Book Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence with VIP Benefits

Superior Rooms measure 46 square meters, with a king bed or twin beds. Deluxe Rooms range from 42 to 49 square meters, while Premier Rooms extend to 58 square meters. French-style furnishings, soft colors and substantial draperies carry the hotel's classic design into the bedrooms. Views vary by category, taking in the gardens, city or river. Among the suites, the 78-square-meter Executive Suite has separate living and sleeping areas, while the 108-square-meter City Suite brings more space for a family. The range also includes Premium, Deluxe Premium and three specialty suite categories.

The 54-square-meter Premier Nile Room has a king bed and an open-plan arrangement with living and work areas. Its river outlook is the main attraction, framed by a room designed for spending time in as well as sleeping. These rooms occupy the sixth through twentieth floors, and the marble bathroom has a tub and separate shower.

In the Diplomatic Suite, a private balcony adds outdoor space to the 116-square-meter interior. The outlook is toward the gardens with a partial Nile view. Soft gold, red and green tones give the furnishings a warmer palette, and a full marble bathroom is accompanied by a guest powder room. A king bed anchors the sleeping area; the suite accommodates three adults or two adults and two children.

The Royal Suite expands to 520 square meters on the hotel's uppermost floors. A full kitchen, private office and separate dining area give it the character of a large residence, with a private terrace extending the living space outdoors. Two king beds and two twin beds suit a group traveling together. Carved furniture and artwork continue the classical mood, with gold, red and green throughout. Depending on the suite, the outlook takes in the Nile and pool or the pyramids and gardens. The kitchen and office make this category especially relevant for longer stays and private entertaining.

Direct access to First Mall is one of the address's practical strengths. Its three shopping floors sit within the First Place complex, so browsing the boutiques need not involve another car journey. The mall also places a brasserie close to the hotel rooms, alongside the restaurants and lounges within the hotel itself.

Breakfast at the third-floor Tea Lounge comes beneath a circular stained-glass window, with Egyptian dishes, eggs and international choices. La Gourmandise serves French and Mediterranean food in First Mall, including quiches, pastries and brick-oven pizzas. For drinks, The First Bar has wines and cocktails, while Char Bar takes a casual approach with burgers and televised sports. These are distinct settings, from the traditional lounge to a brasserie lunch or a drink at the bar.

Aura brings modern Lebanese cooking to the poolside, with Egyptian influences and bread from the brick oven. Hot and cold mezze lead into grilled dishes such as lamb chops, shish tawouk and kofta. Another specialty wraps spiced beef with garlic, onions, mushrooms and carrots in phyllo pastry. The menu gives a regional focus to lunch and dinner, with the pool terrace and city views forming the backdrop.

Docked opposite the hotel, the First Nile Boat brings dinner onto the river itself. It houses restaurants, a lounge and event spaces, making it a separate part of the hotel experience rather than a dining room upstairs. The setting is one of the address's strongest attractions: an evening close to the Nile without a journey across the city.

Nairu and Nairu Lounge cover Cantonese, Indian, Japanese and Thai cooking. Beef bao buns are filled with soy-and-lemongrass short ribs, while the curries include Thai red chicken curry with coconut milk. Prawn biryani with basmati rice and salmon teriyaki with jasmine rice show the breadth of the menu.

On the upper deck, Zoé serves Mediterranean food and seafood. Grilled octopus with fava beans and lemon sauce sits alongside lamb shank with toasted pita and tomato-garlic broth. XODÓ takes a Brazilian steakhouse approach, with churrascaria and an à la carte menu. Striploin and ribeye are among its signature cuts, accompanied by choices such as hearts of palm salad with citrus dressing. Brazilian fried pastries and seafood ceviche broaden the selection beyond the grill.

The outdoor pool sits on the fourth floor, surrounded by greenery and the city skyline. Cabanas have lounge seating and curtains, with space for a drink or poolside meal. Children have a dedicated pool of their own. Together, these outdoor areas provide room for swimming and family time above the streets of Giza.

The Asian-inspired spa looks toward the Nile through large windows. Its treatments include massages, facials and a Turkish hammam ritual combining steam, foam massage and a body scrub. A private couples' suite has its own sauna, whirlpool, shower and bathroom, with broad river views. Spa facilities are for guests aged 16 and older.

The fitness center has cardiovascular equipment and river-facing treadmills, plus a women-only fitness room. Personal trainers can arrange individual sessions, and the facilities include a sauna, steam room and whirlpool. Hotel guests have round-the-clock gym access, which accommodates early starts and late arrivals. The minimum age for the fitness facilities is 16.

Babysitting can be arranged, and child-size robes are available. The concierge organizes private guides and family outings to museums and the pyramids. In-room dining and laundry services support stays with children as well as longer visits, alongside the suites' additional living space.

The address is 35 Giza Street, on the Nile's western bank. The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are approximately 13 kilometers away, and the nearby Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum adds an art-focused outing. This is an urban Giza base, with sightseeing organized around drives rather than doorstep access to the monuments. Cairo International Airport is about 25 kilometers away; the hotel estimates a 45-minute drive, although traffic affects the journey. The concierge can arrange airport transportation and private touring.