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Steigenberger Cecil Hotel
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt · Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts · Accessible Luxury
The Metzger family opened the Cecil on Alexandria's Eastern Harbour in 1929, and the house became a room for Lawrence Durrell, E.M. Forster, and the city's cosmopolitan set. In the Second World War it served as British Secret Service headquarters; General Montgomery kept a suite, and Monty's Bar still carries his name. Original wooden-gated elevators still run. Steigenberger took the 88-room landmark in 2014 without stripping the 1920s fabric.
- 88 rooms
- Opened 1929
- Neighborhood: Saad Zaghloul Square
- Rooms from 215 sq ft (20 m²)
About Steigenberger Cecil Hotel
- Lawrence Durrell and E.M. Forster were among the literary regulars when the Metzger family opened the Cecil in 1929 on Alexandria's Eastern Harbour.
- During the Second World War the hotel served as British Secret Service headquarters; General Montgomery stayed in a suite, and Monty's Bar still carries his name.
- Original wooden-gated elevators from the 1929 house still operate in the 88-room hotel.
- Entry-level rooms start at 215 sq ft (20 m²).
History
The Cecil Hotel was built in 1929 by the Metzger family and quickly became a cultural hub for Alexandria's cosmopolitan elite and literary figures like Lawrence Durrell and E.M. Forster. During World War II, it served as the headquarters for the British Secret Service and General Montgomery, who stayed in one of its suites. The hotel was nationalized in the 1950s and eventually joined the Steigenberger chain in 2014, while carefully preserving its storied heritage and original architecture.
The setting
2-minute walk to Caesareum of Alexandria.
Amenities
- Monty's Bar (named after General Montgomery)
- Le Jardin beachfront restaurant and rooftop terrace
- Caesar's Palace Nightclub and DJ performances
- Historic original wooden-gated elevators
- Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property
- 24-hour room service and concierge assistance
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