Mena House
The pyramids are within walking distance and you’ll be just a short drive from the Sphinx, the Egyptian museum and the ornate mosques, churches and mansions of Old Cairo.
Marriott Mena House was originally a hunting lodge, built by the then ruler, Khedive Ismail, back in 1869 to host royalty at the opening of the Suez canal.
Outside, expansive, lush gardens surround you, whilst indoors, the lobby and restaurants are modern and grand with towering high ceilings.
When you’re not exploring Giza’s ancient history, take a dip in the outdoor pool, unwind in the spa or treat yourself to a delicious dinner in one of the hotel’s restaurants.
- Take a tour of the famous pyramids with your private guide who knows exactly when to take you to avoid the crowds of tourists, and will share their wealth of knowledge with you.
- Visit Old Cairo and explore mosques, churches, palaces and mediaeval mansions featuring some of the most beautifully intricate architecture.
- Spend a morning bringing ancient Egypt to life in the Egyptian Museum, home to the the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the world.
- Step back in time under a starry sky and enjoy a Pyramids Sound and Light Show.
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
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