“I booked the hotel but actually stayed in their other property Sama Sherif Basha Hotel due to unavailability issues. This could have gone terribly wrong and was offered to stay in Sama Sherif and at 4am in the morning I don’t want to end up in the streets so accepted. The trip was saved. Ahmed was very helpful in settling us in the rooms and it was spacious and clean. Breakfast was served in the room and could feed a whole village. The hotel is in Downtown Cairo and plenty of restaurants and……
“Very lovely hotel in the heart of historic Cairo. Very friendly, kind, and considerate staff. Extremely nice food including a delicious home cooked dinner which was unexpectedly included in my reservation for free. Roof terrace is beautiful, room is very comfortable, and the art and craft taking place around the building is very interesting. The perfect hotel for visiting historic/Islamic Cairo. ”
“Stayed two nights whilst in Cairo, location is on a side street just off main road, centrally located. Staff friendly and very helpful. Small number of rooms, basic but fine. Great breakfasts, plenty of pastries and coffee”
“The staff was very helpful and flexible with our needs and requests. They treated our 3-year-old son very well. Besides, the place itself is very clean and comfortable.”
“Fraudulent Hotel: Forced Relocation, Sabotaged Rooms & Terrible Hygiene
1. Extreme Noise Pollution
The room faces a all-night street market with constant honking, yelling, and parties until 4 AM. Even with earplugs, sleep is impossible.
2. Unacceptable Cleanliness
Stained mirrors, hairs on bedsheets, leaking toilet, and intentionally removed faucet valve causing deafening noise when turning on water.
3. Scam & Coercion
Despite a prepaid non-refundable booking for 4 nights, on the 3rd……
“An absolute standout stay! The entire property is sparkling clean, modern, and relaxing. Check-in was effortless, the bed was ultra-comfortable, and the Wi-Fi and amenities worked without a hitch. The staff were exceptionally kind and attentive from start to finish. I couldn’t have asked for a smoother or more enjoyable experience—10/10 recommendation!”