Tolip Alexandria rises eleven floors above the Corniche at 252 Moustafa Kamel, in the Stanley district, and it is one of the larger hotels in the city, with 477 rooms. It is a five-star property with a broad choice of rooms: Deluxe Rooms of about 366 square feet with city, side-sea, frontal-sea or sea-and-pool views, one- and two-bedroom suites, Family Rooms of about 667 square feet that face the sea, and two-bedroom Presidential and Royal Villas of nearly 2,000 square feet. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a children's pool, the Tolip Spa and Health Club with thalassotherapy and facial treatments, five restaurants, two coffee shops and a poolside bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms, and parking is easy, with free valet parking and a low charge for self-parking. It is a good choice for travellers who want a full-service seafront hotel in the centre of the city.
Location and getting around
The Stanley Bridge is a three-minute walk from the front door, and the Corniche promenade runs right past the hotel, so a sunset stroll needs no transport. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is about six minutes by car, San Stefano Grand Plaza is three minutes, and Mamoura Beach is five. Smouha Sporting Club is two minutes away, and Sidi Gaber station, the main stop for trains from Cairo, is about eight minutes by car.
The airport is about nineteen minutes by car. That makes this one of the best-placed big hotels for visitors who want to cover the Library, the Citadel and the Roman sites by taxi in short hops and return to the hotel for a rest.
Rooms and facilities
The sea-view rooms are the ones to request, and the family rooms are a good option for parents with children, since they sleep more than two and face the water. With five restaurants and a poolside bar there is plenty of variety without leaving the building, and the spa is a welcome retreat in the heat of summer.
The pool is seasonal and has set hours, so check them when you book. A buffet breakfast is available at an extra charge on some rates, and the hotel is large enough to host weddings and events, which can make weekends lively.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a reliable all-round choice for first-time visitors, families, and couples who want comfort, sea views and a central position, and it works well as a base for a three-day itinerary that includes a day trip to El Alamein or Rosetta. It is less intimate than a heritage hotel such as the Cecil or the Windsor Palace, and the building is modern.
Summer weekends and holiday periods are busy, so book early, and compare rates with the neighbouring Corniche hotels. Prices are mid to upper range, with the best value usually in winter and spring.
Why stay here
- ✓477 rooms on the Corniche
- ✓Outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓Spa with thalassotherapy
- ✓Five restaurants and a poolside bar
- ✓Two coffee shops
- ✓Free valet parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Sea-view and family rooms
Good questions
Where is Tolip Alexandria?+
It is at 252 Moustafa Kamel on the Corniche in the Stanley district, a three-minute walk from the Stanley Bridge.
How far is it from the Bibliotheca Alexandrina?+
About six minutes by car. San Stefano Grand Plaza is about three minutes by car.
Is there parking?+
Yes. Free valet parking is available, and self-parking is offered for a small daily charge. Check current terms when you book.
