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Villa Belle EpoquevsMarriott Mena House, Cairo
Villa Belle Epoque and Mena House Hotel are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Mena House Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Villa Belle Epoque. Mena House Hotel is ranked #4 in Cairo with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Rough Guide, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Villa Belle Epoque
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Independent
Road 13, Villa 63, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
From $185/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness "This 1920s villa with 13 period-style rooms, beautiful leafy gardens, pool and conservatory dining room is Cairo’s first boutique hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Occupying conjoined 1920s villas in Maadi. ... Guests can curl up in a library stocked with design magazines and books on Egyptian art and history, or lay by the pool in a lush garden." Full review
Independent "Located in Maadi, Villa Belle Epoque is a stunning boutique hotel boasting a blend of historical charm and modern comforts"
Cairo city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Egypt’s capital
September 28, 2023
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. "
Cairo city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Egypt’s capital
September 28, 2023
