Location
The hotel is located in the south-west of Cairo, just next to the Pyramids of Keops, Chephren and Micerinus and the Sphinx, which are situated 5 minutes by car from the hotel. The city centre of Cairo is located 30 minutes by car from the hotel. Restaurants can be found around 10 minutes away by public transport and nightlife options such as bars, pubs, discos and clubs about 5 minutes by public transport. Local public transport links are located some 20 m from the hotel. The River Nile is around 4.5 km from the establishment. Shops can be reached in around 15 minutes by car and the Khan Al Khalili Bazaar is approximately a 40-minute drive away. Other tourist attractions such as the Cairo Museum and Citadel can both be accessed in some 30 minutes via public transport. Cairo International Airport is 25 km from the hotel.
Facilities
Units include 236 rooms, including 18 junior suites, 2 suites and 190 double rooms, located in a 12-storey main building and 3 auxiliary buildings. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and 3 lifts. There are a number of shops as well. Additional facilities include a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry, a page service and a hotel shuttle bus. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 3 conference rooms.
Rooms
Air conditioning, central heating and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed and a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests will also find slippers in their rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool area. A terrace with sun loungers and parasols is available. There is a poolside snack bar as well. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and a solarium or, for a fee, a gym. Entertainment options and leisure facilities include a dance club and a nightclub.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can dine in 3 restaurants, which have air conditioning and high chairs as well as smoking and non-smoking areas. The hotel offers a wide range of catering options. Bed and breakfast, half board and full board can be booked. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.