Alexandria past and present

Al Montazah Palace

Alexandria. built by Alexander The Great in 323 B.C. and known as one of the most ancient cities overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Soon thereafter, by 200 B.C Alexandria was set-off to be recognized as one of the greatest civilizations in the world; a hub for the arts and sciences of the ancient world.


Library of Alexandria


Over the ages, Alexandria absorbed various cultures, to become a melting pot for different races and religions, all united in their love for this captivating city. With this spirit, Alexandria grew to become a center of creativity and invention.



Stanley Bridge

Today, after long years of negligence, we took the responsibility of reviving its faded luster and splendor, so that it becomes, once again, a symbol of culture, refinement and beauty.



The Corniche before San Stefano


Alexandria. The Light House. the most outstanding of Alexander the Great achievements.. the city that preserved its natural charm over the ages. History holds witness and renews this promise.



The Corniche after San Stefano








The New Vs. The Old:

The 21st century is filled with promise. Daily needs and aspirations are evolving and progressing, while history is being made. Luxury is infringing upon necessity, becoming more accessible, and more indispensable. In accordance with the changing times, we position ourselves and our dream. . “San Stefano.” Grand Plaza This awe-inspiring project includes every conceivable modern privilege: from a five star Four Seasons hotel and shopping mall, luxury residential units and commercial facilities.


If we go back in time to San Stefano’s days of glamour and glory, we won’t find a more eloquent way to describe this place than by quoting E.M. Forster. Famous words:

Set on the Alexandrian Riviera and belonging to the traditions of Grand Hotels, the San Stefano hotel is one of Egypt’s oldest establishments of hospitality and recreation.

Its history dating back to 1854 when the wealthy Greek first count (Etienne) Zizinia an entrepreneur and confident of Egypt’s Wali Mohamed Ali was the first European settler in Ramleh. Ali Pasha Mobarak accounts in his famous descriptive history “El Khetat El Tewfikieh El Guididah” that Zizinia had bought land in Ramleh from the Bedouin Abou Shaal family, to build his Ramleh residence and a private chapel St. Stephane, after which the district and its station were named.

The khedieval concessions of the 1860’s first to Mr. Firman and later to the Société de Chemin de Fer de Ramleh were in the aim to encourage the inhabitants of Alexandria to visit and settle in Ramleh. The same company encouraged by Ramleh’s resort potentials sponsored the development of the Ramleh Casino and Hotel (also known as the San Stefano Hotel)

The original design is attributed to the architect Bogos Nubar, while the supervision of the execution works were entrusted to Mr. K. Merametdjian of the Ecole de Beaux-Art of Paris, the hotel was inaugurated by Khedieve Tewfick on June 26, 1887.

San Stefano set on 31000 sq. meters of prime real estate land and overlooking the Mediterranean sea. The lattice wooden shaded verandas, music kiosk and segregated bathing pre-corniche facilities, together with its back gardens and tennis courts offered much of the desired summer sport facilities and ambience for social events