Le Riad Hotel de Charme

Excellent location with a lot of attractions within walking distance. The roof top restaurant has the best pigeon soup.

Big car cannot drive in.

Beautiful hotel in heart of old Islamic Cairo. Furnishings exquisite …hotel and restaurant staff very polite .great to have restaurant in hotel on rooftop level. Very secure. Street music noise until early hours of morning could be disturbing to some but we were aware of this through our research and was as expected…very special to stay in the heart of this old town. Would recommend to invest in good ear plugs and enjoy your stay…don’t let the noise deter you. Would definitely stay Gain

A unique hotel in the heart of Islamic Cairo, beautiful rooftop restaurant, best for enjoying the ambience of the historic city

Location. Close to market/bazaar. Fairly easy to walk around old Islamic town. Staff very helpful. Rooftop restaurant was nice. Food was plentiful, and very tasty.

The noise at night. We arrived during Ramadan, which meant there was very loud music being played at night (until 4:00am every night), we were advised that this was because of the Ramadan. However, a word of caution, we were also advised that the music is only played until 1:00am when it is not Ramadan. As the hotel is situated in the old part of town, taxis and private cars are not permitted to enter, which means you may have to walk with your luggage to the hotel.

If you like to be in the middle of Old Cairo. Not accessible by public transport. Must know where to get off and walk in. Location is busy and noisy but lots of character with roof top restaurant

Not really anything because I knew what I was getting.

General location in the heart of Islamic Cairo is great, lots going on, close to monuments. Good restaurant on the roof. Staff are Friendly, charming and efficient.

There is one very big drawback: the noise from the cafe opposite. To be clear, this is not a humm of conversation from a neighbourhood cafe or a buzz of street noise. The source of the racket is less a cafe and more an open air nightclub, with very very loud music and even singing going on until at least 2am on a Wednesday night. Either the source of the noise has just opened or there is a segment of the hotel market that really does not mind this level of noise, but we are not in that segment. Think very carefully before booking.

The staff were wonderful, helpful and kindThe rooms were unique, the effort to maintain the authentic style was evident throughout the hotel, while having individually styled rooms made every corner special.The food was excellent quality

There was nothing I didn't like because I knew where I was going, but there are notes to consider for people planning a stay:1) either travel with light luggage (backpack) or ask the hotel to arrange to have a car that can be allowed to reach the location as without this it is not allowed to reach it (has to be coordinated) it is in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the khan. 2) The hotel provide earplugs on the night stand for the gusts' use - that is an indication of the noise level :-) so if you want peace and quiet this place is NOT for you. I wanted an authentic stay in the middle of the action so I didn't mind, and I met a fellow traveler who said she used noise blocking ear phones that worked well, you have coffee shops with music from different directions among other things .. fun and action galore.3) There is an elevator, but there are several steps that one still needs to climb so if you cannot walk steps at all , please make a note of this .. if you can, give it a try, it will be worth it.4) when you book there are rooms with a balcony and a view to the street and others that have no view, so if you stay and hear all that noise , you might as well get the rooms with a balcony and view to view it all. After all, why hear it and not see it. That wasn't clear to me when I booked and I was sad , the room with balcony was so much nicer.That's it, that's all I can think of except : take it with ease and ENJOY! lovely place and people

Le Riad's "charm" ruined by too much noise, sub-par facilities and penny pinching

We were really looking forward to staying at Le Riad, with its unique charm, ambience and local flavor.  Unfortunately, Le Riad's charm wore off quickly.  The A/C didn't work properly, and it took at least 1 day to get a little cold.   The food at breakfast was mostly cold (leftovers?) except for the warm freshly baked bread, which was good.  We ate dinner at the restaurant both nights.   The food was mediocre except for the lentil soup.   It seems all the meat was overcooked, the duck, lamb, beef.   We were really disappointed.  Then there was the horrific noise from the streets which kept us +awake till hours after midnight.   The earplugs that the hotel provided (which means the hotel staff are well aware of the horrible noise) were useless.   We couldn't sleep during our entire stay.   Worst of all, when we were checking out, the receptionist informed us that we were charged US$20 for the breakfast on our first day.    We were offered a free night by Le Riad (for our check in at 3 AM as compensation for an online scam involving Le Riad which caused me to cancel 3 credit cards and a lot of hassles)!, and we assumed it included the free breakfasts for 2.   The receptionist did not inform us that we would have to pay for the breakfasts in advance, only when we were checking out.   When we pointed out that the restaurant's menu listed breakfast at US$5 per person, the receptionist replied that the menu was old and the prices were outdated.   Unbelievable, since we were charged the prices on the "old" menu for both our dinners!   We felt ripped off by the hotel's devious and penny pinching policy.

Beautiful boutique hotel in the middle of the action of Islamic Cairo. The room was gorgeous and a generous size. The staff went above and beyond to assist us which was very much appreciated. They were all very helpful and friendly. As many others note, it is quite noisy due to being located opposite a very lively Cafe that plays loud music until around 2am every evening. The hotel does provide ear plugs and personally, I enjoyed being in such a vibrant location but it may not be for everyone.

Noisy during sleeping hours

The hotel has an authentic design. Bed and pillows were really comfortable. They have a really nice rain shower. Breakfast was nice. There is a very nice restaurant on the roof.

The location is really lively and noisy. High volume music till to late hours. But it did not disturb us. We could sleep nice, thanks to earplugs they left. The staff was polite, smiley. But What you say to one person is not conveyed to the other. It would be nice if they were more informative.

Location! Room, restaurant, service

Zero

The location is out time, you will transcend to 500 years back in time Lovely and amazing in every detail

One drawback that the hotel has nothing to do about, the street parties all night, it’s little bit crazy I sleep like a log normally but I had trouble sleeping that night

This hotel has a truly unique character and atmosphere. If you are looking for something different, that feels like you are in the middle of historic Cairo, then look no further. Splendour, history, and of course, charm. Wonderful rooms, friendly and attentive staff, and an attractive rooftop restaurant. 10/10.

Charming, interesting, had a resident catDelicious breakfasts, wonderful atmospheric location Perfect for a stay in Cairo

Not the property’s fault, but there were difficulties getting our taxi in to pick up our luggage

The breakfast at the hotel was fantastic and the staff were super helpful. Also, the location was fantastic!

The location is amazing, if you like the hustle and bustle. The staff went over and above to help us and accommodate for my family. My son broke his leg while in cairo and they brought flowers up to our room, they helped carry my son up and down rhe stairs, they were incredible. The location is in the middle of all the action.

It's hard to get in and out of by car, so you'll need ti walk outside the old city walls to get a taxi or uber. It's very loud at night, it didn't bother us but if you're a light sleeper, might be difficult. Also the rooms have no doors.

Great location if keen to spend a day or 2 wandering the streets of old Cairo. Exceptional service and very courteous staff. Spacious and clean roims and super comfortable bedding

The street noise was expected, but the sound of guests outside the room all day and night coupled with the banging of kitchen staff was beyond tolerance. Avoid staying on the 4th floor

Wonderful room, with a great view from the terrace - the hotel is full of character and charm. The breakfast was excellent, as was the evening meal we had.

Only thing to comment on was that after a long journey from London we were assured that the restaurant would be open for another 30 mins for some food, however when we went to eat 20 mins later they said it was closed - we went to bed hungry!!

excellent location in the center of the old town, close to the bazaar; a great place for walks and feeling the atmosphere of the city; the hotel itself is very romantic, large rooms (actually small apartments); breakfast at the rooftop restaurant was of very good quality

The downside is noise; There are several places with loud music around the hotel. It doesn't get quiet until around 2 a.m. Definitely the place for those who don't go to bed early.

This hotel was so dreamy. The location is in the heart of the Khan El Khalili market and you could spend endless hours just watching life on the street. The hotel and room decor was old world charm with so many great touches. The breakfast was outstanding!!!

The street is lively until late at night, so the room is not quiet.