News - 31st Dec 2007

St. Regis Makes Landmark Entry into Africa with St. Regis, Cairo

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the introduction of its renowned St. Regis brand to Africa, with plans to debut a new property in 2011 in the heart of downtown Cairo. The St. Regis, Cairo will include 299 lavishly furnished rooms and 103 serviced apartments as part of a luxurious, mixed-use development overlooking the Nile River. Owned by Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, the St. Regis, Cairo will represent the ultimate expression of contemporary luxury in Egypt's thriving capital city.

St. Regis, Cairo will be located in the heart of Egypt's modern metropolis on the north end of Corniche Road, adjacent to the World Trade Center Cairo and the Misr Bank Tower. Providing sweeping views of the Nile River, the new hotel will be an important component of a high-rise hospitality and residential complex designed by noted American architect, Michael Graves. The St. Regis, Cairo will occupy approximately 115,000 square feet of the luxury development, a complex that will include two majestic towers and a retail atrium. Hotel guests will be close to a variety of shops, restaurants and universities, and not far from the pyramids and sphinx at Giza, the historic treasures of Old Cairo, and Khan al-Khalili - Egypt's most famous bazaar.

Anticipating the needs of the city's quickly expanding business district, the St. Regis, Cairo will offer more than 8,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, as well as a business center, shops and parking area. Hotel guests and residents will enjoy full access to the hotel's outstanding amenities including four restaurants and a lounge, an outdoor pool, luxury spa and fitness center.

Following in the tradition of the legendary St. Regis Hotel, New York Hotel, St. Regis, Cairo will feature the famed hallmarks of St. Regis hotels including the St. Regis Butler Service, bespoke guest experiences, and luxury accommodations tailored to global travelers. The iconic St. Regis Butler Service offers unparalleled round-the-clock personal attention to every guest. Trained in the English tradition, the butlers provide ever-present yet unobtrusive service while anticipating guest needs and customizing each guest's stay according to his or her specific tastes and preferences.



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