The Helnan Shepheard Hotel is an oasis for business and leisure travellers. Strategically located in the heart of the Garden City district in downtown Cairo, the hotel offers elegant and comfortable accommodation, superb restaurants and large banquet facilities overlooking the River Nile. It's a well known classical hotel, with a historical background that goes back to the year 1841. Air-conditioned guestrooms feature traditional style decor in rich colours; all have satellite television, telephones, and minibars. Guests can sunbath by the pool, work out in the gym, browse the boutiques in the lobby and dine in a choice of restaurants.