Mena House Hotel, Egypt

Mena House Hotel, Cairo

The 5 star Mena House Hotel, Egypt was first opened in 1869, and is perfectly positioned in the heart of the Giza district, at the foot of the pyramids. The Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt retains its historic Palace Wing today, and also features the newer Garden Wing, where rooms have wonderful views of either the gardens or the pyramids.

Since its earliest days, the Mena House Hotel, Egypt has played host to heads of state, politicians, artists, writers, singers, actors, athletes and other celebrities from all around the world. Charlie Chaplin, Arthur Conan Doyle, Julio Iglesias, Gloria Gaynor, Frank Sinatra, Roger Moore, Richard Nixon, Jane Fonda, Elizabeth Taylor, Sarah Bernhardt, Bill Clinton, Barbara Bush, Barack Obama, Bryan Adams, Kyle Minogue, Lionel Messi, Angela Merkel, Will Smith and many other well-known names have stayed at the Mena House Hotel, Egypt throughout its history. Their visit could have been to enjoy their Egypt vacation, taking in the stunning sights, or to discuss business on their trip to Egypt.

In the Palace Wing of the luxury Mena House Hotel, Egypt, the suites are named after some of their famous guests. The Jimmy Carter Suite, after the former president of the United States; the Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery Suite, for the WWII British military commander; and the King Gustaf VI Adolf Suite, for the Swedish monarch. One of the best and most expensive suites in the Mena House Hotel, Egypt is the Winston Churchill Suite, named after the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

History has been written at Mena House Hotel, Egypt. In November 1943, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, the president of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and the Chinese general Chiang Kai-Shek, met to make a decision about the position of the Allies towards Japan. In the older part of the Mena House Hotel, Cairo, the walls are adorned with historic photos that commemorate this groundbreaking meeting and their trip to Egypt.

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In 1979, the Mena House Hotel, Egypt was where the Egyptian president Anwar Sadat, the United States president Jimmy Carter, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, met to discuss the Egypt-Israel peace treaty. The 5 star hotel in Cairo was closed to the public, with only delegates to the talks permitted to stay.

Famous works of literature have come to fruition in the Mena House Hotel, Egypt. English writer Agatha Christie worked on her criminal masterpieces there while accompanying her husband Max Mallowan during his archeological work in Egypt.

Cinema is also represented at the Mena House Hotel, Egypt. In 1956, actor Charlton Heston, director Cecil B. DeMille, and an entire film crew stayed at the Mena House Hotel, Cairo for three months as part of their tour of Egypt while filming The Ten Commandments.

Today the Mena House Hotel, Egypt is one of the best-known hotels in Cairo and is a real luxury hotel in Egypt. It stands out from other hotels for its impressive history, magnificent interior design, lush gardens, dining options, and perhaps most of all, its proximity to the pyramids, which you can see from many of the hotel's rooms and balconies. The Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt is the best place to stay in Egypt to see the pyramids.

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Inside Egypt's guests will be accommodated in deluxe garden view rooms in this 5 star hotel in Cairo as part of your Egypt tour. You can upgrade to a room with a pyramid view or any other type of room offered by the Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt for an extra cost. Contact our office to further discuss room upgrade options, and make the most of your Egypt vacation with us.

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Where is this hotel located?

The Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt is an oasis in the heart of Giza, located at the foot of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid at Giza. Regardless of the towering majestic pyramids boasting in all their grandeur, the Mena House Hotel, Egypt still stands out. It's not only surrounded by 40 acres of tropical gardens, which fall nothing short of break taking and serene, providing a restful royal haven, in a quiet location with a number of antique shops a stone throw away from the hotel, it is also less than a 5 minute drive to the new Grand Egyptian Museum, the Valley Temple of Khafre, the Great Sphinx, the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramids of the Queens. All this, and it's only a 30 minute drive to the Nile in downtown Cairo. If you are up for an adrenaline rush there is the Dream Amusement park a 25 min drive away from one of the best hotels in Egypt.

The Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt is the oldest hotel in Egypt, as well as being one of the luxury hotels in Egypt. It was built in 1869 and has a rich history of hosting politicians, celebrities, members of royal families to visit Egypt, including King George V, Prince Albert Victor of Wales, the English military commander Field Marshal Montgomery, who has an entire wing named after him and Charlie Chaplin, just to name a few. It has preserved its rich history well, and doesn't shy away from highlighting it in the historic section of the Mena House Hotel, Cairo. The hotel has public areas as well as private rooms.

Which amenities does Cairo's Mena House Hotel offer?

The outdoor heated pool at the Marriott Mena Hotel, Egypt is without a doubt one of the hotel's outstanding features. Surrounded by the well-manicured tropical garden, it's perfect for a quick lap, or a relaxing dip, as you enjoy a picturesque view of the pyramids in all their splendor. It also has a children's pool at the end, so it's great for all the family. You can keep up with your fitness routine during your vacation when staying at the Mena House Hotel, Egypt, in their well-equipped fitness center. You can also take the opportunity to relax through a pampering treatment at the Saray Spa, or the jacuzzi and sauna.

At the Mena House Hotel, Egypt you will enjoy a great culinary experience with a selection of restaurants that serve high standards of not only Egyptian cuisine. You can also enjoy Indian cuisine at the Moghul Room Restaurant, or have a taste of Italian cuisine served at the Alfredo Italian Restaurant. You can treat yourself to an international a la carte menu at the 139 Pavilion, with a serene view of the garden and a majestic backdrop of the pyramids, which look mesmerizing when lit up against the evening desert sky. There is also a coffee bar and the M Club lounge, where you can enjoy a variety of delicious pastries and snacks with a range of beverages. Not forgetting the gift shop where you can buy some unique souvenirs that will serve as memorabilia for you or as a gift for your loved ones back home. There is also free Wi-Fi at the Marriott Mena Hotel, Egypt, with good speeds in public areas and in the rooms.

Which room type you'll book for us?

When you book your trip to Egypt with us, you are guaranteed nothing short of a luxurious, relaxing tour. One of the major contributing features to your amazing trip is of course the spacious, air conditioned, deluxe garden view room at the Mena House Hotel, Cairo that you will be staying in.
Besides the high levels of hygiene at the Mena House Hotel, Egypt, you will sleep soundly on a choice of either a king size bed or twin beds. Your room also has a marble bathroom equipped with a hair dryer and supplies of toiletries. There is a private balcony with breath-taking garden views that you can wake up to every morning, or relax on the chairs during the day.
You have the opportunity to upgrade to a room with a pyramid view at the Mena House Hotel, Egypt. Imagine waking up to the sight of one of the seven wonders of the world. This is definitely a once in a lifetime experience that cannot be missed.

You can take advantage of the free Wi-Fi with good speed and the desk in your room, which will be of great use for you, if you need to use your laptop to stay connected to work or contact your family. Your room at the Mena House Hotel, Cairo will have a flat screen tv, connected to cable/satellite tv, as well as a coffee station with an electric kettle, and bottled water.

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Is this hotel part of Inside Egypt's tours?

We always choose the 5-star Mena House Hotel, Egypt for our guests, as it is one of the best hotels in Egypt. Originally a private residence of the Egyptian king, with splendid gardens and a view of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, that is towering over the Giza Plateau.

The Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt is one of the most famous and luxury hotels in Egypt. Mena House Hotel has a magnificent location, right next to the Pyramids of Giza. You open a window to look out at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - the Giza Pyramids Plateau. This is the most amazing view, and is a magnificent sight to see from your hotel room. The Mena House Hotel, Cairo is not only a hotel, but is also part of Egyptian history. The main building of the Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt, is the historic Palace Wing of the hotel, and it was built in 1869, exclusively for VIPs, who traveled to Egypt to attend the opening ceremonies of the Suez Canal. Some very famous people have stayed at the Mena House Hotel, Egypt, such as Winston Churchill and Jimmy Carter. Search for the Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt in Google to see just how many famous people have stayed there. This is one of the reasons why we choose this beautiful spot for our guests. This is not just about the location of the Mena House Hotel, Cairo close to the pyramids, it is that the Mena House Hotel, Egypt was a beautiful palace of the past, and now is one of the famous 5-star hotels in Cairo, and throughout Egypt. Mena House Hotel, Egypt is a place where our guests are truly treated like royalty.

Our guests will spend a few nights at the Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt at the beginning or at the end of their trip to Egypt, depending on the Egypt tour itinerary they have purchased with us. We offer 14 days in Egypt tour, and 10 day tour of Egypt as well as  8 day Egypt tour.

Through us, you can also book extra nights at the Mena House Hotel, Cairo before or after your trip to Egypt. We offer very attractive prices for the Marriott Mena House Hotel, Cairo. Much lower than if you were to book them yourself, either directly from the hotel or through an online booking service.

Inside Egypt guests enjoy a stay at the Marriott Mena House hotel on our luxury Egypt tours, so – if you are planning to visit Egypt – join us on our special luxury tours and experience this magical location.

What do people say about the Marriott Mena House hotel in Egypt?

The Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt has an excellent reputation among tourists and our guests too. Everyone emphasizes its great location, right next to the Pyramids of Giza. For this reason, the Mena House Hotel, Cairo is a great base for exploring the Giza Plateau. The hotel is also an oasis of tranquility in the bustling city of Cairo. The wonderful garden area with a large heated pool, allows you to relax after a day of sightseeing or other activities. There is a great SPA and gym available at the Mena House Hotel, Egypt where you can enjoy a luxury pamper session.

The staff of the Mena House Hotel, Egypt are nice, friendly and very helpful. The hotel has a family atmosphere, with something for everyone. The staff are polite, with lots of smiles and great advice. Everyone is treated in the same respectful and friendly way.

The Mena House Hotel, Cairo is well-maintained, and comfortable. The guest rooms of Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt are spacious and clean and the hotel security team takes great care of the safety of its guests. You can rest assured that you will be looked after by all members of staff at this hotel, which is one of the best hotels in Egypt.

All meals at the Marriott Mena House are delicious, and full of Egyptian and western flavors. The servings are plentiful and you can enjoy your meal with the most wonderful view. The Moghul Room Indian Restaurant is lovely, and is a favorite with guests visiting the hotel. There is no better 5-star hotel in Cairo that is so close to the pyramids.

It's worth mentioning that Marriott Mena House Hotel, Egypt has been recognized as not only one of the best hotels in Egypt, but as one of the best hotels in the world – an award given by the people at world- the renowned travel magazine Travel & Leisure's annual World's Best Awards survey in 2022.
 
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