"At first from the other reviews I was expecting the worst. But honestly for a night or a transit, I think this is the best option in Cairo and I’ve been flying there for work for past 10 years (so I know it can be really great or utterly decrepit!).
The rooms are clean, comfortable, have all you need. The staff is efficient and do their jobs. Housekeeping was a joy - MARWA WAS THE BEST AND WENT THE EXTRA MILE FOR EVERYTHING!
The breakfast was very good with fresh tamiya (Egyptian fellafel) made on the spot, the shuttle to their is confusing and annoying - so only downside - take the free shuttle out the terminal that’s not of the hotel and tell them you’re stopping at the Novotel - it can be daunting for the untrained! Or just uber it there. Shuttle to airport was great - every 30 min.
Highly recommend and I will definitely stay here for transit stays in Cairo! It’s really good value"