Mena House Oberoi

Cairo, Egypt

A large and palatial hotel, situated in the shadow of the great Pyramids of Giza.

The Mena House Oberoi, once the hunting palace of King Farouk, is set in 40 acres of gardens with the Pyramids towering above. Opened in 1869, the hotel’s distinguished atmosphere is full of character and style. The Mena House has 523 rooms and suites split between two sections; the original Palace wing and the newer Garden wing. The whole property is furnished with traditional arabesque furniture, hand crafted mosaic tiles and carved brass-bound wooden doors. There are five restaurants and a wide range of recreational facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, the largest in Cairo, outdoor tennis courts, a fitness centre and horse and camel riding with experienced instructors.

Mena House Oberoi accommodation 523 Pyramids and Garden View Rooms and Suites
Location of Mena House Oberoi 30min from downtown Cairo
Getting to Mena House Oberoi 5hr direct flight then 45min transfer by car
Children at Mena House Oberoi Children welcome but no facilities
Facilities Swimming pool, fitness centre, tennis courts
Free activities Swimming, fitness facilities
Paid activities Golf, sight seeing tours, horse and camel riding
Weather Good year round destination, expect cooler temperatures from Dec to Feb and hotter temperatures in Jul and Aug
Services Babysitting, concierge, laundry

Guide price £995Per person for 4 nights, based on 2 people sharing a Pyramid View Room, on a bed and breakfast basis, including international flights and transfers.