Global hotel group Accor announced today the signing of an agreement to establish Mövenpick Cairo West, a new 220-room hotel to be built in the West Cairo area. The agreement reflects Accor's desire to maintain its strong presence in the Egyptian market, which spans decades, and contributes to consolidating the leading position of the Mövenpick brand in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The hotel, scheduled to open in 2028, is being built by Crest Real Estate Development through its subsidiary Living Lines, as part of a master plan aimed at upgrading multiple sectors in the fast-growing Sheikh Zayed City area, to meet the growing demand for luxury hotel options across Greater Cairo.
Mövenpick Cairo West enjoys a distinguished strategic location near 6th of October City and Sheikh Zayed City, giving guests access to a number of prominent business districts and leading educational and healthcare institutions, as well as major tourist landmarks such as the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids, with the hotel located 20 to 30 minutes from each of these destinations. The hotel will feature 220 distinctively designed rooms and suites, two restaurants, a café, a 500-square-meter ballroom, four meeting rooms and a full range of leisure and wellness facilities, including a spa, a fitness center and two swimming pools.
For his part, Paul Stevens, Chief Operating Officer for Accor's Premium, Midscale and Economy brands in the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye, said the partnership with Crest Real Estate Development will add a landmark hotel to Accor's distinguished portfolio of hotels in Egypt. He said: “This agreement reflects our shared and ambitious vision of delivering luxury hospitality experiences in promising destinations, in line with the targets of Egypt Vision 2030 and the country's urban development priorities. We look forward to Mövenpick Cairo West helping to meet the growing demand for luxury hotel options, as it embodies sustainable design standards and contributes to delivering authentic local experiences.”
The agreement strengthens Accor's leading position in Egypt and supports its strategy of expanding in a number of promising markets, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait, amid the rapid growth of the travel sector in the region.
In a related context, Ibrahim Zeidan, Founder and Chairman of Crest Real Estate Development, expressed the company's pride in collaborating with Accor to deliver this pioneering real estate project. He said: “This partnership combines the ambitious real estate vision of Living Lines and our relentless pursuit of innovative and sustainable urban development projects on the one hand, with Accor's global expertise in hotel hospitality on the other. We aspire for Mövenpick Cairo West to become one of the leading hotel destinations for guests from across the region and the world.”
Mövenpick is a prominent global brand rooted in a rich Swiss heritage, with a contemporary character that reflects a spirit of connection and togetherness. The brand has evolved from an innovative restaurant concept, which transformed the European dining scene with its endearing character and generous hospitality, into one of the world's leading hospitality brands, today with 16 hotels across Egypt, including in Cairo, Aswan, Sharm El Sheikh, El Quseir, El Gouna and on the banks of the Nile. The brand offers guests distinctive experiences, from the signature “Chocolate Hour” at Mövenpick hotels around the world to innovative family entertainment programs and restaurants with contemporary concepts.
Accor has a strong presence in Egypt comprising 38 hotels under 6 brands with 12,900 rooms, in addition to a future pipeline of 20 hotels with a total of 6,700 rooms. Its most prominent existing hotels in the area include Novotel Cairo 6th of October and Mövenpick Cairo Media City, as well as the upcoming Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza, scheduled for completion in the near future.
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Accor is one of the world's largest hospitality groups. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in France, it is a leader in providing integrated stay experiences and world-class services in more than 110 countries, with a portfolio of more than 5,600 hotels and resorts, as well as more than 10,000 restaurants and bars, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The group has one of the most diverse ecosystems in the hospitality industry, comprising around 45 brands covering all segments from luxury to economy, in addition to Lifestyle with Ennismore.
