Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza

A sprawling metropolis, Cairo’s borders seem indeterminate, and finding the authentic Cairo can be a difficult task for travelers. However any Egyptian will tell you that true Cairo only exists on the east bank of the Nile, and the Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza puts travelers right on the river’s edge and at the center of this ancient culture. Surrounded by a beauty and history that’s intoxicating, the Four Seasons once again deliver on what they do best — providing guests with quiet sophistication and serenity, a bastion of respite in this restless capital.

Playing host to celebrities and political figures, the interiors aim towards an oversized opulence, embracing the style of the contemporary Cairo rather than the ancient. In such a densely populated city, these spacious rooms and suites are a luxury, as are the public spaces: the Four Seasons boasts no fewer than ten restaurants and lounges, and a spa so luxurious that even a pharaoh would probably approve.

And in a few crucial areas this Four Seasons goes above and beyond. Traveling families will be hard pressed to find a more attentive hotel for children, with complimentary video games, end-of-day milk and cookies, and kid-sized toiletries and bathrobes — and with dozens of conference spaces, ballrooms and boardrooms, many of which overlook panoramic Nile views, business travelers may find themselves wishing they could make the Four Seasons their regular work space.