Maadi Hotel
Once a four-star hotel, now distinctly worse for the wear.
Ma'adi's location away from both the city center and the Pyramids makes it a poor choice for sightseeing.
Sofitel Maadi Towers
Nile views for some, heated pool and a casino in a conventional tall box skyscraper building 12 km from downtown. A 5 star hotel in a good state of repair with well furnished rooms and comfortable beds. Generally rooms are well lit and decorated with pictures, with a minibar, room safe, and a broadband cable connection EGP 3.90/min, up to 155/day. Wireless internet is also available. Rooms are narrow 10' or 3m, perhaps to maximise the number overlooking the Nile view which is splendid, including, through the haze, pyramids at Giza, Saqqara and Dhahsur and a foreground of reeds, fields and palms on the farther Western bank of the Nile. Food is quite OK but uninspiring though the Nile view from the restaurant helps. Reception is secured and pleasant but not in a grand hotel style. Restaurants on the Nile are walking distance if you want them.
River Nile Hotel
3 stars hotel, 5 minutes awalk from the Kutseka metro station. Advantagely situated directly on the Cornishe Innile the river Nile street, many rooms offer a magnificient view of the Nile valey and the Giza piramides. 35 rooms, 50 $ for a single room for foreigners, 65 $ for double room for foreigners. Prices include breakfast, taxes and services.