from 2 sources
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Clean:
"The room brand new, great balcony overlooking the great pyramid." — source Skoosh
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Service:
"Staff were extremely courteous and fluent in English, service was impeccable and the room with kingsize bed was large, luxurious and quiet." — source Skoosh
"Accurately named the ""Palace at the Pyramids"", the view, the accommodations, and the service were suburb." — source Travelocity
"Great Indian food restaurant and great concierge services." — source Travelocity
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Location:
"Really enjoyed the stay here, both the ambience and being perfectly placed to visit the Giza area. The hotel maintains what I can only describe as an aged opulant atmosphere which is a real contrast to the modern hotels in the area and a real pleasurable experience which we both thoroughly enjoyed." — source Skoosh
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Value:
"The value for money was good, but for us very good as our room got upgraded for free." — source Skoosh
More information on Mena House Oberoi
This is an elegant property, located within short walking distance of the Pyramids of Giza. 0306 hm The building itself is set back in private gardens and is divided into 2 wings; the Old Palace and the newer Garden Wing. The hotel is situated at the end of the 'Pyramids Road' and within sight of the magnificent pyramids.
Check-in Time:
2 pmCheck-out Time:
NoonYear Built:
Total Rooms:
523 rooms.523Total Floors:
4 floors.Rooms:
The rooms in both wings are elegantly appointed and of a very good size. The Palace rooms are much older and traditional in style. Bathrooms are also in exceptional condition.Directions
The airport offers a complimentary pick up service. Black and white taxis are also available from the airport to central Cairo. They leave from outside the Arrivals hall. A taxi to the hotel costs approximately 5 USD. Buses are available from the airport to central Cairo. An airport bus service operates from Terminal 1 (Old Airport). Bus service 400 leaves approximately every 30 minutes during the day and every hour at night. A good way to explore Cairo is via the new Metro system, which is inexpensive and not too crowded. However, buses and minibuses are still the most common form of transport; taxis are a better option for visitors. Boats depart frequently for University, a landing over on the Giza side of the river.
Area
Cairo Airport.
Attractions
Cai 12.0 Km NCairo Tower 15.0 Km ECitadel And Khan El Khalili Ba18.0 Km NeCity Center 15.0 Km EEgyptian Museum 13.0 Km NeManial Palace 10.0 Km NeMemphis And Sakkara 15.0 Km SPyramids And Shpinx Of Giza 1.0 Km SWorld Trade Center 18.0 Km Ne World Trade Center 20.0 Km Ne
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