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Reviews of Hotel Novotel Cairo El Borg 4 stars

3 Saray El Gezirah, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt

#292 of 521 hotels in Cairo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1041 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    5.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room City Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very nice experience with a very polite and friendly staff. A special thanks for mahmoud in front office recieption for his efforts with me. The room is very good with a nice Nile view I really enjoyed. Breakfast is good I liked it.and thanks Ms mirna for everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room City Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The seamless check-in and check-out process, convenient lication and reception staff. Special mention for Vereena who helped with a room of my choice. She was super helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    More thank what you expect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room River Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast varieties

    Everything is an outstanding,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and relaxing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room City Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was not varied and the quality was average

    Location and cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room City Side
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lifts are slow. The tour guides available in the hotel were not very helpful

    The location of the hotel. Staff was very helpful and courteous. The rooftop cafe with nile view was amazing. Breakfast was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Very good compared to the hotels in cairo downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room City Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ac is noisy and it doesn’t cool

    Location, view, staff, no traffic sound, peaceful night, roof cafe

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room City Side
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were not rude but not overly helpful either.

    Breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room River Side
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not isolated enough from outside sounds, it was a little bit complicated to sleep

    Overall very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Very good location to enjoy Zamalek district
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room City Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The swimming pool could be renovated.

    The room had a very nice panoramic view on the Cairo tower, very nice breakfast and great rooftop for sunset, very kid-friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room River Side
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The musical noise of the boats disturbed us until the morning.

    The location was perfect. Employees were very friendly. Breakfast and foods were great. Rooms are veey clean and Nile wiev were great. Thanks for everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Great for the value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room City Side
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We stayed at the top floor which I think there was a restaurant above us. It was noisy and also the surroundings was noisy since it was Feast of Ramadan.

    The location is good close to Tahrir Square near Nile River. The staff is very friendly. The value for money is great. Swimming pool was closed for two days but they take us to a near Hotel for the pool for these two days.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    6.0
    Ups and downs. Breakfast was nice, the check-in was smooth, but issues with phone,hot water,noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room River Side
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The service was disappointing and slow. The first issue we faced when we checked into our room was that the phone was not working. We raised this at around 11AM, and raised it another 4 times before it was fixed at about 21:00 that day. One the second day, we didn't get hot water and when we complained, someone did show up after an hour. We then had a call from front desk that the hot water issue has been fixed, but this was not the case. We took cold showers that day, as we were tired to complain again. We ordered some food through room service and were not happy with the pizza served. We asked for more basil and I asked the person who took the order to repeat it too, but the pizza was served with no basil on it. The overall taste was passable, and so, will not recommend it. The Blue Nile boat restaurant plays music all through the night, and it may disturb sleep if you are light sleeper. The people in the room next door were playing music till around 2AM, so, sound insulation between the rooms and from outside could do a world of good to the experience. As we were checking out early, we requested for breakfast and they kindly provided breakfast bags, but the bags were flimsy and couldn't hold the weight. Steigenberger does a good job with their bags and Novotel can take a clue from them. Wish the windows in the room didn't obstruct the Nile view.

    The room was clean, the beds were comfortable and the breakfast was awesome. The location is next to Kasr Al Nile Bridge and our room overlooked the Nile river, but the windows could be replaced to give a proper view of the Nile. Checkin process was smooth and the staff at the desk were all friendly and welcoming. We showed up at around 10:30AM, even though the actual check-in was at around 14:00, but the staff were kind to check us in at 10:30AM, as the room was available.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional service and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room River Side
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing staff, got an upgrade to the suite without asking, friendly and warm reception, very attentive to details of service by all staff members. Housekeeping very friendly and diligent. Location stellar, walking distance to Egyptian museum. Views breathtaking and make you even stay in at night and get room service... Great breakfast. Gym a bit small and could be a huge asset if more appliances and space to train with a view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room City Side
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Very good value. Awesome breakfast and service. Good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room City Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t eat in the lobby our own food.

    Location. Breakfast. Service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room River Side
    • Stayed 4 nights

    services and breakfast

    location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    A property worth a try
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room City Side
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited vegetarian options in the breakfast...and the room tariff is slightly on the higher side

    The central location of the hotel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room River Side
    • Stayed 4 nights

    With poor Egypt standard, hotel was above acceptable. However for an international hotel I expected more. I.e. at breakfast everyday had to remind someone that cofee machine was out of cofee! We ordered same soup 3 nights and got 3 different serving ways. No consistency. Butter was rancid and not able to eat, every night! The room was clean, but behind curtains were filty. Nights very noisy till 3am with music coming off the street. Probably night club nearby. Would need better noise cancelling.

    Location was good. Overall reasonable stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location with great breakfast to start the day!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room City Side
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hotel offered an excellent breakfast. The staff was very helpful. I enjoyed my stay!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Good stay for business in central location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room City Side
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I did not suffer from this, but the road in front is a bit noisy - if you are a light sleeper you may need a room above the 3rd floor.

    Good breakfast with nice options, perfect location close to Tahrir square and walking distance to the north part of Zamalek. The hotel was clearly renovated recently and it's all very clean. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good but few things could be better for a 5 star hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room River Side
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is average I've seen better

    Good breakfast, location is superb

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    I would like to thank especially to Vereena, who served us at the reception. We booked city view room but she gave us Ni
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room City Side
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The rooftop restaurant, location, staff and breakfast (as a Turkish the breakfast is important for us)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room River Side
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a person smoking in the room next to me, and the smoke entered my room through the common door . The hotel management has been informed. The smoke was very annoying

    The location, the rooms overlook the Nile, and the spacious reception.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room City Side
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A small amount of water coming from the shower

    Very kind staff. Excellent location and panoramic view. The swimming pool was nice, clean and warm. Rich breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

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