The Sofitel Cairo Maadi Towers & Casino is housed in a modern, 11 storey tower set by the banks of the River Nile, eight kilometres from the centre of historic Cairo and 20 kilometres from the Pyramids. The 173 guestrooms, over 11 floors, feature light decor, reproduction furnishings and patterned fabrics. All include balconies with Nile or city views, satellite television, dial up Internet connections, direct dial phones, air conditioning, minibars and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms have bathrobes, slippers, hair dryers and makeup mirrors. Welcome amenities include fruit baskets and complimentary mineral water on arrival. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Nile, a fitness centre, a sauna and a massage treatment room. Public areas are air conditioned and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. There is also a casino on site, and practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk, a safe deposit box, currency exchange, express check in and check out, a concierge desk, 24 hour room service and laundry facilities. Parking is available for those arriving by car (surcharge). The hotel's Restaurant Le Clovis features views across the Nile and serves French cuisine, Little Italy serves Italian cuisine, including pizzas and homemade pasta in a Venetian style setting, and El Rancho serves Tex Mex food in a Mexican style setting. The Omar Ibn El Khatab Mosque is eight kilometres from the hotel, and the famous Pyramids and Sphinx are 20 kilometres away. Cairo International Airport is 30 kilometres distance, an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.