NEED TO KNOW

• The hotel is superbly situated on the west bank of the Nile, and attached to a mall comprising shops, bars and restaurants
• Among the most spacious in the city, the rooms and suites overlook the pyramids and the Nile, the Botanical Gardens and the bustling streets of Cairo
• Dining options include Italian fare in Seasons, authentic Thai cuisine in Lai Thai and contemporary Lebanese dishes in Aura
• The Spa and Wellness Centre offer a range of treatments based on an holistic Egyptian philosophy
• An open-air pool surrounded by loungers and tented shade is located on the fourth floor
• Other facilities include a well equipped fitness centre, the Tea Lounge and the Library Bar. Excursions and sports, including golf and tennis can be arranged with the Concierge
• The hotel has a children's swimming pool
• We recommend Deluxe and Premier rooms located on the higher floors

THE HOTEL
With impressive views of the Great Pyramids above the canopy of Cairo's ancient Zoological and Botanical Gardens, this hotel stands at the centre of the First Residence apartments and shops overlooking the Nile River. It is an opulent, classic hotel with a homely feel despite a grand architectural scheme. 

The 269 guest rooms are richly appointed in French Empire style. The soothing interiors feature soft gold, red and green tones and gilded, empire furnishings.

Club 35 is the hip place to be seen - covering three floors, it has a trendy yet informal atmosphere, a sleek interior and cool colours.

***Please note there is some renovation work currently being carried out at the hotel. The aim of the project is to extend the deck area of the pool and renovate the restaurant which is called Aura. The pool and the Aura restaurant at the First Residence are therefore currently closed and will continue to be closed until mid March 2012. We have been assured that there will be little noise disturbance to our guests and that all our rooms will be allocated overlooking the pyramids and Zoological gardens and not the pool unless specifically requested. The pool is on the 4th floor and our rooms will be from 10th. Further to this the work hours will be 10am to 5pm so for most of our guests there should not be any disruption as you will be out on your sightseeing excursions in Cairo during these hours. 

We appreciate that the swimming pool can be an important factor in your choice of hotel and so as an alternative, the hotel has arranged use of the pool facilities at the sister hotel the Four Seasons Nile Plaza, and are providing a complimentary round trip limousine service for all guests***