Since opening in 1987, the Hotel Semiramis Intercontinental has taken the leading position as Cairo's premier Hotel. It is situated on the banks of the Nile within walking distance of the major shopping and commercial center and only minutes from the Egyptian museum. The hotel has concluded recently the first and second phase of a major renovation program, which reinforced its reputation as one of the Middle East's leading hotels.

The hotel's 730 deluxe air-conditioned rooms include 79 suites, all with balconies, offering spectacular views of the city or the river Nile. All rooms have bedside control for radio and television, and international direct dial facilities, and news coverage from CNN as well as other satellite programs. Club Intercontinental floors and Business Rooms for the business travelers' clientele are also available, not to mention a Business Center that provides full secretarial services including word processing, facsimile and scanning. The Center also includes a comprehensive business reference library, typewriter and PC rental, Mobile telephones, Internet E-mail service and a courier service.