How Axel worksAxel $143 a night vs $258 on Expedia at Steigenberger Cecil Alexandria, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $115 a night less (45%). Seen Oct 12.
4-star hotel · Steigenberger · 16, Saad Zagloul Square, Raml Station, Alexandria
ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Television in lobby
Hotels in AlexandriaA historic 4-star city hotel overlooking Alexandria’s Corniche
8.7/10
A strong heritage stay with excellent staff, but the waterfront comes with noise.
The Cecil is a historic 4-star city hotel overlooking Alexandria’s Corniche, and a strong pick for travelers who prefer character to contemporary design. Its vintage lifts and traditional interiors are part of the appeal. Recent Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, cleanliness and breakfast; comfortable rooms and Mediterranean views reinforce the case. We'd choose it for a sightseeing-focused stay with a real sense of place.
The main compromise is noise: traffic and horns recur across reviews, and some guests report late-night club music. Request a quieter room away from the street and nightclub if sleep matters more than the view. Entry-level rooms are relatively compact, and Expedia lists no onsite parking. We'd skip it for a hush-quiet escape or if modern, spacious rooms are your priority.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$182 a night with Axel against $288 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $106 a night less (37%).
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) · refundable
$106/night less than Expedia (37%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$143 a night with Axel against $258 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $115 a night less (45%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
$115/night less than Expedia (45%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$143 a night with Axel against $258 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $115 a night less (45%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
$115/night less than Expedia (45%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$151 a night with Axel against $272 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $121 a night less (45%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
$121/night less than Expedia (45%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$166 a night with Axel against $300 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $134 a night less (45%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
$134/night less than Expedia (45%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Axel $143 a night vs $258 on Expedia at Steigenberger Cecil Alexandria, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $115 a night less (45%). Seen Oct 12.
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A strong heritage stay with excellent staff, but the waterfront comes with noise. A historic 4-star city hotel overlooking Alexandria’s Corniche, scored for what it is.
The Cecil is a historic 4-star city hotel overlooking Alexandria’s Corniche, and a strong pick for travelers who prefer character to contemporary design. Its vintage lifts and traditional interiors are part of the appeal. Recent Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, cleanliness and breakfast; comfortable rooms and Mediterranean views reinforce the case. We'd choose it for a sightseeing-focused stay with a real sense of place.
The main compromise is noise: traffic and horns recur across reviews, and some guests report late-night club music. Request a quieter room away from the street and nightclub if sleep matters more than the view. Entry-level rooms are relatively compact, and Expedia lists no onsite parking. We'd skip it for a hush-quiet escape or if modern, spacious rooms are your priority.
Best for: heritage-hotel enthusiasts; couples exploring central Alexandria; sightseers who value attentive service
Watch out for: Corniche traffic and horn noise; late-night music near the nightclub; no onsite parking
Location: Central waterfront setting by Raml Station, convenient for exploring downtown.
Rooms: Traditional, generally comfortable rooms; the official site lists entry-level rooms at 20 m².
Cleanliness: Consistently praised across recent guest reviews, including verified Expedia stays.
Service: Warm, helpful staff are the most consistent strength across review sites.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, restaurants, cafés, Monty Bar and a nightclub; breakfast earns repeated praise.
Fees and surprises: Check whether breakfast is included; transfers and minibar items cost extra, and parking is offsite.
Axel's opinion of Steigenberger Cecil Alexandria, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Steigenberger Cecil Alexandria within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $182 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) | $288 a night on Expedia | $106 a night less (37%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $143 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $258 a night on Expedia | $115 a night less (45%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $143 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $258 a night on Expedia | $115 a night less (45%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $151 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $272 a night on Expedia | $121 a night less (45%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $166 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $300 a night on Expedia | $134 a night less (45%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
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