Located in Cairo's fashionable business district, the Hotel Cairo Heliopolis is 15 kilometres from Khan El Khalili Bazaar and 30 from the Pyramids.

Its 412 guestrooms are decorated in cream with blue carpets and feature air conditioning, minibars, safes, satellite television and high speed Internet ports. All rooms open onto balconies with pool or garden views and include bathrooms with tubs and showers, bathrobes, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. The hotel's health and fitness centre has a sauna, steam bath, massage room, and sunbeds for those who like to be pampered. Children are well catered for with a playground, children's pool and small zoo on site. Guests can enjoy cocktails by the pool before dancing the night away at Le Papillion Disco, while the Gourmet Shop in the lobby offers a daily fresh selection of cakes, pastries, sandwiches and ice creams.

The hotel has a selection of bars and restaurants, with indoor and outdoor seating, serving local and international cuisine, including Italian, Swiss and Chinese specialities. Live poolside entertainment is provided in the evenings. Staff at the 24 hour front desk can arrange currency exchange and advise on local sightseeing opportunities. The Egyptian Museum and Blue Mosque are both 15 kilometres away and the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza are 30 kilometres from the hotel.

The hotel is adjacent to the entrance of Cairo International Airport and approximate driving time from the terminal building is five minutes.