Property Desc: Property Location In the heart of Cairo, Hotel Velvet 1889 is within a 5-minute drive of American University of Cairo and Tahrir Square. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Khan el-Khalili and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Egyptian Museum. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities This hotel offers designated smoking areas. Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Talaat Harb Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Royal Chariots Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Midan Talaat Harb - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Midan Ataba - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Tell el-Amarna - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Sixth of October Bridge - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi El-Ghuri Wakala - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Abdin Palace - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Mikerinos Pyramid - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Alabaster Sphinx - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Museum of Islamic Art - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi American University of Cairo - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Tahrir Square - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Egyptian Museum - 1.5 km / 1 mi Egyptian National Railways Museum - 1.7 km / 1 mi The nearest airports are: Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 19.3 km / 12 mi Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 50 km / 31.1 mi The preferred airport for Hotel Velvet 1889 is Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI). House Rules Children welcome No pets Smoking permitted Spoken Languages Arabic Norwegian Swedish Japanese English French Danish Know Before You Go: This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60 C/140 F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast and through room service. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global) and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global). Fees: Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3) Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 0 (one-way), (from 2 to 18 years old) Self parking fee: USD 7 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Checkin Instructions: Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel. Special Checkin Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Checkin Time: 12:00 PM Checkin End Time: anytime Checkin Minimum Age: 18 Checkout Time: 12:00 PMProperty Desc: Property Location In the heart of Cairo, Hotel Velvet 1889 is within a 5-minute drive of American University of Cairo and Tahrir Square. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Khan el-Khalili and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Egyptian Museum. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities This hotel offers designated smoking areas. Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Talaat Harb Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Royal Chariots Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Midan Talaat Harb - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Midan Ataba - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Tell el-Amarna - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Sixth of October Bridge - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi El-Ghuri Wakala - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Abdin Palace - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Mikerinos Pyramid - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Alabaster Sphinx - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Museum of Islamic Art - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi American University of Cairo - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Tahrir Square - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Egyptian Museum - 1.5 km / 1 mi Egyptian National Railways Museum - 1.7 km / 1 mi The nearest airports are: Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) - 19.3 km / 12 mi Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 50 km / 31.1 mi The preferred airport for Hotel Velvet 1889 is Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI). House Rules Children welcome No pets Smoking permitted Spoken Languages Arabic Norwegian Swedish Japanese English French Danish Know Before You Go: This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60 C/140 F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast and through room service. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global) and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global). Fees: Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3) Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 0 (one-way), (from 2 to 18 years old) Self parking fee: USD 7 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Checkin Instructions: Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel. Special Checkin Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Checkin Time: 12:00 PM Checkin End Time: anytime Checkin Minimum Age: 18 Checkout Time: 12:00 PMMay include:, Towels provided, Heating, Bedsheets provided, Smoking and Non-Smoking, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Wardrobe or closet, Air conditioning, Daily housekeeping, Desk, No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Non-Smoking