From the moment of your arrival, you know you will be spoiled. The reception area is overlooked by a large oblong crystal chandelier. The desk has light shining through thin green marble. Most of the rooms overlook the Nile and have balconies that at sunset make you think you are in a different world. There are food choices that would make mouths all over the world water. The staff is the most polite and helpful that you could wish to meet. It was truly a holiday of luxury.

Five star hotel with 200+ rooms. Over the top decor depending on your taste, but most thought it gorgeous. Good situation within easy 1k distance from town centre, although it's on busy road at front. Magnificent Nile and West Bank views at rear. Best choice of breakfast ever. Seven restaurants, cafes, and bars. Sumptious suite with two balconies. Lovely pool with smallish gardens and plenty free beds/towels. Pontoon over the Nile. Own feluccas/motor boats.

Your every whim can be catered for, but when juxtaposed against the poverty outside seems a bit obscene. If you stay in a place like this we strongly feel you should put something back into the local economy as this is an internatonal chain and it's unlikely anything goes back into the Egytian economy except of course by paying the staff who have to spend locally.