Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis
Located in Heliopolis, Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis is a luxury hotel five kilometres from the airport and 17 kilometres from downtown Cairo. It features event spaces and a Grand Ballroom suitable for 1,600 guests. The five-star facilities include a spa, four restaurants, an outdoor pool and a signature lounge.
Guest Rooms
The rooms at Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis include the Deluxe Room (44 sq.m.), Premier Room (44 sq.m.), Rosetta Club Room (44 sq.m.), King Superior One Bedroom Suite (77 sq.m.), Deluxe One Bedroom Suite (84 sq.m.), Deluxe Family Connecting Room (88 sq.m.), King Premier One Bedroom Suite (94 sq.m.), King Superior Two Bedroom Suite (126 sq.m.), Presidential Suite (163 sq.m.) and the Royal Suite (259 sq.m.).
The spacious rooms have a bathroom with a rain shower and floor-to-ceiling windows. Set an alarm clock and start the morning by making a coffee with the in-room espresso machine. When it’s time to relax, put on a bathrobe and slippers and watch a programme on the HDTV. The rooms also have a mini bar if guests want a drink.
Standard room amenities include:
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Espresso machine
- HDTV
- Iron and ironing board
- Kettle
- Mini bar
- Safe
- Wi-Fi
Breakfast and Dining
The hotel has four restaurants. Get cocktails, Mediterranean food, a poolside drink or afternoon tea.
Bar Raa at Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis is a Jazz bar.
Brasserie Ayda serves Mediterranean cuisine.
Le Jardin Pool Bar offers light meals and drinks.
Peacock Lounge is a signature lounge inspired by Peacock Alley from Waldorf Astoria New York. It provides afternoon teas.
Facilities and Services
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis features outdoor pools.
It has a fitness centre with modern TechnoGym equipment.
The spa offers massages, facials and other treatments. It includes a Hammam.
The Rosetta Club service provides all-day food and drinks.
The hotel also has event spaces and meeting rooms, including the Grand Ballroom suitable for 1,600 people.
Guests can order from the room service when they’re hungry.
EV charging is available.
The hotel also operates a concierge service.
Location and Transportation
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis is in Heliopolis.
It is five kilometres from the airport and 17 kilometres from downtown Cairo.
The Pyramids of Giza are 36 kilometres from Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis.
Parking is available at the hotel for $10.
Nearby Alternatives
Compare Hilton Cairo Heliopolis Hotel (a larger resort-style hotel nearby with 11 restaurants), Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis (closer to the terminals with an airport shuttle), and Le Meridien Cairo Airport (walk to Terminal 3 for the earliest departures).
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis from the airport?
The hotel is five kilometres from Cairo International Airport. A roundtrip airport shuttle is offered for a surcharge and must be arranged with the hotel in advance using your arrival details; a taxi or ride-hailing car is the quick alternative.
How many rooms does Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis have?
The hotel has 252 rooms and suites, from 44 sq.m. Deluxe rooms to the 259 sq.m. Royal Suite, most with floor-to-ceiling windows, rain showers and in-room espresso machines.
What makes the Waldorf Astoria different from the other airport-area hotels?
It is the luxury flagship of the Cairo Airport cluster: a spa with a traditional hammam, the Peacock Lounge for afternoon tea, a Grand Ballroom for 1,600 guests, and Rosetta Club rooms with all-day food and drinks.
Information last verified: July 29, 2026