Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Shepheard's Hotel

Also known as: Shepheard's Hotel, Shepheards Hotel

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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

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Research Notes

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

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