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Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Giza, Egypt · Four Seasons · High Luxury
When Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence opened in May 2000, it became the brand's first property in the entire Middle East and North Africa — a 262-room tower on the Nile's west bank in Giza, designed by SRSS Architects and anchored within the First Mall complex. It stands flanked by the Giza Zoological and Botanical Gardens, founded in 1891 as the first zoo built on the African continent, placing guests beside both the Nile and one of Africa's oldest public parks.
- 262 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Neighborhood: Oula
- Rooms from 452 sq ft (42 m²)
- Architect: SRSS (Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart and Stewart)
- Interiors: Wilson Associates
About Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
- This was Four Seasons' first hotel in the entire Middle East and North Africa, opening in May 2000 — a brand milestone that made Cairo the bridgehead for one of the world's biggest luxury hotel chains entering the region.
- The adjacent Giza Zoo, founded in 1891, was the first zoo established on the African continent, giving the hotel a neighbour with deeper history than itself.
- The hotel marked its 25th anniversary in 2025, making it the longest-operating Four Seasons address in the MENA region.
- Entry-level rooms start at 452 sq ft (42 m²).
History
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence opened in May 2000 as the first Four Seasons property in the Middle East and North Africa. It has undergone renovations, including a property-wide refresh noted around 2017 and ongoing updates to rooms and facilities. The hotel marked its 25th anniversary in 2025 with special celebrations.
The setting
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence rises at 35 Giza Street on the west bank of the Nile in the Oula district of Giza, anchored within the First Mall complex and flanked by the Giza Zoological and Botanical Gardens, the first zoo built in Africa. Opened in 2000 as the brand's first Middle East property, the 20-storey tower delivers Nile views toward downtown Cairo and distant pyramid silhouettes. The Egyptian Museum is 17 minutes by transit; the Cairo Tower 22 minutes; the Giza Necropolis 60 minutes by road. Riverside gardens, direct access to First Mall boutiques, and a quieter Giza Corniche setting make this the residential counterpoint to the denser hotel strip across the water. 7-minute walk to Giza Zoo.
Restaurants and bars
- Aura — Restaurant · Lebanese
- Zoé — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Nairu — Restaurant · Pan-Asian
- XODÓ — Restaurant · Brazilian
- Char Bar — Bar
- Le Petit Chef — Restaurant
- La Gourmandise — Restaurant
- The First Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Spa with Nile views — Spa with large round windows overlooking the Nile, a private couples suite with Nile views and a Turkish hammam.
- Restaurants and lounges — Aura, Tea Lounge, La Gourmandise, Char Bar, The First Bar, Nairu, Le Petit Chef, Xodó and Zoe, with local sourcing.
- Fitness centre with Nile views — Fitness centre with floor-to-ceiling Nile views, a ladies-only gym with Nile views, open 24 hours.
- Golf — Off-site golf activity offered by the hotel.
- Tennis — Off-site tennis activity offered by the hotel.
- Horseback riding — Off-site horseback riding activity offered by the hotel.
Amenities
- Spa with Turkish hammam and couples suite (Nile views)
- 2 outdoor pools
- fitness center (24-hour, ladies-only gym)
- First Nile Boat (floating dining/venue)
- access to First Mall boutiques
- proximity to Pyramids tours
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Condé Nast Award Winner
- Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury
- MICHELIN Guide listed
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