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Sofitel Cecil Alexandria

4.0 of 5
16 Saad Zagloul Square, Alexandria 1726, Egypt
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Sofitel Cecil Alexandria
Ranked #7 of 34 hotels in Alexandria
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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The hotel is perfectly situated on the bay with great views and rooms and bathrooms very nicely fitted out. Free wifi was a bonus and the room service was inexpensive and exquisitely presented. I found the staff friendly and the reception, particularly Suzanne, very helpful regarding sightseeing.

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Cairo, Egypt
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173 helpful votes 173 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

If you like high ceilings and old buildings that give you a feel of history than you have found the place for you. But if you are looking for modern state of the art efficiency than you would be in the wrong place. Make sure to book a sea view room to enjoy the glimpse of the Alexandria lovely water... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Best location for your business trip in Alexandria, I was attending a conference at Alexandria library and it is just 5 minutes by car. And at the evening just cross the road and enjoy walking on the Cornish. Service is good and staff are friendly and cooperative, rooms are big and well arranged, but I was upset that there was... More

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Alexandria, Egypt
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The view from the room is amazing and also from the roof restaurant its really beautiful. location is the best, the rooms are ok but could be upgraded. Check in process was so fast, breakfast includes great variety of items. my only disappointment was that the internet is so expensive and free wifi is available only in the lobby and... More

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Nabil_Kahil, Manager at Sofitel Cecil Alexandria, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Bonjour, I would like to thank you most sincerely sharing your thoughts of Sofitel Alexandria Cecil with other guests on Tripadvisor. It is always our great pleasure to receive such compliments, as it truly serves as a motivational factor in striving to achieve excellence Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you one again at Sofitel Alexandria Cecil in the... More

London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Convenient, central, very comfortable beds, and an extensive buffet breakfast. But the best thing about the Hotel Cecil is Yasser, the doorman. He negotiated with taxis for us, gave us an idea of how much was reasonable to pay for other taxi rides, and generally went out of his way to be helpful. He even took us all the way... More

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Nabil_Kahil, General Manager at Sofitel Cecil Alexandria, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Bonjour, I would like to thank you most sincerely sharing your thoughts of Sofitel Alexandria Cecil with other guests on Tripadvisor. It is always our great pleasure to receive such compliments, as it truly serves as a motivational factor in striving to achieve excellence, your message will be conveyed to Yasser who will defiantly be happy that his name was... More

Cairo, Egypt
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Centrally located - lovely view, walking distrance to Library and Fort as well quite a few reasonably /low cost restaurants nearby. Staff were friendly but possibly could be more forthcoming about eating options and 'tourist' information.

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Nabil_Kahil, General Manager at Sofitel Cecil Alexandria, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear our valued Guest, Bonjour, I would like to thank you most sincerely sharing your thoughts of Sofitel Alexandria Cecil with other guests on Trip advisor. Your feedback will be influential in improving your experience on your next stay. An immediate action was taken concerning your comment of staff awarness about eating options and 'tourist' information. looking forward to the... More

Anchorage, Alaska
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I thought the price was a bit steep compared to the going rates in this part of the world, but it was worth the comfort. Being from the US, it was nice to get western amenities in my hotel. The Breakfast buffet was really nice and worth the convenience. The two twin beds is crazy in Egypt in general. That... More

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Nabil_Kahil, General Manager at Sofitel Cecil Alexandria, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Dear our valued Guest, Bonjour, I would like to thank you most sincerely sharing your thoughts of Sofitel Alexandria Cecil with other guests on Tripadvisor. It is always our great pleasure to receive such compliments, as it truly serves as a motivational factor in striving to achieve excellence Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you one again at Sofitel... More

Sydney
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39 reviews 39 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

What can I say? I was really disappointed with my stay here. Yes, it has a great location, but unless you get one of the rooms facing the ocean, you're going to be disappointed. The rooms are tired and sorely in need of refurbishment. There was mould in the plastic linings of the shower. They lost our booking and it... More

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Nabil_Kahil, General Manager at Sofitel Cecil Alexandria, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Dear our valued Guest, Bonjour, I would like to thank you most sincerely sharing your thoughts of Sofitel Alexandria Cecil with other guests on Trip advisor. Your feedback will be influential in improving your experience on your next stay. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you concerning the room furniture, shower, lost booking, disco sound and unfriendly staff ,... More

Cairo, Egypt
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I stayed at The Sofitel Alexandria Cecil during my Business trip. It is not a resort Hotel, but a historic downtown. hotel, nicely renovated but still have its "antiique" elevators In the center of town, everything is within walking distance, or very close Alex. library, the Greco_Roman museum, Kom el Dick (Roman theater), Qayed Bei citadel, Nice old style clean... More

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Nabil_Kahil, General Manager at Sofitel Cecil Alexandria, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Dear Our Valued Guest, I would like to thank you most sincerely for sharing your thoughts of Sofitel Alexandria Cecil with others guests’ on the tripadvisor. We are glad to hear you fully enjoyed the experience at Alexandria and that our location helped you doing a lot of site seeing’s. It is always a great pleasure to receive such compliments,... More

Cairo, Egypt
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

I spent the last weekend at the Cecil hotel Alexandria and as always exceeded my expectations. The sea view from my room in the 2nd floor is really awesome and it gets better on higher level , in general all the rooms are spacious and beautifully furnished . food and service staff are excellent , front office team are so... More

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29 April 2013

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for choosing Sofitel Cecil for your stay at Alexandria . I would like to sincerely thank you for sharing with us your feedback and letting us know about your recent visit. To receive such praise from our guest is very gratifying and knowing that you enjoyed so much the facilities, view and service is a... More

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Additional Information about Sofitel Cecil Alexandria

Also Known As:
Sofitel Cecil Alexandria Hotel
Sofitel Cecil Alexandria Hotel Alexandria
Accor Cecil Alexandria
Sofitel Alexandria
Alexandria Sofitel
Address: 16 Saad Zagloul Square, Alexandria 1726, Egypt
Region: Egypt > Alexandria Governorate > Alexandria
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
#5 Business Hotels in Alexandria
#6 Luxury Hotels in Alexandria
#8 Romantic Hotels in Alexandria
#10 Family Hotels in Alexandria
Price range (per night): 142 AUD - 239 AUD
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sofitel Cecil Alexandria lets you experience all the splendor of this amazing city first hand. Conveniently located in the heart of the business district, overlooking the bay and yacht club, this exquisite hotel is just minutes from the airport, ideal for business or pleasure. Built in 1929 yet constantly in step with the times, it provides a perfect blend of modern amenities and old world charm. Discerning connoisseurs also appreciate the impeccable service and attention to detail. ... more   less 
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