On the seashore with view over the bay and yachting harbor, Steigenberger Alexandria Cecil Hotel lets you experience all the splendor of this amazing city first hand. It is located in the heart of the business district. Built in 1929, this is one of the historical hotels that have never been anything except a hotel, unlike others that began as palaces or royal lodges. Some notable guests have included Agatha Christie, the Prince of Sweden, Josephine Baker, Omar Sharif, Field Marshall Montgomery, and Mohamed Aly (Cassius Clay).

Find Oriental splendor by the sea at Alexandria 5 star hotel, Steigenberger Cecil where classic Riviera style invites total relaxation. Step into a world of art and delights. Egyptian hospitality resounds with French art de vivre and breathtaking views gasp over the bay. Unwind on a sunny terrace overlooking the bay as locals stroll past on the Corniche.

Cecil has unfortunately lost much of its old-world charm to a series of renovations, which have stripped away period fittings and marble and left the rooms with little character. Public areas ( the lobby and the Monty bar upstairs ) still have original wood paneling, and the elevators and staircase are gleaming originals, too. Located on the corner of Saad Zaghloul Square and facing the sea, the location is hard to beat, with half the rooms having a view of the sea.