Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced a management agreement to rebrand the historic Shepheard Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. This will be the group’s first hotel in Egypt and further expands the brand’s portfolio in the region.

Shepheard’s Hotel was the leading hotel in Cairo and one of the most celebrated hotels in the world from the middle of the 19th century until its destruction in 1952 during the Cairo Fire. Five years after the original hotel was destroyed, a new one was built nearby and was named the Shepheard Hotel. A comprehensive renovation of the property is already underway, and Paris-based interior designer Sybille de Margerie is tasked with preserving the building’s heritage design while enhancing the facilities and services. Upon completion, currently anticipated for 2024, the hotel will reopen as Mandarin Oriental Shepheard Cairo.Situated on the eastern shore of the Nile River, in the heart of Downtown Cairo, the property will feature 188 rooms and 88 suites, many with balconies, providing excellent views over the city, the Nile, and Al-Gezira island. The hotel is ideally located to explore the city’s renowned attractions such as the historical Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Souq, and Al-Azhar Mosque, and provides easy access to the river, key commercial buildings, and vibrant shops, restaurants, and cafés.

Mandarin Oriental Shepheard Cairo will feature five restaurants and bars, including a rooftop restaurant for al-fresco dining, as well as an exclusive club lounge. The hotel will also offer expansive function spaces, including a rooftop ballroom, making this the ideal destination for conferences and social gatherings of all sizes.

An all-encompassing Spa at Mandarin Oriental Shepheard Cairo will provide eight treatment suites and offer tailored experiences and signature treatments for which the group is renowned. Further wellness facilities include an indoor pool, a rooftop swimming pool, a beauty salon, a fitness center, and a kid’s club.