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Velvet Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near American University of Cairo

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Free daily continental breakfast
Front of property
Reception hall
City view from property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, free rollaway beds, bed sheets
The Velvet Hotel captures Cairo's essence with practical comforts. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, explore the city, then return for the manager's reception. Public area WiFi, concierge services, and lobby refreshments enhance the stay.

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room With Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Family Room With Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cairo, Velvet Hotel is in the city center. Tahrir Square and Giza Pyramid Complex are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis. American University of Cairo and Egyptian Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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118 Mohammed Farid, Frist Floor, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • American University of Cairo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Khan el-Khalili - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Attaba Station - 5 min walk
  • Cairo Ramses Station - 18 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karam El Sham - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Koueider | قويدر - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Al Americaine | الأمريكين - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Velvet Hotel

Hotel near American University of Cairo
Located close to Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, Velvet Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Velvet Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free rollaway/extra beds
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (USD 7 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 5 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self parking fee: USD 7 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property is also known as

Hotel Velvet 1889
Velvet Hotel Hotel
Velvet Hotel Cairo
Velvet Hotel Hotel Cairo

Frequently asked questions

Is Velvet Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 5 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Velvet Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 7 per night.

What time is check-in at Velvet Hotel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Velvet Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Velvet Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Velvet Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of American University of Cairo, Tahrir Square, and Egyptian Museum. Khan el-Khalili and Cairo Tower are also within 3 mi (5 km). Attaba Station is only a 5-minute walk and Nasser Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Velvet Hotel Reviews

4.4

3.6

Cleanliness

5.0

Amenities

4.6

Staff & service

3.0

Eco-friendliness

3.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the brown Boy, who worked at night was so kind and helpful I liked him
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Amy Jasmin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
sucia
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

FAHAD

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel de l'horreur

FUYEZ CET HOTEL !!! On arrive à 22h pour un sejour de 3 nuits et notre chambre n'était toujours pas prête. On nous a mis dans une autre chambre qui était extrêmement SALE ( sol sale, douche remplie de poils de barbe). Pour vous dire mon fils de 1an lorsqu'il trainait au sol il avait les mains et pieds tout noir. -Pas de serviette ni de papier toilette, fallait les demander - coupure d'électricité et le debit d'eau dans la salle de bain etait faible donc par moment pas de possibilité de se doucher - un gros cafard qui est tombé sur ma femme ( c'est pas un sketch) - le lendemain de la 1er nuit, on decide de sortir et à notre retour, on trouve notre chambre ouverte alors qu'il y avait nos affaires et grande surprise, des gens faisaient la peinture des murs. Depuis quand on repeint les murs d'une chambre occupée. - apres les travaux la chambre etait encore plus sale avec des traces de peinture partout et les traces de chaussures sur les lits. On s'attendait à ce qu'ils nettoient et changent les draps. Mais rien du tout. Je me suis plaint et ils nous ont changé de chambre - arrivée dans la nouvelle chambre. Un lit en moins donc 1 personne à du dormir au sol, sol qui etait encore tres sale, j'ai du passé moi même la serpière. Franchement le seul point positif c'était un jeune à l'accueil qui essayait de nous trouver des solutions. Donc un conseil, passez votre chemin et cherchez un autre hôtel car on peut pas appeler ça un hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

FAHAD

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ce n'est pas un hôtel c'est une porcherie !!

Horrible c'est une porcherie. FUYEZ CET HOTEL !!! On arrive à 22h pour un sejour de 3 nuits et notre chambre n'était toujours pas prête. On nous a mis dans une autre chambre qui était extrêmement SALE ( sol sale, douche remplie de poils de barbe). Pour vous dire mon fils de 1an lorsqu'il trainait au sol il avait les mains et pieds tout noir. -Pas de serviette ni de papier toilette, fallait les demander - coupure d'électricité et le debit d'eau dans la salle de bain etait faible donc par moment pas de possibilité de se doucher - un gros cafard qui est tombé sur ma femme ( c'est pas un sketch) - le lendemain de la 1er nuit, on decide de sortir et à notre retour, on trouve notre chambre ouverte alors qu'il y avait nos affaires et grande surprise, des gens faisaient la peinture des murs. Depuis quand on repeint les murs d'une chambre occupée. - apres les travaux la chambre etait encore plus sale avec des traces de peinture partout et les traces de chaussures sur les lits. On s'attendait à ce qu'ils nettoient et changent les draps. Mais rien du tout. Je me suis plaint et ils nous ont changé de chambre - arrivée dans la nouvelle chambre. Un lit en moins donc 1 personne à du dormir au sol, sol qui etait encore tres sale, j'ai du passé moi même la serpière. Franchement le seul point positif c'était un jeune à l'accueil qui essayait de nous trouver des solutions. Donc un conseil, passez votre chemin et cherchez un autre hôtel car on peut pas appeler ça un hôtel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vidrigt! Minus -3 stjärnor

Rekommenderar inte till någon. 1. Väldigt väldigt smutsigt. - täcken hade fläckar fick lägga Mina kläder på sängen och sova på dem. 2. Duschen har inget tack. 3. Ingen tvål Ingen schampo 4. Handduken med fläckar. 5. Smutsigt badrum 6. Stop i dusch brunnen. 7. Ingen ljudisoleringen maskiner till vatten o ac låter in i rummet. Även personal o dess musik hördes in till rummet. Förstår inte hur den här kan vara 3 stjärnigt de e rena bedrägeriet. Det enda positiva var att personalen var trevliga.
Se fläckarna
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Aladdin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst experience ever. Starting with the condition of the room, the hygiene standard, to the disgusting attitude from the staff there. The only person who had a friendly and hospitable attitude was the guy who helped with my bag and room service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Wasim

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Othmane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très mauvaise expérience

Hôtel très sale service nul pas nettoyage pas savon trop de bruit et croyez moi je déconseille de réserver dans cet hôtel et je demande même au site d internet hôtel. Com de ne le pas mettre dans leur site franchement jai vécu un cauchemar Ce que j'ai trouvé sur internet est complètement différent da la réalité Je vous le déconseille vivement
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Francisco

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

Tudo ok

Funcionário prestativos, mas itens básicos não podem faltar.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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