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Windsor

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Tahrir Square
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Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Single Room
Double Room | Bathroom
Interior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
19 Alfi Bey Steet, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
  • Talaat Harb Street
    4 min walk
  • دجاج كنتاكى
    2 min walk
  • Cairo Rames Station
    15 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    34 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Cairo

Windsor puts you in the heart of Cairo, within just a 10-minute stroll of Talaat Harb Street and Royal Chariots Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a computer station and babysitting services. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Cairo hotel include Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 2 min drive
  • Egyptian Museum - 3 min drive
  • Al-Azhar University - 3 min drive
  • Khan el-Khalili - 4 min drive
  • Cairo Tower - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 15 min walk
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪كاريبو - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪بطاطس المهندس - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪أفندينا - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Windsor

Hotel with free parking, near Tahrir Square
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Windsor. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cairo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Windsor offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations, with minibars. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 8 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Windsor Hotel Cairo
Windsor Hotel
Windsor Cairo
Windsor Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Windsor?

Windsor offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Windsor?

Yep, Windsor has a free self car park.

What makes Windsor a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Windsor.

Is Windsor family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Windsor is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Windsor?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Windsor?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Windsor's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Windsor?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Windsor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very old, so I do understand a bit of difficulty. Very hot when we were there, and ac cpuld not really cool room. Limited and dodgy wifi. Staff very eager to please. Tours arranged with Mr. Samir Fayek from hotel were great. Jotel has fewat driver and ac van for tour use, and Mohammed was a great guide! He spoke uent English, plus several ither languages. We were easily able to see all the sights.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property because of the historic nature of the hotel. It has a fascinating original lift and is little changed from the early 20th C. However, the "faded glory" is fading quickly. The food was only fair and breakfast very disappointing and very limited. The internet didn't work at all. It was very noisy as there are major roadworks immediately outside the building. This could be a really good hotel but needs some major work, esp on amenities eg sheets were clean but old and torn. Walking distance to the Egyptian Museum.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful old hotel in central Cairo, filled with atmosphere andbold world, eccentric charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic. Like stepping back into time. Could not have asked for a more unique experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute gem. Incredibly hotel.
This is a stunning, old hotel. Takes you back in time. Romantic, Indiana Jones hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

mary, Manchester UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
metro work may be the final blow to this historic
There are to be 2 years of major construction work in the streets nest to the Windsor and these go on all night - because that is when the metro is closed! So the general city centre street noise and calls to prayer pre dawn are drowned out by tunnel borers etcetera. Add to this the scary state the wiring, the grubbiness of the curtains and rugs, loose carpets on the stairs and antiquated plumbing and frankly, following the footsteps of some famous people may be better achieved elsewhere. Pity because the staff try hard in an old fashioned way, they just cannot fix a problem this big without a major investment: in their place I would use the two years of mayhem to renovate the place but maintain an early 19th century feel by decorative style, if I could rise the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Tara, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A precious time-capsule
This hotel is from a bygone era. It is updated just enough to make the rooms feel neat and functional but the styling is pure colonial and the service impeccable friendly. It is a true time capsule and if you value old buildings it is a gem! Ask them to connect you with Semir who will organise a guide for you. The guide Duoa which we had with George the driver was utterly perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, excellent value, charming history
The Windsor Hotel in Cairo provides the budget-minded traveler with excellent value. The hotel is well located within easy walking distance of the Egyptian Museum. The management and staff are gracious and helpful. The wonderful historic ambiance of the Windsor Hotel offsets the reality of it being an older structure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent Location, Very Quaint and Affordable
The Windsor Hotel gives you a chance to step back in time to 19th century Cairo. The staff is thoroughly charming (some wirh Ritz Carlton style, and some with Faulty Towers picadillos). The bar is nostalgic and comfortable. But the best is the location and the affordable price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Liz, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Daily Life Experience
Interesting part of the city. Difficult to find but worth the effort if you want an authentic Cairo experience. The hotel itself looks and feels like it hasn't changed much since 1893 when it was a British Officers Mess. It's like staying in a living piece of history. Nothing much has changed including the switchboard, cage elevator, mattresses and hot water system. Thank you Samir for all your help in making our trip to Cairo a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Charles, south africa

Liked: Staff & service
quaint hotel stuck in the past
the Windsor is certainly an experience. The cage lift is wonderful, the staff are sweet and friendly and helpful. The rooms are adequate, though need serious upgrading. My big problem was the bar/restaurant area. It stank of smoke and had no "NO SMOKING" areas. smoking is a huge problem all over Egypt. Although the food in the Windsor was tasty, I found that my chest literally collapsed every time I went into the bar/restaurant area. We were due to stay there again after a break away for 10 days, but I could not bear the idea of the smoke, and made other arrangements.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

s.a., new york, ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, the staff was excellent.
I would recommend this to those who appreciate old hotels. Also, the staff was very helpful in making our stay a great one; great advice/recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has a lot of history, has been around since the late 1800's. It used to be a British officer's club, I believe, so there is some interesting history and memorabilia. If it was fixed up it could be an amazing place. But right now it hasn't been kept up too well. The air conditioner in our room could not adequately cool the room which was the main problem since my husband was sick and it was very hot out. Our room was large and clean, however. The staff were very nice and helpful. It does not have modern hotel conveniences. If you want history and charm but don't care about the rest, this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Turn of Century Elegance
My third stay over 11 years and just as pleasant as ever (but I've been patronizing the bar for over 25 years). Egypt is starving for tourists and has become safe again after period of instability. For those eager to avoid the generic large corporate hotel and willing to dispense with 5-star amenities, the Windsor is the place in Cairo -- many of its competitors have folded or failed to maintain standards. Rooms are comfortable and clean, internet is good, TVs are now up to date and package is good. Staff is helpful for those less familiar with Cairo/Egypt.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Himet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed a night in this colonial era hotel - one of the best bars in the city which used to be the British Officers club ,was a pleasure to meet the owners -good food prepared by the chef.Gr8 location in Cairo downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Leighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Windsor old world charm and funk still has it.
We stayed at this hotel mostly for the reason it was historic.... old world charm. The owner and staff are like family to assist all your needs. It is definately quirky from the elevator cage to the staff.. but big time charm. This is not a modern hotel by any stretch and Internet is poor but they are making improvements to it.... in fact most hotels have rather bad internet or as they say "only in the lobby" .... Area has great shopping and a few good authentic Egyptian restaurants. If you want colour in a funky old hotel this is it.

6/10 Okay

Esther

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A view of former grandeur
It must have been incredible in its day but now it is very run down. The dining room is a treat and we enjoyed hanging out there in the afternoon.

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quaint classic hotel. Rooms straight out of early 1900's. Clean, simple.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, New Orleans USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A step back in time
The hotel has a turn of the century feel. The elevator alone is a museum piece and the feel is very much like a movie set. Care has been taken to keep the hotel from being too modern. The room was very clean. The wifi was sketchy however, but it could have been just my room. The bar had good wine and lots of spirits.

6/10 Okay

Ebby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shabby but with history.