Marriott International has reached an agreement with Palm Hills Developments to open The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt.
Part of Palm Hills, a luxury mixed-use community in the suburbs of West Cairo, the hotel has views of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Palm Hills Golf Course.
The Palm Hills West Cairo development consist of residential, commercial, dining offerings and entertainment areas.
The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills will be located within a 20-minute drive to Cairo’s landmarks including the Great Pyramids of Giza and The Grand Egyptian Museum, business and commercial districts including the Industrial City, Smart Village, and the entertainment and retail destination of The Mall of Arabia. Palm Hills is also easily accessible from Cairo International airport and The Sphinx International airport.
Scheduled to open in 2027, the new-build property will include 150 guestrooms and 50 one-, two- and three-bedroom serviced apartments.
The hotel will feature five dining destinations, a spa, fitness centre, pool, children’s club and meeting and events facilities.
“We are thrilled to work with Palm Hills Developments to bring a new level of exceptional luxury and unrivaled elegance to West Cairo,” said Sandeep Walia, chief operating officer for the Middle East at Marriott International. “Cairo is a sought-after leisure destination synonymous with some of the world’s most outstanding historical and cultural sites. We continue to see opportunities to thoughtfully grow our iconic brands in Egypt and other destinations where we know our guests want to travel most.”
Apart from Marriott, IHG Hotels and Resorts also recently unveiled plans for new hotels within the West Cairo area. IHG has partnered with Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment to build two new hotels. The InterContinental West Cairo 205 is scheduled to open in January 2028, while the voco West Cairo 205 Suites will open by June 2026.
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