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Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam CasinovsPension Roma Cairo
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Pension Roma is preferred by most writers compared to Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino. Pension Roma comes in at #6 in Cairo with endorsements from 4 sources including DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
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16 Saray El Gezira, Zamalek, Cairo 11211, Egypt
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The food at the Terrace is mediocre, but it's a favorite lounging spot for Egypt's TV and movie glitterati and enjoys a steady clientele of those who want to see and be seen." Full review
Concierge "With 1,089 rooms, this Marriott on the Nile island of Zamalek is Cairo's largest hotel."
DK Eyewitness "The former palace has undergone a great deal of change but it still boasts some glorious public spaces and the nicest garden in town."
Rough Guide "A classy five-star where you can choose between garden rooms or slightly pricier tower rooms with a better view."
Fodor's "The centerpiece of this large hotel is a breathtaking palace built by Khedive Isma'il to give French Empress Eugénie a suitable place to stay on her visit for the opening of the Suez Canal." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler84.0
""Staff never disappoint," and the food in the seven restaurants is "a fine combination of traditional Middle Eastern specialties and Western and Asian staples."" Full review
Lonely Planet "Historic atmosphere is thick in the the lobby and other public areas, which all occupy a 19th-century palace." Full review
Pension Roma Cairo Fodor's DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Lonely Planet
169 Muhammad Farid, Cairo, Egypt
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Fodor's "Hidden away above the Gattegno department store, this small, shoestring-budget pension is adored by students and backpackers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Usually booked solid, the Roma has an oldworld elegance and is well maintained. Rooms vary and some are enormous, but few have air conditioning."
Rough Guide Star
"The stylish 1940s ambience of this charming little pension, immaculately maintained by Madame Cressaty, is highly recommended and it’s wise to book in advance."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Run by a French-Egyptian woman with impeccable standards, the Roma brings dignity, even elegance, to the budget-travel scene." Full review
