"Sofitel has a way of making their high-gloss Parisian style look and feel at home nearly anywhere, and certainly this applies to Cairo. That’s not to say that it’s lacking a sense of place; there’s a strong local influence in the design as well, and the virtually omnipresent views of the Nile make it impossible to forget where you are. It’s just that it feels polished in a way that’s distinct to a Sofitel, and as cosmopolitan as a sparkling luxury tower in modern-day Cairo should be." - Tablet Hotels