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Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower

4.0 star property
Riverfront Cairo hotel in Zamalek with a fitness centre

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Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Exterior
Executive Room
Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, City View

Standard Double Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | Living area

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Nile View

Standard Double Room, Nile View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room, City View

Standard Single Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room, City View

Standard Triple Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 45 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, Nile View

Standard Single Room, Nile View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
5 Abu El Feda Street, Zamalek, Cairo

What's nearby

  • Tahrir Square - 4 min drive
  • Egyptian Museum - 4 min drive
  • American University of Cairo - 4 min drive
  • Cairo Tower - 5 min drive
  • Khan el-Khalili - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 26 min drive
  • Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪الكوخ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ستاربكس - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪أول ساعة - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪بيتزا هت - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower

Upscale hotel near Tahrir Square
2 coffee shops/cafes, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a lift
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • A TV in reception, a banquet hall and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All 110 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Om Kolthoom
Om Kolthoom Cairo
Om Kolthoom Hotel Cairo
Om Kolthoom & Tower Cairo
Om Kolthoom Hotel / Tower
Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower Hotel
Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower Cairo
Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Does Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower located?

Located in Zamalek, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Nile and Aquarium Grotto Garden. Zamalek Art Gallery and Museum of Islamic Ceramics are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Om Kolthoom Hotel & Tower Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 111 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorey

Amazing staff, nice gym, and nice sauna. Great location also.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

reina

Staff there was polite and kind. The room is old but quiet and clean. We enjoyed breakfast there too. Simply we were happy there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ata

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
NEED MAJOR RENOVATION
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amira

Beautiful hotel, nice design and history. Good dining options within the hotel and around. The location is also convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve

great hotel great location whoever the WiFi is spotty and only Arabic language TV
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

The hotel is absolutely beautiful and the staff were very friendly and helpful. However, the WiFi didn't work in the room. Very quiet for a Cairo hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

tajinder

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. Property is very dated. Not 4*, probably 2*
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Guenter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A decent hotel with attentive housekeeping, but some of the amenities listed (restaurant/bar, exercise room) weren’t available. But there are several restaurants and a Starbucks a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Osama

Disliked: Staff & service
average

4/10 Poor

Jose

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room had a strong odor of tobacco. The carpets are old and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel lobby is ok. Room is dusty, curtains not kept, water leaks from bath tub / shower, sink wasn’t cleaned and there is only one outlet in the room and wi-fi is spotty.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giovani

Local hotel in great area in Cairo
The overall experience was good. The hotel room is gigantic, more like an entire apartment. The building is a bit old and needs some love though. The staff is friendly and helpful. The internet is a problem as it is not strong enough to open basic apps, such as bank apps and YouTube. However, the manager (I believe his name is Mr Amed) did his best to accommodate the situation and offered a router the solve the issue. Mr Amed, the porters and night receptionist were the stars as they always had a smile to greet you at all times. The hotels feels very local, rather than touristic but it offers great experience overall in a good location and with great views to the Nile. I can happily recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Set expectations for value, not polish
Though it’s had glory days, this old ship needs work. Rooms on the upper floors are ok and reasonable value, but the second floor carpets really need attention. The staff is friendly and helpful, but limited by the property’s age and patina. WiFi was not functioning and generally everything needs a refresh. Beds and sheets were clean and comfortable, and balcony rooms are worth the extra. The location is an ideal launching point for this city of millions. But 4 stars? Maybe two, with extra credit, again, for the helpful staff. As a global traveler who's experienced all levels, I’ve paid more for less. Keep your expectations in check for the value.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

The staff, from front desk to housekeeping, doorman and bellhops are friendly and professional. They definitely made me feel welcomed and appreciated, and I appreciated them too. Outstanding on that matter. My unit was spacious — I was aware of the condition/age of the hotel prior to booking so to be honest my expectations were met for what it was. As a female solo traveller, I felt safe, which was very important, the bed was cozy, I had a great view of the Nile with two balconies. I took advantage of the breakfast add-on, which is next door in the cafe—highly recommend. Also I will add check in is 3pm but my flight landed at 7am and they were happy to let me check in once I cleared the airport. Lighting in the bedroom needs to be improved. Wifi in the bedroom isn’t consistent. The bathroom wasn’t cleaned thoroughly. I had two beds and the first one I was ready to crawl into had someone else’s hair in the bedding and pillowcase.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Abrar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kettle in the room was broken. I asked for a replacement and never got one. They do not leave a sheet with the extension numbers you might need. I got a hold of room service and asked for a copy of the menu, never got it. It was almost like they were hoping I’d forget I asked for things. Room service apparently also stops at 4 PM. The receptionists were unusually and irrationally hostile; they also kept repeatedly asking my friend and I what rooms we were in every time they would see us, like they were suspicious or something (we did not do anything suspicious). The bathroom had no hair dryer and no toothpaste or toothbrush like most hotels would have. The bathtub design was also really physically uncomfortable and I would have to lean back to even fit my body under the shower. The water flow was very weak and sporadic, but warm so that was something. It’s a beautiful historic hotel, the aesthetics are gorgeous and location is great. Unfortunately I felt like the service quality ruined that experience.

10/10 Excellent

Azza

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La primer habitación que me dieron estaba horrible, el piso roto, hongo en el baño, el baño roto,etc. Luego ya ,me dieron una habitación decente aunque el hotel está viejo y descuidado
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRE

Serviço bem prestado e localização excelente.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Francesco

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness
Traditional styling, located in good position on zamalek island. Room sizes were impressive. Hotel rooms had cockroaches in and we found dead ones under the beds. Hotel staff didn’t speak good English so was difficult to communicate at times.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unser erstes Zimmer mit "Stadtblick" stank nach Abfluss, Feuchtigkeit und Muff. Die Teppiche waren Jahrzehntelang nicht gereinigt. An den Wänden Fliegen, Mücken und Käfer. Unter dem Bett und unter der Matratze nachzuschauen, haben wir uns nicht getraut. Und der Oberhammer: Der Toilettensitz unseres angeblich frisch zubereiteten Zimmers war vollgepisst! Überall frischer und angetrockneter Urin. Als wir den "Manager" darauf ansprachen (nicht der, der an der Rezeption sitzt), wurde der laut und bezichtigte uns der Lüge: Wie wir denn so einen Unsinn erzählen könnten! Er prüfe vorher immer jedes Zimmer! Das sei kein Urin! Alle Zimmer seien neu und schön! Ein cholerisches A****** als Manager einzusetzen, ist ne klare Fehlinvestition. Der sollte lieber Müllmann werden, wenn er sich nicht mit westlichen Gästen, die sich über Dreck in seinen Zimmern beschweren, rumärgern will. Habe mich dann an den ägyptischen Tourismusminister AHMED ISSA persönlich gewendet, um ihm von den Missständen im Om Kolthoum-Hotel aus erster Hand zu berichten. Wir haben dann notgedrungen ein Upgrade bezahlt (sie haben uns den Preis in EGP genannt, die Summe dann allerdings in USD abgebucht!), weil wir keine Lust hatten, uns mit dem Idioten noch weiter zu streiten. Das Zimmer war OK, Blick auf den Nil, sauberes Bad mit netter Dusche, verhältnismäßig sauber, Matratze durchgelegen. Doch wir kommen hier nie wieder zurück. Ab sofort nur noch Hilton oder Ritz.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

saeed

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022