hotel Velvet 1915

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Egyptian Museum

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Balcony view
Exterior
View from property
Dining
Family Suite | City view

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Marouf Street, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11552

What's nearby

  • Egyptian Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tahrir Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • American University of Cairo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cairo Tower - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Khan el-Khalili - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Cairo Rames Station - 19 min drive
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪كوستا كوفى - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪قهوة بين البنكين - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪كافيه قمرين - ‬6 min walk

About this property

hotel Velvet 1915

Hotel near Egyptian Museum
Near Tahrir Square, hotel Velvet 1915 provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches like wet bars and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Norwegian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EGP 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Wet bar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee charged for check-in between 11:30 PM and 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EGP 100

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EGP 340 per room (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EGP 80 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee charged for check-in between 11:30 PM and 12:30 AM
  • Late check-out fee: EGP 100 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is hotel Velvet 1915 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at hotel Velvet 1915?

Self parking is available for EGP 80 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at hotel Velvet 1915?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:30 PM–12:30 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at hotel Velvet 1915?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EGP 100 (subject to availability).

Does hotel Velvet 1915 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EGP 340 per room applies.

Where is hotel Velvet 1915 located?

Located in Downtown Cairo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Talaat Harb Street and Egyptian Museum. Midan Talaat Harb and Royal Chariots Museum are also within 10 minutes. Cairo Rames Station is 22 minutes by foot.

hotel Velvet 1915 Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 15 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Muhammad Aslam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised that actually the building of hotel was built in 1915, more than 100 years ago. Great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and amazing rooms and service.
Amazing service, beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When we arrived for our prepaid booking our two single room were not 'on the system'. The reception tried to get us to share a room. When I said no it was suggested that maybe my 'husband doesn't trust me? A room was 'found' in another hotel for me and my nephew was given a room in Velvet. Although the other hotel was fine we were unable to have breakfast together. Overall unsatisfactory..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the worse place I have ever been. It is in an abandoned building, we had to use a makeshift elevator to get to it. The reception desk is made of a small person sitting next to small table and a copy machine. As soon as we entered the dirty rooms, they chained the entrance door, downstairs and put a large flower pots behind our doors, we could not get out. We did find a new hotel through Expedia. We did explain to hotel sonesta that we did not feel save. To come get us. Of course, we gave the address, the cell phone number for velvet. The person who came for us spoke their language, so they unchained the door to let him in, and he came to our room to rescue us. We were all terrified, we were all wondering, what could have happened if we did not leave. In my opinion, this place should never be used, it should be removed from Expedia’s list
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that all the staff was very nice and that my room was spacious and clean. The area was very busy and it was close to many attractions. Also like that the hotel employees are very helpful they will translate and an place orders for you. It’s quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice people but old building
First let me say that the people here were friendly and the breakfast in the morning was nice. When we first arrived, I asked for the internet password but apparently, the young man had just started working there a couple of days previously and did not know it so I used their computer to locate it. I was not able to sleep at all because the window I'm my room was broken and did not seal, so mosquitos came in and did their work on me. All the fixtures in the bathroom, including the shower head, were falling off the wall and the hotel overall was in an old building that just needed a lot of work. Finally, in the middle of the building, people were smoking which carried through the hotel; my stay here was not pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impossível ser pior, veja as fotos!
Muito sujo, inclusive lençóis. As toalhas são cortadas ao meio para economizar. cada quarto recebe apenas metade de uma toalha encardida e rasgada. A água quente não funciona. Na escada tem lixo e fezes (!!) veja na foto. O café da manhã é horrível, preparado num canto do corredor entre a máquina de lavar roupa e uma privada. Não dava para ficar lá, preferimos perder o que foi pago e sair correndo!
Recepção
quarto
porta de entrada
instalações
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

PHILIPPE YVES

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Je recommande pour un hébergement sans prétention
Arrivé dans la nuit, l'hôtel avait arrangé mon transfert depuis l'aéroport. Très pratique ! Un thé d'hospitalité en arrivant : agréable :) L'hôtel est situé dans une impasse et l'immeuble est très ancien. Ça a du charme. La réception est toujours disponible. Petit déjeuner simple qui a le mérite d'exister. Au final, un lieu sans prétention dont il ne faudra pas attendre des prestations élevées. En même temps, au prix de la nuit, c'était parfait !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Velvet 1915, very charming atmosphere, very nice and helpful staff, in the heart of Cairo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

NN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manque d’insonorisation,sinon rien a dire de quoi que ce soit
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was great... hotel is close to Cairo's "french quater" /talaat harb)... very ice & helpful staff... rooms to the street (talaat harb) are noise, so try to get one of the "others"...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Yayoi

お洒落な部屋ですが、使い勝手は悪い
予約ミスで系列のホテルに移動。その前に2泊した際もオーバーブッキングで系列ホテルに移動。その度に無駄な時間が発生し、この人たちはなぜ簡単に人を振り回すのか不思議でした。予約したホテルに泊まることが普通だと思うのですが、同じ部屋だから、と系列ホテルに移動させるのはいかがなものでしょうか? あと洗面にトイレットペーパーホルダーとタオル掛けがないのも不思議でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019