Midrange
King Hotel
A well run hotel, in a quiet neighboorhood. Good value. Wifi is free and connection is fast and stable. Breakfast is good. Inside restaurant and rooftop bar, serve good food food, but a little pricey. Single/double 35US$/45US$ jan 2009.
Superlux apartment
Large furnished 3 bedroomed apartment available to rent by the day on a quiet residential street in a wealthy and safe area. Opulently furnished, wifi internet, full kitchen, washing machine etc. A nice alternative to Cairo's hotels, near lots of restaurants and shops, but away from the tourists.
Top end
Pyramisa Suites Hotel & Casino Cairo
A 5 star hotel over looking the Nile, boasting big, elegant rooms and high quality restaurants.
Sheraton Cairo
Well run by friendly staff, the rooms are clean but a bit run down, with rust stains in the bathroom ceilings. Hosting a nice pool and bar, as well as a number of on site places to grab a bite. Located just on the Giza side of the Nile, between downtown and the Great Pyramids.