Egypt

Nestled within a renowned architectural marvel, the luxury-driven Hotel San Stefano offers a chic resort ambiance, spotlighting its private sandy shores and prestigious views of the Mediterranean Sea; here, every guest is treated like a star.

Old Cataract rises in rose granite above the Nile, its Moorish halls and sunset terraces preserving Aswan's golden age of travel. Tsar Nicholas II joined the royalty and statesmen who stayed at the landmark, while Lord Cromer made it a winter base during his years in Egypt.

Marriott Mena House sits in gardens beneath the Great Pyramids, pairing Cairo history with balconies that seem to look straight into antiquity. Frank Sinatra checked into this storied retreat, adding a flash of Rat Pack polish to a guest book already crowded with royalty, writers and world leaders.

Agatha Christie stayed at the Winter Palace in Luxor, placing the Victorian landmark within the travel world that fed her fascination with Egypt. The hotel's terraces, gardens and Nile setting still evoke the measured pace of that era. A stay here feels less like modern resort life than entering a chapter of literary travel, with the temples of Luxor just beyond the gates.

Nile Ritz-Carlton provides a five-star hotel stay in Cairo, keeping the experience focused and unfussy. The strongest reason to choose it is the chance to explore the destination from a settled base.

Set in Cairo, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza takes a restrained approach to the stay. This five-star hotel works as a practical base, with the character of the destination doing most of the work.

With an outdoor pool and on-site dining, InterContinental Citystars Cairo offers a five-star stay in Cairo. The hotel keeps the experience focused on its setting in Cairo.

At Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo, a garden gives a clear focus to the experience in Cairo's upscale Garden City. The mood is polished, calm and grounded in Cairo.

At Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, a spa gives a clear focus to the experience on the Nile's banks. The mood is polished, calm and grounded in Luxor.

Set in Cairo, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence places a spa at the centre of a well-placed stay. The address keeps guests closely connected to Cairo.

Set in central Cairo, Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino pairs private balconies, a casino and far-reaching views. It makes a five-star base for time in Cairo.

Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Hotel & Convention Center occupies a distinctive address in Luxor's pulsing heart, giving the stay an immediate connection to Luxor. The atmosphere is polished, allowing the destination itself to provide the sense of occasion.

The focus at InterContinental Cairo Semiramis is an outdoor pool, matched by a five-star address in Cairo. It is an uncomplicated way to stay close to Cairo.

Gracefully nestled in the stylish Heliopolis suburb, a mere 25 minutes from the heart of the city, the Concorde El Salam Hotel in Cairo pampers guests with celebrity-status luxury and exquisite amenities.

At Helnan Palestine Hotel, an outdoor pool and a garden shape a waterfront stay in Alexandria. The atmosphere is composed and closely connected to Alexandria.