MANDARIN ORIENTAL TO OPEN LUXURY HOTEL IN CAIRO, EGYPT
Hong Kong, 22 March 2022 -- Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced a managementagreement to rebrand the historic Shepheard Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. This will be the Group's
first hotel in Egypt and further expands the brand’s portfolio in the region.
The celebrated Shepheard Hotel first opened its doors in 1841 and remains a landmark in thecity, respected by the local community and well known internationally. A comprehensive
renovation of the property is already underway and Paris-based interior designer, Sybille deMargerie, is tasked with preserving the building’s heritage design while enhancing the facilities
and services. Upon completion, currently anticipated for 2024, the hotel will re-open as
Mandarin Oriental Shepheard, Cairo.
Situated on the eastern shore of The Nile river, in the heart of Downtown Cairo, the property
will feature 188 rooms and 88 suites, many with balconies, providing excellent views over thecity, the Nile and Gezira island. The hotel is ideally located to explore the city’s renowned
attractions such as the historical Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Souq and Al-Azhar
Mosque, and provides easy access to the river, key commercial buildings, and vibrant shopping,restaurants and cafés.
Mandarin Oriental Shepheard, Cairo will feature five restaurants and bars, including a rooftop
restaurant for al fresco dining, as well as an exclusive club lounge. The hotel will also offer
expansive function spaces, including a rooftop ballroom, making this the ideal destination for
conferences and social gatherings of all sizes.
An all-encompassing Spa at Mandarin Oriental will provide eight treatment suites and offer
the tailored experiences and signature treatments for which the Group is renowned. Furtherwellness facilities include an indoor lap pool, a rooftop swimming pool, a beauty salon, fitness
centre and a kid’s club.
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The project developer is Al Sharif for Tourism and Hotels, an Egyptian Closed Joint Stock
Company that is a subsidiary of Al Sharif Group Holding, the Saudi holding group based in
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, who won the concession to redevelop the site from the Egyptian GeneralCompany for Tourism and Hotels in 2020.
James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental said, “We are delighted to extend
Mandarin Oriental’s renowned levels of hospitality into Egypt and to work with Al SharifGroup Holding on bringing this iconic and historic hotel back to life. The project presents anideal opportunity to further grow our brand in the Middle East & Africa, and we look forward
to creating many unique experiences for our guests.”“Mandarin Oriental is an award-winning international brand, renowned for its exemplary
service and attention to detail” said Mr Nawaf Faiz Al-Sharif, President of Al-Sharif Group.
“They are the ideal partner for this unique project, and we look forward to working together onenhancing Cairo’s appeal and creating the most sophisticated luxury hotel in the city” he added.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of theworld’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into
a global brand, the Group now operates 36 hotels and seven residences in 24 countries andterritories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage and unique sense ofplace. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development,
and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.
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