Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced a management agreement to rebrand the historic Shepheard Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. This will be the group’s first hotel in Egypt and further expands the brand’s portfolio in the region.

The project developer is Al Sharif for Tourism and Hotels, an Egyptian Closed Joint Stock Company that is a subsidiary of Al Sharif Group Holding, the Saudi holding group based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, that won the concession to redevelop the site from the Egyptian General Company for Tourism and Hotels in 2020.

The Shepheard Hotel first opened its doors in 1841 and remains a landmark in the city, respected by the local community and well known internationally.

A comprehensive renovation of the property is already underway and Paris-based interior designer, Sybille de Margerie, is tasked with preserving the building’s heritage design while enhancing the facilities and services.

Upon completion, currently anticipated for 2024, the hotel will re-open as Mandarin Oriental Shepheard, Cairo.

The property will feature 188 rooms and 88 suites. It will also feature five restaurants and bars, including a rooftop restaurant for al fresco dining, as well as an exclusive club lounge. The hotel will also offer expansive function spaces, including a rooftop ballroom.

An all-encompassing spa at Mandarin Oriental will provide eight treatment suites and offer the tailored experiences and signature treatments for which the group is renowned. Further wellness facilities include an indoor lap pool, a rooftop swimming pool, a beauty salon, a fitness center and a kids’ club.