalili which put me in a bad situation. Nevertheless, I looved the hotel. It was convenient for what I wanted to do. I was able to walk to the Egyptian Museum and the Nile. There were plenty of shops and busy-ness near the hotel. I was across the street from McDonalds which I appreciated because I did not feel like trying to guess at a decent place to eat. I just went with what was familiar as I only had two days in Cairo and I arrived later than I expected! The hotel has a menu with decent prices as well. I ordered from them my second night and was satisfied. The breakfast at the Talisman is fair. There's juice, toast, cereal, fruit, yogurt and a few other selections I probably do not remember. It is what I needed to start my days in Cairo. There was not anything hot as I recall. The antique elevator was charming to me, although before I went I read others' reviews that spoke against the look of the hotel from the outside. I don't know what these people would expect in as large and busy a city as Cairo, but the entrance was no bother to me, as the Cairene people are very nice and I did not feel a sense of danger at all. In summary, I loved the Talisman. I am glad that I stayed there

“Charming and authentic”

I was at first a little apprehensive about the location and entrance to the hotel, but once you enter on the 5th floor it is a real delight. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating, and the atmosphere was relaxed and captured a very nice mood....

“Vraiment Charmant”

This is a veritable gem tucked discreetly away from the madness and noise of the Downtown area of Cairo. Adhering to a vaguely Moroccon-esque decor and ambience, this comfortable, quirkily elegant hotel is clean and run by helpful staff. The breakfast room inspires under a chandeliered brightness and fortifies one for a jostling chaotic day ahead in Egypt's prime city.