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Kempinski Nile Hotel CairovsMarriott Mena House, Cairo
Both Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo and Marriott Mena House, Cairo are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Marriott Mena House, Cairo is preferred by most professionals compared to Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo. Marriott Mena House, Cairo comes in at #4 in Cairo with positive reviews from 7 publications like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Fodor's.
Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
12 Ahmed Ragheb Street, Cornish El-Nile, Garden City, Cairo 11519, Egypt
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness "Guests here can enjoy butler service, a luxury spa and a rooftop pool with stunning views. Its Osmanly restaurant serves exceptional Turkish food."
Rough Guide "This sleek, deluxe boutique hotel, purring with understated plushness, and creamy as its cool decor, gets consistent rave reviews."
OysterLuxury
"The 191-room Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo is centrally located near downtown Cairo, directly on the Nile River." Full review
Lonely Planet "You enter this Nileside tower through a rather cramped, bland lobby, but things definitely get better in the rooms, which are bright and modern, with nice art hung on the walls and skinny balconies." Full review
Lonely Planet "You enter this Nileside tower through a rather cramped, bland lobby, but things definitely get better in the rooms, which are bright and modern, with nice art hung on the walls and skinny balconies" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"You enter this Nileside tower through a rather cramped, bland lobby, but things definitely get better in the rooms, which are bright and modern, with nice art hung on the walls and skinny balconies" Full review
Marriott Mena House, Cairo
Travel + Leisure Rough Guide
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler Oyster
Fodor's Fodor's Lonely Planet
Independent
6 Haram St., El Haram, Giza, Egypt
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "While the hotel does not make a smart base for exploring Cairo, it is a splendid oasis—one with unparalleled, pinch-yourself views of one of the great wonders of the world." Full review
Rough Guide "Set in lush grounds by the Giza Pyramids, and with views of them from the pricier rooms, this one-time khedival hunting lodge witnessed Roosevelt and Churchill initiate the D-Day plan."
Star Service "The Mena House is a true oasis from the hustle and bustle of Cairo." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler81.5
"It goes without saying the upgrade to rooms with a pyramid view is worth it." Full review
OysterLuxury
"A luxury, historic Egyptian property, with views of the ancient pyramids, tropical gardens, 24-hour laundry service, limousine service, a heated outdoor pool, a spa and gym, golf course." Full review
Fodor's "This is the great colonial-era hotel in Cairo and has hosted almost every politician, celebrity, and member of royalty to visit Egypt, and it's both comfortable and convenient for the pyramids." Full review
Fodor's "The setting in the arches-and-romance splendor of the Mena House could hardly be more sublime, and Indian musicians create a seductive aural backdrop. Try luscious, yogurt-marinated tandoori." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built in 1869 as Khedive Ismail’s hunting lodge, Mena House dazzles with intricate gold decoration and air that perpetually smells of jasmine." Full review
Independent "Even if you don’t end up staying at the Marriott Mena House, it’s worth a visit to savour the breathtaking scenery while dining at the hotel’s restaurant. "
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