Cairo, EgyptNew Administrative Capital
The St. Regis New Capital, Cairo
Monumental desert estate
New Administrative Capital Cairo, Egypt
Opened
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottMonumental desert estate
This sprawling compound was built for state summits and delegations, bringing classical opulence to Egypt's rising desert capital.
What it’s good at
Notable
Dedicated butler service and expansive suites set beside the capital's diplomatic quarter.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The marble-columned building, which originally opened as the Al Masa hotel in 2017 before St. Regis took over in 2021, holds 270 rooms, 80 suites, 14 villas, and 60 serviced apartments.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The grounds sit beside the new capital's rising government district, forty-five minutes east of downtown Cairo.
The rooms
Every room has a private balcony or terrace looking out across the landscaped gardens or the lagoon pool.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool rests beneath a glass skylight, and expansive outdoor pools wind through palm-lined gardens.
The spa and gym
Trio Spa houses traditional Moroccan hammams with polished marble slabs, and the fitness center spans two floors.
Restaurant
Montego
Floor-to-ceiling arched windows overlook the pool, and crystal chandeliers hang above a grand curved staircase.
At the table
Al Khedewy prepares traditional Egyptian dishes under soaring stone arches, and Café Royal pours cocktails at an onyx bar.
How it began
The marble-columned property opened in 2017 as the Al Masa Hotel before rebranding under St. Regis in 2021.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.