Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Gorgeous hotel with fantastic views of the pyramids. Service was great. Plenty of security so no safety issues. Would definitely stay here again.

We had a wonderful experience at Mena House. We flew in to Sphinx airport and the ride was only around 40 minutes. It is very heavily secured so getting in via a taxi took a few moments more than usual but we appreciated the security. We checked in all fine and our room was only a few steps away from the lobby. We had a partial pyramid view which was amazing but better views are by the 139 pavilion restaurant. The hotel is beautifully decorated, full air conditioning and the service was exceptional that we received. We were sent some very cool amenities in the shape of the pyramids which we loved. We had a little sofa area and tons of space. Endless bottles of water filled up for you too! The bathroom was gorgeous and luxurious, fantastic smelling shampoo and shower gel etc. we ate at the 139 Pavilion a few times, although busy, we always got a front row view of the pyramids - service here was good but sometimes took a while to get their attention. Food was always superb, breakfast was just outstanding. The pool area was awesome, again great food and service and we loved chilling out there as long as we could. There were wedding preparations taking place but as we were there mid week we didn’t experience any noise at all. Overall this is an impressive property with views quite literally unmatched. We will definitely be back again.

Amazing hotel right in the heart of the Giza complex. Amazing views from Deluxe King Balcony room. Great breakfast with many options and lactose free milk available. The hotel grounds are very large so it is a walk from the spa to the gym to breakfast to the room.

I have just finished my third visit in the past five years to this hotel, and I am now at the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, which too is a beautiful and classic hotel. However, I felt compelled to write this review for Mena House because of the extraordinary level of service received from everyone at the Mena House . It didn’t matter whether it was the front doorman the Bellman, the reception desk, the concierge, housekeeping, the M club staff, or the waiters in the various restaurants or at the pool, every single person, without exception, provided sincere and extraordinary service. When you add the location at the base of the pyramids, this hotel has everything you come to Egypt to enjoy. It is a must stay on any trip to Egypt, not just Cairo.

It's quite a lengthy drive from Cairo airport to the hotel - up to an hour if there's traffic - but it's absolutely worth it for the stunning location adjacent to the Pyramids. We were upgraded to a spacious grand deluxe room with a very large terrace overlooking the gardens. The bathroom was also a good size with a full size tub. And whilst there was some visible signs of wear and tear, the room was well presented. We had access to the M Club lounge which served canapés and alcohol (wine or beer) in the early evening between 17:30-19:30 (with happy hour extending until 20:30). Unlike most executive lounges, they served breakfast in the 139 Pavilion restaurant. The reason for this becomes perfectly clear when you sit on the terrace as you are greeted with the most amazing view of the Great Pyramid. As for breakfast itself, it was a fairly good buffet spread with dedicated egg station. The only downside was the staff were somewhat inattentive when it came to coffee. The large gardens are really well maintained. And the large pool and surrounding area are a nice place to spend some time in between of tours. There's also a large gym and the Wi-Fi was perfect for our needs. Are there any downsides? Yes, if there's a wedding (or three in our case) then this will result in significant disruption as the receptions are held outside and the music is turned up to such an extent that the ground shakes! If you are unlucky enough to be here when there's a wedding on, then there is not much you can do except potentially change rooms and order room service (as the noise at the restaurants is unacceptable). The only plus point was that they did shut down the music promptly at 23:00. It's worth checking with the hotel before booking if there are any planned weddings just to be in the know. But either way, no other luxury hotel offers the same stunning location.