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
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Souk El A'sr
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1680 m closer to the city centre−680 m
- 2More guest reviews (810 vs 165), so the rating is more reliable×4.9
- 359 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+59
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 61)+18
Why is Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile better than Cairo Marriott Hotel?
- 1Newer 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 vs Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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.
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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. How we score