Om Kolthoom

Egypt , Cairo
CAIRO, 5 Abu El Feda Street, Zamalek, 5
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6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2026

Muthanna

It’s ok

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2026

Vance

first night was so noisy i didn’t sleep due to the night club downstairs. then the gave me another room higher up and it was good. the gym and sauna were great. breakfast was delicious. wifi was a bit weak.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Hazem

Wonderful stay, great stuff thanks

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Veritas

Love this hotel. Great staff. Ahmed and Mohammed are so wonderful. Love the vibe of café on the front of the hotel, very trendy. Its in great neighborhood, very safe to walk around even at night. Very convenient, close to shops and many restaurants.

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

mohammed

Breakfast needs to improve the quality and the choices

All the staff and cleaners are ok but the reception person are not professional except one

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Veritas

Breakfast is lovely with many choi es. Staff very friendly and welcoming. My room was great with a beautiful balcony ovetlooking the Nile and very good amenities and very clean.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

19 Aug 2025

Yassine

Didn’t accept the fact I am a newly married even with a proof of marriage

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Rula

We loved staying at this hotel. In case you don't know, this used to be a house for a famous Egyptian singer (Om Kolthoom) from the 60s and got converted into a hotel. So, the whole hotel is themed around this singer (photos, decor, signage on doors, etc.). I loved that because I love this singer. It is in a great neighborhood (Zamalek), surrounded by embassies and luxurious old houses on the street behind. The location is also good because it is somewhat central and you can easily take a taxi/Uber to other locations in Cairo. The rooms and bathroom are spacious. The balcony is just beautiful with amazing views along the Nile river. The staff were very respectful and helpful. The breakfast had many varieties of food and service was excellent. On our last day, we needed to keep the room till 6 pm and they allowed us to do so (of course with an additional charge). Again, the staff are very helpful. I would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2025

Kwok Fai Godfrey

The hotel is a bit dated but staff service is excellent. Our family of 3 were allowed to check in early at 8 am and upgraded to a suite the next day. Breakfast is adequate with table service. The neighbourhood is safe with lots of restaurants.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2025

Jorey

Amazing staff, nice gym, and nice sauna. Great location also.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Dec 2024

Ata

NEED MAJOR RENOVATION

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2024

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.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2024

Abrar

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.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

18 Nov 2023

Jose

The room had a strong odor of tobacco. The carpets are old and dirty.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2023

Guenter

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2023

Mohammed

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2023

Ibrahim

Location

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2023

tajinder

Good location. Property is very dated. Not 4*, probably 2*

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2023

steve

great hotel great location whoever the WiFi is spotty and only Arabic language TV

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2023

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!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2023

Amira

Beautiful hotel, nice design and history. Good dining options within the hotel and around. The location is also convenient.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2023

Andrew

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2023

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2022

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.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2022

Verified traveler

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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2022

Jonathan

This place is a classic. Beautiful view of the Nile. And the staff is nice.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2022

graham

Staff was nice and helpful

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2022

Tylor

Little run down and not very clean but charming

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Jan 2022

Verified traveler

Unclean, dusty rooms

This hotel is 2 stars, 2.5 at best. The hotel in general is not clean, very dusty. I saw three different rooms, hoping I could make this hotel work but all were similar. The sheets were stained. I stayed 24 hours then booked another hotel even though I could not get a refund. If you’re staying in Cairo for a short time and on a budget, this hotel may suffice.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2022

Sarah

It’s a lovely old place, but it’s old, tired and overpriced.
It’s not 4 star anymore. There isn’t wifi on the top floors, the bathroom in my room was grungy, water wasn’t provided, there wasn’t a kettle in the room, and the pool was closed
The balcony in my room which looked over the Nile was amazing, I hope they invest some money into the building before it is run down beyond repair.

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2021

Ahmed

Good place

No food and very old tv but the room looks good

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2021

Ahmed

Nice location with no room service

No room service!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2021

Jonathan

This hotel is right on the Nile with a lively cafe that serves until late. If you want a decent place in Zamalek this is a good choice.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

12 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

Not worth it

The room did not have a bottle of water. I paid an additional 20 dollars for breakfast for two and received two boiled eggs and some cheese with a lot of bread. I asked the front desk where I could get a covid test and they wanted me to pay 2500 LE for each person. Once I told them I wanted just information and would do it myself, they stopped helping me. They simply wanted to make more money by overcharging for something that costs 1400 LE per person.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2021

Vincent craig

10 out of 10

great location - super helpful staff - fantastic gym - huge clean room - great blackout curtains - breakfast..OK... pool nice and sunny - and great price - this hotel is pretty much perfect

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2021

Ramzy

Yyyyyyyyyy

Was oak

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Nothing like the pictures i checked in and left my room right away , i went to the Marriott ,

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Amazing place, many thanks for the management and all the staff.

Really I am proud that we have his hotel in Egypt.

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Our room smelt like cigarette, well there was draft of smoke coming in our room. Otherwise its just not very clean and maintain, but its representes the city. But the staff is helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Prime location. Amazingly friendly staff. Reception, security, cleaners.. Everyone was so smiley and made you feel so welcome. Ramadan on the night shift was even kind enough to buy me a bottle of water from the convienence store when i asked for some.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Good hotel for staying good view I would recommend it

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The cleanliness , it is very bad , I had to buy my own cups and water as the glasses were dirty and the sheets could not sleep on , I had to put my towel to sleep on bed

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2018

Rosanna

Hotel has a nice and convenient location. Lots of restaurants and stores in the area.The hotel needs improvement in the upkeep of rooms. Comfortable beds and even the couch. It was also convenient to have a kitchenette with the rooms we got.

Family

4/10

Poor

29 Jul 2018

Michael

Main issue was the cleaningles.
Breackfast provided was dissapointing.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2018

Lugre

A bit old hotel, well located and excellent staff

The hotel is located in a good neighborhood with restaurants nearby. The hotel is a bit old and really needs some maintenance, but it was clean and had a good view of the Nile and the city. The staff was excellent and very helpful.

2/10

Poor

11 May 2018

Verified traveler

Extremely dirty hotel

Extremely dirty hotel. Bathroom broken and worst than a junk yard. I am a frequent traveler and never stayed this much bad hotel.

2/10

Poor

10 Feb 2018

Aims

Horrible

The hotel is dirty , I changed my room 5 times but nothing is in good shape . The whole place is dirty and the rooms are terrible , broken everything , TV don’t work . Service by the staff is also terrible

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2018

Muhieddine

Amazing stay at Om kolthoom Hotel

It was great & beyond expectation. Location is great directly on the Nile with amazing view. Beside that service is excellent. I recommend every one to select Om kolthoom Hotel.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Nothing but location

Terrible breakfast . not very much clean .not worth the room rate . WiFi was weak.

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2017

Vera

Nice hotel facing the Nile River.

I had a great experience at the Om Kolthoom Hotel. The staff members are great and friendly and they truly care about the customer. They go an extra mile to make sure everything is perfect and if the customer needs anything or if everything is perfect. There are plenty of restaurants/bars near the hotel, and the area is safe. The bars and restaurants stay open until late at night. I am a women and traveled to Egypt alone and had no problems at all, even when I walked on the neighborhood at early evening about 8:30 pm.