Marriott Mena House, Cairo

The best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Perfection. Everything from the location to the level of service and professionalism is perfect. The staff are so polite and can’t do enough for you. The security make you feel comfortable and it’s got such a good view of the pyramids. The pool bar staff are friendly and attentive. The rooms have a nice classic feel and are nice and clean. I enjoyed this holiday so much and even when there was an issue getting money exchanged from the machine they offered us an alternative straight away to their own hotel bank. Its food and drinks prices aren’t even that expensive and the quality is very high. I enjoyed the good food and drinks. I would recommend anyone going to Cairo to stay here especially to be right next to the pyramids. It felt surreal 10/10 shukran

This was truly a top notch, best of the BEST hotel experience. From the moment we arrived we were completely taken care of in a luxurious manner. The views are unbeatable. The 149 Restaurant was phenomenal. We felt like we could sit back, relax and enjoy.

We stayed at the Marriott Mena House and even though the head Bonvoy office in Cork completely messed up the original agreement (which caused us unnecessary stress), the hotel itself made up for everything. The staff here are honestly a different breed of human. I don’t say that lightly. Egyptians have this warmth and calmness that feels rare. They don’t treat you like a customer, they treat you like someone they genuinely care about, almost family like, with open hearts. As an autistic person who picks up on tone, body language and sincerity instantly, I felt safe and understood here, which is not something I say often about hotels. The food was lovely every day, beautifully prepared and presented, fresh, cooked perfectly and the service was always as if you were visiting your long lost Egyptian royal cousin and his people were taking care of you , which I appreciate massively because I get overwhelmed easily. The hotel itself feels like walking into a quiet palace garden. I can’t even describe how surreal it is to have your coffee, look up, and see the Great Pyramid right there. My brain still can’t process it. It doesn’t feel real. Something I’ll never forget. The pool is beautiful too, warm, spacious and peaceful. My son was happy and relaxed, which matters more to me than anything. This isn’t just a hotel stay. It’s one of those places that gets into your memory in a soft, comforting way. Despite the booking issues, I would come back here in a heartbeat because of the people. The staff truly carry this hotel. They made my experience feel grounding, calm and genuinely special. Highly recommend staying here.

This is a great resort if you are a night owl who requires little sleep. The view is amazing, as are the hotel grounds. Very accommodating staff. Breakfast was amazing. So why the poor rating? Each night of our stay there were large raucous parties going on. Some night had two weddings and no evening was quiet. One of the weddings (right in the garden area outside of our window) even featured late night fireworks. If you are looking for a restful spot to lay your head and recharge for all of your Egyptian adventures, then this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a great location to host an event (wedding, conference, party etc.) then this may be the place for you. Don't get me wrong, the place is beautiful, it is just that it is so noisy that we got very little sleep. In fact, when we mentioned this to a couple of local tour guides they informed us that this was a common issue with this hotel. I guess they don't market the noise levels.

The hotel had two very loud, large weddings two nights in a row. We couldn’t get to sleep until after 11 PM. The food and service were average. It was very expensive. Someone on the staff must have given our name and room number to another staff member or guest. Charges we did not make appeared on our bill. It was a hassle getting the charges removed that we did not make. Stay anywhere else if you are in Giza!