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The St. Regis Cairo
Cairo, Egypt · St. Regis · Grand Luxury
The St. Regis Cairo, designed by the late American architect Michael Graves — best known for his postmodern Portland Building (1982) and his work for Target — debuted in early 2021 as a 36-storey tower on the Nile Corniche in Bulaq after years of construction delays from a planned 2016 opening. Graves died in 2015 before seeing the building completed, making this one of his final and most geographically distant commissions. The hotel won the 2021 International Property Awards Best International Hotel Interior and Best New Hotel Development.
- 360 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Souq Al ASR
- Rooms from 474 sq ft (44 m²)
- Architect: Michael Graves
- Interiors: Michael Graves
About The St. Regis Cairo
- Michael Graves, who designed the building, was one of postmodernism's defining architects — his Portland Municipal Services Building (1982) is credited with launching the postmodern architecture movement in the United States — but he died in 2015 without seeing his Cairo tower completed.
- The hotel's opening was delayed by approximately five years from its original 2016 target date, meaning the project spanned nearly a decade of construction and became a posthumous legacy work for its architect.
- The interiors incorporate papyrus-pattern inlays, Pharaonic motifs in inlaid woods, and artisanal Egyptian craftsmanship — an unusual decision for a brand whose New York flagship is associated with Gilded Age Americanism, reorienting the St. Regis signature entirely around its host culture.
- Entry-level rooms start at 474 sq ft (44 m²).
History
The St. Regis Cairo, designed by renowned architect Michael Graves, faced delays from an initial planned opening around 2016 but finally debuted in early 2021 as a 36-story landmark on the Nile Corniche. The property blends contemporary elegance with Egyptian heritage through custom interiors featuring papyrus patterns, inlaid woods, and artisanal craftsmanship. It quickly garnered recognition, winning multiple International Property Awards in 2021 including Best International Hotel Interior.
The setting
The St. Regis Cairo rises 36 stories at 1189 Nile Corniche in the Bulaq quarter, directly on the east bank of the river with panoramic views across the water to Gezira Island. Designed by architect Michael Graves and completed in 2021, the tower anchors a stretch of Corniche that has emerged as Cairo's most concentrated luxury corridor, amid a cluster of landmark international hotels along the same riverfront promenade. The Egyptian Museum lies 15 minutes by transit, Khan el-Khalili bazaar 29 minutes, and the Cairo Tower 23 minutes away. The Bulaq waterfront position and proximity to Sadat metro station deliver the Nile views and city connectivity that discerning guests demand.
Restaurants and bars
- J&G Steakhouse — Restaurant · Steakhouse
- Tianma — Restaurant
- La Zisa — Restaurant · Italian
- Sirocco — Poolside · Mediterranean
- The St. Regis Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Iridium Spa — Sixth-floor spa across two floors with eight treatment suites, a vitality pool, ice room, sauna, steam room and couples' suites.
- St. Regis Butler Service — Signature butler service offered to all hotel guests, including in suites, apartments and Deluxe Rooms.
- The St. Regis Athletic Club — Open-plan gym with Nile views, Technogym equipment, individual TV screens and personal training on request.
- Outdoor Pool & Jacuzzi — Mosaic-patterned outdoor pool with teak loungers, private cabanas, a heated jacuzzi and a children's pool.
- Indoor Pool — Indoor pool with vaulted ceilings, mosaics, floor-to-ceiling windows and views across Cairo.
- Amulet Children's Club — Children's club with foosball, PlayStation and crafts, plus a babysitting service.
Amenities
- Iridium Spa (8 treatment suites, hydrotherapy)
- indoor and outdoor pools with kids pool
- St. Regis Athletic Club fitness center
- Amulet Children's Club
- butler service
- Iridium Spa
- Sauna
- Steam room
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- 2026 Forbes-Verified Responsible Hospitality
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice nominee
- Green Star Egypt Certified
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