My fiance and I are not picky about luxury - all we look for is safe & clean. The Mayfair is arguably in a decent location, but it is NOT clean. Clean seekers beware! We looked at two rooms, both of which had walls literally covered in smashed mosquitoes. The bathroom toilet in the room we chose leaked flushed toilet... more

After booking a triple room here online we ended up being only two of us and so were given the triple for the double rate. The room had a balcony overlooking the street, which was fairly quiet. The room itself was quite dingy with bedspreads that appeared as though they hadn't ever been washed and sheets that still had other... more

I stayed in many budget hotels in Cairo before, but I prefer the Mayfair, first of all because of the excellent location. Zamalek is a quiet place and has trees in the streets and many good bars and restaurants. The breakfast in the Mayfair was OK, but most mornings I just got a sandwich from Maison Thomas or Mezzaluna, the... more

I used this hotel a number of times during my stay in Cairo. It's quite basic, but the rooms I used all had private bathrooms and some had lovely balconies. It made a refreshing change from the uptightness of some of the five star hotels, but is still a short walk from the marriott if you need some luxury. It... more

I stayed at the Mayfair for a few nights in May. The current ed (8th) of the Lonely Planet describes it as a dump, but it has had a big makeover since then. I looked at a few rooms, then came back a week later. I thought I'd be getting one of the palatial private rooms I'd seen--but because I... more

My son is now studying in Cairo, living in Zamalek, and he suggested I use this hotel when I visited him. Now, to be honest, I'm usually a 3-4 star chap, so this came as a bit of a surprise to me, but if you are on a budget, it's great. I have nothing bad to say about it. The... more

Nous ne cherchions pas le grand luxe, juste quelque chose de propre et confortable, nous sommes tombé sur des critiques... more