The Nile Hotel, Cairo closes for two-year refurb

The Nile Hotel bid farewell to its guests on January 1 and closed its doors for the following 30 months to undergo an extensive makeover.

Owned by Misr Hotels, a subsidiary of The Holding Company for Tourism, Hotels and Cinema, plans are in place to convert the property, located along the famous river in the heart of downtown Cairo, to reflect its former glory as a landmark in the city.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C president and chief operating officer Simon Cooper said the company was looking to “raise the bar of excellence” and “define the service standards with the values inherent in The Ritz-Carlton culture”.

“Our goal is to transform this property to be the destination of choice for luxury travelers and establish the hotel as one of the best in the world,” Fuller added.

When it re-opens, the new hotel will feature a contemporary design by WZMH Architects/Frank Nicholson Inc.

The Nile Ritz-Carlton will comprise 327 guestrooms, including 52 suites.

There will be two 432m² Royal Suites, each featuring a grand entrance with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a 270-degree panoramic view of the Nile, two bedrooms, a living room and dining area.