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Windsor Hotel CairovsMarriott Mena House, Cairo
Windsor Hotel Cairo and Marriott Mena House, Cairo are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Marriott Mena House, Cairo is preferred by most reviewers compared to Windsor Hotel Cairo. Marriott Mena House, Cairo comes in at #4 in Cairo with praise from 7 reviewers such as Fodor's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Windsor Hotel Cairo
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
19 Alfi Bey Street, Cairo, Egypt
From $35/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Rooms are comfortably fitted with heavy wooden period-style furniture that gives the place the breezy, slightly creaky feel of a Somerset Maugham story about life in the colonies." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Almost nothing has been changed since the 1950s at Cairo’s most authentic period hotel – not so great perhaps when it comes to its plumbing and spartan furnishings, but this hotel is loved for its colonial air."
Rough Guide "This colonial hotel retains much character and is home to one of the nicest bars in Cairo."
Lonely Planet "With the beautifully maintained elevator, worn stone stairs and a hotel restaurant where the dinner bell chimes every evening at 7.30pm, the place is hard for nostalgia buffs to resist." 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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