Shepheard's Hotel

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-22

Identity

Famous British colonial hotel in Cairo where the Duke of Hamilton stayed during his Egyptian travels.

Diary References

1874

• April 22: Hamilton and Mandeville "ont logé à l'hôtel Sheapheards" (stayed at Shepheard's Hotel) in Cairo.

Context

• Premier British hotel in Cairo
• Center of colonial social life
• Luxury accommodation
• Meeting place for aristocrats
• Symbol of British Egypt

Historical Context

• Opened 1841
• Terrace overlooking Ezbekieh Gardens
• Destroyed 1952 (Cairo fire)
• Height of luxury travel

Related Entries

• #Cairo - Location
• #Duke_of_Hamilton - Guest

Research Notes

• Colonial hotel culture
• British hospitality abroad
• Aristocratic travel standards