Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano.

Occupying the landmark San Stefano Grand Plaza, this property bridges the gap between a high-end urban hotel and a Mediterranean resort. Its most distinctive feature is a 500-meter private sandy beach, accessed via a tunnel beneath the Corniche to bypass the city’s busy traffic. The design avoids heavy traditionalism, instead using a breezy palette of soft blues and yellows that mirrors the Alexandrian coastline. Accommodations range from classic guest rooms with sea-view balconies to secluded seafront villas and a private "Palace" retreat. With nine restaurants, a sprawling spa, and both infinity and indoor pools, it functions as a self-contained destination. It remains the city's most polished base for those who want immediate access to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina alongside the rare luxury of a swimmable, private bay.