Marriott Mena House

Few hotels have a location to match the Marriott Mena House, nestled directly beneath the looming hulk of the Great Pyramid. Built as a hunting lodge and base for exploring the pyramids by Khedive Ismail, a 19th-century Egyptian ruler, it was patronised in its early days by international royalty and high society, a trend that continued after its conversion into a hotel. Churchill and Roosevelt met here to plan the D-Day invasions, and suites are named in their honour to commemorate the event. The hotel has a mix of classic 19th-century Arabesque architecture and design and more modern areas, complete with a pleasant garden and pool area.

The original historical building housing the most opulent suites is closed for ongoing renovation. The rest of the open property is located on 40 acres of stunning Jasmine-scented gardens. Recently renovated guest rooms are elegantly furnished and provide a tranquil and comfortable retreat. The majority of the rooms are the same, just with different views of the gardens or Pyramids. There is a handful of the 'historical suites' that can be booked but without Nile View. For those who book the Historical Suites or Executive Rooms, a soft all-inclusive package is included. 

The numerous hotel restaurants offer a variety of superb international cuisine, including Italian cuisine at Alfredo. 139 Pavilion offers a choice of Middle Eastern, Pan Asian, and continental dishes as well as breathtaking views of the Pyramids.

There is an outdoor seasonally heated swimming pool, and the Mena Garden Spa provides a tranquil setting for a range of soothing and holistic massage treatments. Maintaining extremely high standards, Marriott Mena House Cairo is the perfect place to begin exploring Cairo.