We stayed four nights in corner sea facing room, of this historic hotel 1929 vintage, Excellent room with heritage furniture & fitments of great style, including a chandelier. best part two vintage elevators, functioning perfectly with vintage brass fitments inside each elevator. excellent breakfast, with egyption food, variety of cheese, meats, vegetables & fruit. we liked the FALAFEL served hot. sea view from room superb. Long Corniche in front of hotel, super. we walked everyday in the evening on the boulevard. variety of resataurants walking distance. Museum, Library, Roman theatre closeby, catacombs little further away. Must see all four. all easily accessible by Uber, used by us extensively. Train station 10 mts away

Staff could not fix exhaust fan in toilet from first day, not an issue

excellent, very clean hotel with a lot of heritage and charm.

Before this trip to Alexandria, I had difficulty booking a hotel—Hilton, Four Seasons, Palestine Hotel, and several others. I decided to prioritize location and chose to stay near Al Raml Station (محطة الرمل). The obvious choice was the historic Cecil Hotel. This is my first night here, and I must say it’s an excellent, very clean hotel with a lot of heritage and charm. Mr. Islam at the reception was incredibly helpful in finding me a good room, despite the hotel being nearly fully booked due to an ongoing conference. Mr. Amer was also very supportive. House keeping team yossra and her colleagues have done a fantastic job, extremely clean hotel I’ve never regretted my decision. The price is excellent, it’s a 5-star hotel, and the cleanliness is outstanding. Dr Mahir Hamad UK

Cecil’s strengths lie in its prime location, well-kept rooms, and the dedication of certain staff members who truly go above and beyond! The Square Side Sea View room at Cecil offers an amazing view. You get to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the square and downtown streets, all while taking in the beautiful sea view.. a perfect combination that really enhances the stay.

The room had a noticeable odor, not exactly a bad smell, but more like a lingering scent of dampness or something old that hasn’t been properly aired out. Not something I can personally tolerate. After my first visit in July, I brought my own room freshener, and with the AC running for about an hour, the smell became more bearable, but it’s an issue that should be addressed. Additionally, the towels and rugs were not pristine white and felt quite rough.

Cecil Steigenberger is where I truly feel at home. Its perfect location overlooks the beautiful Alexandrian waters, with the vibrant hustle and bustle of downtown just behind. The hotel’s classic look and feel, give it a sense of timeless charm. Staff are exceptionally welcoming, always smiling, greeting warmly, and ready to guide. The reception team has improved greatly, Wasef was amazing, very accommodating, and welcoming. Yaser, I have no words except to say you truly make the place feel like home. The housekeeping staff deserve a special mention too, they’re honest, thorough, and treat your space and belongings with the same care as if it were their own. A special highlight of my stay was the thoughtful surprise from the hotel, a whole chocolate cake for my birthday! It was such a kind, unexpected and much appreciated gesture.

The rugs and towels definitely need replacing, as they’re worn out, rough, and no longer pristine white. However, I did notice three new hand towels during my stay this time, which gives me hope that updates are happening. Additionally, the bathtub drains need to be replaced or covered to hide the inner parts, making the space feel more welcoming.

I normally ignore 10/10 reviews and look for more balanced reviews as they are usually more realistic. But this property IS truely 10/10 and the staff 10/10 doesn’t do them justice. If there was a higher rating they would all get that. In all my years of travelling I have never met a better contingent of hotel staff. My favourite is the restaurant concierge Mohammed who has been with Steigenberger Cecil Alexandria for 37 years. Usually people working in the hotel industry get worn down over the years dealing with problem guests, but not him. His enthusiasm and hospitality in service is amazing. The hotel itself, steeped in history is exceptional. Spotlessly clean. Our room had a beautiful aroma. I loved the hotel decor and the early 20th century elevator. The staff were all immaculately dressed and were so friendly and welcoming every-time I saw them. The laundry service is outstanding. I have never had laundry returned in the condition that the Cecil returned ours in. I thought someone had went out and bought new clothes instead of doing the washing. And the location on the Alexandria Harbour is beautiful. You can stand on your balcony and look over the harbour and just contemplate all the history that unfolded here over thousands of years. I loved the city of Alexandria and the people were amazing and no one trying to scam you like in Giza. Taxi drivers trying to give you back money if you gave then too much. If you visit Alexandria, a stay at Steigenberger Cecil is a MUST

Everyone was really friendly and helpful. They made sure that we're comfortable. Rooms and breakfast restaurant are very clean. A large variety of food for breakfast. The gentleman at the reception upgraded our back room to a bigger one with a sea view, with no extra charge, and without us asking. A very nice gesture. Hotel's location is superb, too.

The toiletries offered. No soap bars. Shower gel and shampoo should be of a better quality. 2 small free water bottles is not enough in summer, for 2 guests. There should be more bottles. 4 at least.

I’m absolutely in love with this hotel! It feels like staying in an old palace, with its stunning antique design and timeless charm. The location couldn’t be more perfect — everything is right around the corner! The souq, the sea, cafes, and restaurants are all just steps away. Plus, the staff here are incredibly helpful and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable It’s truly a magical place.

The only downside is that there is no parking available at the hotel itself. They requested us to park in a paid parking area nearby, which was a bit inconvenient.

The hotel is situated right in the heart of Alexandria, conveniently close to all the city's renowned facilities and famous shopping destinations. The staff were wonderful - incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area. The location is simply unbeatable, placing you within easy reach of everything Alexandria has to offer. From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Their attentive service and willingness to assist with any requests made a real difference to my overall experience.

The price was a little higher. However, I visited the hotel during the busy season.

Very rare things in life maintain their quality. We often hear this: it was very good but unfortunately that was in the past. Cecil Hotel is stunningly maintaining and even improving the quality and luxury of service offered by a historical and classic hotel in the heart of Alexandria. My mother stayed here 70 years ago and she said that it was the best hotel in Alexandria back in 1954. Today, I confirm with full confidence that it is still one of the best hotels in Alexandria. The location, the friendly staff going extra miles to please the guests, the breakfast buffet where you can easily spend 2 hours 🤭, the house keeping, the bell captain.. every single person is doing his best to please and serve the guest. This attitude is definitely cascaded from the top management to the last junior staff at the hotel. Thank you for a very pleasant stay at Cecil Hotel Steigenberger.

If you are coming with your own private car, the hotel doesn’t have parking, but you can manage at the public parking just opposite the hotel.

I loved the boutique and historical hotel atmosphere at The Cecil hotel. The hotel is itself a historical landmark in the centre of the Corniche and apparently has hosted several famous personalities. We were welcomed with an upgrade to a room with a balcony with side views of the ocean, Corniche. Our room was of good size with traditional high ceilings and very clean, comfy beds. The birdcage elevator gives the hotel a historical touch. We also love the breakfast, it was a feast of delicious pastries, fruit and hot and cold food options in a beautiful room with views of the Cornish. We would definitely recommend this classy hotel to anyone visiting Alexandria.