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Victoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt
A traditional favorite of budget
travelers to Egypt is the Victoria
Hotel, ideally located in the
downtown area of Cairo. The primary
reason it is so popular with budget
tours is the size of the hotel. Many
of the less expensive hotels in
Egypt are too small to accept large
tour groups.
The Victoria definitely has a number
of favorable features for travelers
to Cairo. As mentioned above, the
location is great, within walking
distance of many of Cairo's
attractions. In addition, the hotel
is somewhat historic and presents a
certain Victorian charm, although it
is due for some updating along with
a fresh coat of paint.
The furniture is classic, almost
antique, exuding that British
Colonial ambiance. Another plus is
the hotel's internet cafe, which has
reasonable rates and is located just
off of the lobby. There is a small
shop located in the hotel for
necessities, as well as a currency
exchange. There is also a doctor on
call.
The Victoria Hotel is certainly
worth a look if one is contemplating
independent travel to Egypt, and is
where more than a few people will
end up if they book a budget tour.
That said, there are usually a lot
of tourists and westerners at the
facility, and most seem to enjoy
their stay and have a good time
doing so.
Room
The comfortable 90 rooms are all
individually furnished. There are 72
double rooms and 18 single rooms;
all are equipped with private
bathroom, telephone and satellite
TV. The air-conditioning is
centrally controlled. Whether you
are visiting for business or
pleasure, the hotel sure you will
find accomodations more than
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Food & Beverage
The Victoria’s main restaurant
offers a buffet breakfast and an a
la carte dinner. You can enjoy your
drink or refreshment at the bar, the
coffee shop or the internet café.
Facilities & Services
The hotel has its own private
garden. It provides its guests with
laundry and internet services (the
latter in the internet café). There
are also a hairdresser, a bank and a
travel desk for your convenience.
Several excursions are organized or
facilitated by the hotel. There is a
small shop located in the hotel for
necessities, as well as a currency
exchange. There is also a doctor on
call.
Location
The hotel Victoria is a colonial
style hotel built in the beginning
of the twentieth century in Central
Cairo. It is within walking distance
to major tourist attractions.
Enjoy a wonderful sense of calm and
sophistication where the relaxing
rewards of a business days are
tastefully catered to and the needs
of business travellers attentively
met. |