Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
San Stefano
Vibe
Private underground walkways lead beneath the bustling Corniche to sandy shores, framing a grand seaside escape on the Mediterranean coast.
“Mediterranean Corniche hideaway”
Attentive liveried service, private sea-facing balconies, and Roman-style marble bathrooms equipped with deep soaking tubs.
Fourteen treatment suites alongside a Moroccan hammam, squash courts, and an indoor pool under a glass dome.
A private five-hundred-metre sandy beach reached by an underground tunnel, paired with multiple pools and seafront villas.
On the San Stefano Corniche within the Grand Plaza, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
“it’s a case of plus ça change; what’s the towering, brand-new Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, Egypt, if not the modern version of the classic...”
Rooms
Sea-facing balconies open toward the water, while interiors pair warm pastel tones with classical furnishings and deep soaking marble bathtubs.
“The property’s bright and fresh color palette of soft pinks, greens, blues and yellows… evokes a vintage summery feel befitting Alexandria’s year-round sunshine.”
Wellness
A circular fourth-floor infinity pool gazes over the sea, complementing a glass-domed heated pool, squash courts, and authentic Moroccan hammam rituals.
“inside it manages to feel like an exclusive landmark and retains much of the esprit—including an attentive liveried staff—of the Deauville-inspired original.”
Backstory
The property revives the storied grounds of the early-twentieth-century San Stefano Hotel, now housed within the towering Grand Plaza complex.
Eat & drink
Dine on Levant mezze at Byblos, fresh catch at the seasonal seaside grill, or wood-fired pizza at vibrant Fresca Bistro.
The neighborhood
Set along the lively San Stefano Corniche, the hotel connects directly to Grand Plaza shopping while keeping the historic waterfront close.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.