--- title: "Cairo Marriott Hotel vs Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile: which hotel is better?" description: "Cairo Marriott Hotel or Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile in Cairo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cairo-marriott-hotel-cairo-vs-sofitel-cairo-downtown-nile-cairo/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-06 --- # Cairo Marriott Hotel vs Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile Both are in Cairo, 910 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★★ · El Khutiry ## [Cairo Marriott Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cairo-marriott-hotel-cairo/) - **Guest rating:** 8.2 · Very good - **Location score:** 5.2 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1238095/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★★ · Souk El A'sr ## [Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofitel-cairo-downtown-nile-cairo/) - **Guest rating:** 8.2 · Very good - **Location score:** 4.7 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2112695/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 910 m apart. ### Choose Cairo Marriott Hotel if you want - to walk to the sights (1.8 km / 2.4 km) - more restaurants on the doorstep (87 / 28) ### Choose Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile if you want - a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 1980) ### Why is Cairo Marriott Hotel better than Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile? 1. 680 m closer to the city centre (−680 m) 2. More guest reviews (810 vs 165), so the rating is more reliable (×4.9) 3. 59 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+59) 4. More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 61) (+18) ### Why is Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile better than Cairo Marriott Hotel? 1. Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 1980) (+42y) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Cairo Marriott Hotel | Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.2 | | Location | 5.2 (+0.5) | 4.7 | | Facilities | – | 10.0 | | Spa & wellness | – | 10.0 | | Public transport | 1.2 | 2.3 (+1.1) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.2 | | Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.2 | | Number of reviews | 810 (+645) | 165 | | Rank in Cairo | top 39% (+4%) | top 43% | | Location | | Location score | 5.2 (+0.5) | 4.7 | | Distance to the centre | 1.8 km (−680 m) | 2.4 km | | To public transport | 1.8 km | 1.6 km (−190 m) | | To the airport | 18 km | 17 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 87 (+59) | 28 | | To the nearest food shop | 360 m (−320 m) | 680 m | | Shops within 500 m | 9 (+6) | 3 | | Sights within 1 km | 7 (+2) | 5 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | | Rooms | – | 614 | | Floors | 19 | 24 | | Newest building or renovation | 1980 | 2022 (+42y) | | Listed amenities | 10 | 33 (+23) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Shuttle | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Sauna | – | ✓ | | Steam room | – | ✓ | | Hot tub | – | ✓ | | Hammam | – | ✓ | | Massage | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Nightclub | – | ✓ | | Casino | – | ✓ | | Meeting rooms | – | ✓ | | Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofitel-cairo-downtown-nile-cairo/prices/) ## Location 910 m apart Cairo Marriott Hotel: city centre: 1.8 km, Cairo International Airport (CAI): 18 km, 87 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km. Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile: city centre: 2.4 km, Cairo International Airport (CAI): 17 km, 28 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 18 hotels in Zamalek](https://stayversus.com/en/egypt/cairo/area/zamalek/) ## Weather in Cairo [Cairo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/egypt/cairo/cairo/weather) ## Cairo Marriott Hotel or Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile: common questions ### Which is better, Cairo Marriott Hotel or Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile? They are evenly matched. Cairo Marriott Hotel is stronger in location; Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile is stronger in public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Cairo Marriott Hotel or Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Cairo Marriott Hotel is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile. ### How far apart are Cairo Marriott Hotel and Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile? The two hotels are 910 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Cairo Marriott Hotel vs Ramses Hilton](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cairo-marriott-hotel-cairo-vs-ramses-hilton-cairo/) ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. 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