Mena house, view from hotel main entrance to pyramids, egypt hotel bee travel tips and travel guides get the best travel tips and advice from seasoned travellers mena house, view from hotel main entrance to pyramids book your hotel now with santa claus travel egypt, just contact us now. The mena house is, if not the best known hotel in egypt, certainly one of the better known. The mena house oberoi hotel is a luxurious palace in giza, just in front of the entrance to the ancient site of giza and the three pyramids. In december, renovation work on the mena house was completed total cost. Unparalleled lavish gardens rich with fountains, swaying palms, clear blue skies combine with the great pyramids standing gloriously at marriott mena house. Due to political matters in 1883, ismail sold the lodge to couple frederick and jessie head as a private residence. History, photos and anecdotes of the hotel located near the great pyramid in giza.
Marriott mena house, cairo giza, agypten preise 2020 agoda. The mena house hotel in cairo, egypt dates back to the early 1900s and has been host to countless politicians and dignitaries visiting egypt. When anna stainton, a hotel guest who dislikes jane, is found murdered, and. May 24, 20 the mena house was initially a hunting lodge.
The couple came across the building while on their honeymoon and once it was purchased they expanded it. Mena house oberoi, cairo, discounted egypt tours and. The mena house in cairo has from its start, in 1886, accommodated royalties such as the crown prince of japan, prince of wales, shah of iran, reza pahlavi. Excellent location for visiting the pyramids and beautifully appointed rooms. Story of an iconic hotel, the story continues from 1950s through 1990s.
Murder at the mena house a jane wunderly mystery book 1 and millions of. Mena house formerly mena house oberoi, cairo luxury. Mena house oberoi golf course in cairo, egypt golf advisor. The 523room mena house hotel is a luxury, historic egyptian property, with views of the ancient pyramids, tropical gardens, 24hour laundry service, limousine service, a heated outdoor pool, a spa and gym, golf course, and elegant meeting rooms. We stayed at the mena house hotel recently and heard that the property is owned by the state but that he hotel is operated on a long term lease by the oberoi group. Marriott mena house, cairo merges the exceptional heritage of the pyramids and marriott international s 21st century tradition of innovation and luxury.
The original hotel dates back to a hunting lodge built by khedive ismail in 1869. He personally supervised the restoration of the hotel to its original grandeur. The book also sheds light on the correct history of verdis opera aida, the secret of the sphinx and the rise of egypt as a leading tourism destination. If you like your hotel to have some history and enjoy walking in the footsteps of the great and near great, then mena house is the place in egypt. Partner offers fall golf packages at the legendary kiawah island golf resort, south carolina. Surrounded by 40 acres of verdant green gardens, this palatial hotel is located in the shadows of the great pyramids of giza in cairo. The origin of the mena house was as a royal lodge for the khedive ismail. Same thing as with the old cataract 8ofitel and the movenpick in aswan. Xfactor the rooms and suites in the original hunting lodge have the best pyramid views. The history of the mena house is the story of modern egypt. It was used as a rest house for himself and his guests when hunting in the desert or visiting the pyramids at giza. Book marriott mena house, cairo, egypt on tripadvisor.
The mena house oberoi paperback january 1, 2001 see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Our 5star hotel has upscale rooms, luxury amenities and a convenient giza locale near the pyramids. Its not my favourite place to stay because you cant take advantage of cairos nightlife, and taxis and transport get a bit complicated. Many, like the mena house oberoi in cairo, the old winter palace in luxor, the norfolk hotel in nairobi, the upscale king david hotel in jerusalem, the abbasi hotel in iran and the dar zamaria hotel in aleppo, syria, have traditions steeped in the rich history of the ages. I have stayed here twice, and found the hotel to be everything you need in cairo. Set at the base of the pyramids, hotel guests can walk to one of egypts most popular attractions. Surrounded by 16 hectares of lush gardens, this historic palace has become the embodiment of luxury throughout the ages, attracting visitors including winston churchill, agatha christie and charlie chaplin to mention just a few of the celebrities who have stayed here. The oberoi hotels and resorts 5 star luxury hotels in. But to spend a day or two there is ideal because you can reach the pyramids in the morning before the site gets. The mena house started as a hunting lodge and was built in 1869. Unparalleled lavish gardens rich with fountains, swaying palms, clear blue skies combine with the great pyramids standing gloriously at marriott mena house, cairo. Jan 10, 2018 having stayed in 2 oberoi hotels, i can truly say the mena house oberoi hotel has no where nearing the standards of a truly oberoi establishment.
They also have a cafe outdoor serving international food and lite bites. Surrounded by 40 acres of scented gardens, this historic palace hotel is only 700 meters from the towering pyramid of cheops. Overlooking the great pyramids of giza, marriott mena house, cairo is surrounded by 40 acres of green gardens and has a spa, fitness center and a pool. Marriott mena house, cairo, cairo updated 2020 prices.
The hotel has two parts to it, the original old part built in the late 1860s and a new wing much more recent. It was, in fact, in the face of severe opposition that the state government of victoria awarded mr. Dining choices range from italian specialties at alfredo restaurant to. Discover our unparalleled and unique hotel in cairo, egypt. Breakfast is available in the dining room facing the garden. See more ideas about egypt, cairo and ancient egypt. Marriot mena house hotel 5star deluxe lady egypt tours. Designed for both business and leisure travel, marriott mena house, cairo is ideally situated in city center, one of the citys most popular locales. Emil weckel and a certain mr schick bought the mena house in 1896. Closure of the mena house and total renovation under oberoi. Having stayed in 2 oberoi hotels, i can truly say the mena houseoberoi hotel has no where nearing the standards of a truly oberoi establishment. All season tours offer a discounted budget hotel rooms in egypt with a full range of hotel bookings, egypt tours and travel and nile cruise along the nile river. Not only is it located 700 meters from the pyramids of giza the pyramid view rooms are the. Each room and suite has a spacious private bathroom with a bathrobe and slippers.
Located on a dream like site, facing the giza pyramids, the mena house oberoi was once the summer residence of king khedive ismael. The mena house is one of the most unique hotels in cairo, with its own rich and colourful history. Surrounded by 40 acres of lush gardens, with the breathtaking great pyramids of giza standing proudly as they have for thousands of years, you will enjoy all the comforts. Marriott mena house, cairo comprises 331 luxury rooms and suites, many boasting views of the pyramids, the lavish gardens or the swimming pool, four restaurants and lounges, expansive indoor and outdoor meetings and banquet facilities, a heated swimming pool and a health club. Kings, queens, emperors, heads of state and celebrities have all spent time within. The mena house oberoi has one of the most famous views in the world the palace wing, stuffed with antiques, has all the history. Arthur conan doyle, the author of sherlock holmes book and his wife louise. Mena house hotel formerly mena house oberoi overlooking the great pyramids of giza, this hotel is surrounded by 40 acres of green gardens and has a spa, fitness center and a pool. I am quite fond of historical mysteries and this looks to be a really good series. Exquisite antiques, handcrafted mashrabiyyas and furniture, brass lanterns and candelabras are witnesses to a rich tapestry of historical events that have paraded within the walls of this palace.
Luxury hotel, mena house oberoi, cairo, egypt luxury dream hotels. Modern rooms have flatscreen tvs, minibars, and balconies with pyramid views. Book now mena house hotel, cairo, egypt 5 star hotel pyramids road, giza, cairo, egypt the hotel has 420 rooms with this. Arthur conan doyle, the author of sherlock holmes book and his wife louise touie spent the winter of 189596 at the mena house hotel. Marriott mena house lies in the shadow of one of the wonders of the world, the great pyramids at giza. Oberoi the lease of the windsor, a heritage building in melbourne. Mena house hotel have air conditioning and include luxurious fabrics, a seating area and lcd tv. All accommodations at marriott mena house, cairo have air conditioning and include luxurious fabrics, a seating area and lcd tv. The oberoi, new delhi a storied landmark in the national capital, the oberoi, new delhi is a celebrated example of oberois reputation for taking care of its guests. Oberoi converted old and dilapidated palaces, historical monuments and buildings into magnificent hotels such as the oberoi grand in calcutta, the historic mena house oberoi in cairo and the windsor in australia. Murder at the mena house is the debut book in a new cozy mystery series. Lock in a great price for marriott mena house, cairo rated 8.
Marriott mena house, cairo in cairo, egypt luxury link. The name mena house was bestowed by the second owner, englishman frederick head. From here, guests can make the most of all that the lively city has to offer. Luxury hotel, mena house oberoi, cairo, egypt luxury. In 1979, mena house, was the venue for mena house conference, the precamp david talks, where president sadat. On 31 march 2015, it was announced that marriott international would assume management of the hotel. The mena house oberoi the mena house is, if not the best known hotel in egypt, certainly one of the better known. It was built in 1869 for the egyptian king ismail pasha. The mena house hotel giza, cairo, egypt luxury resort. The rooms are decorated with handcrafted furniture. Luxury hotel, mena house oberoi, cairo, egypt luxury dream. Mena house hotel 1886, giza historic hotels of the. In addition to information provided by the mena house and the oberoi hotel staff, mainly tarek lotfy, andreas augustins book the mena house treasury 88 p.
Many kings and princes came and went, as the mena house always attracted money and the powerful. In 1869, with the opening of the suez canal, the lodge was enlarged. Cutting through the vast golden deserts of egypt, the vein of life that is the nile leads to the majestic and historic city of cairo, and to your luxurious stay at marriott mena house. Us president richard nixon lunched at the mena house. Cairos mena house where history was made egypt my love. Mena house oberoi is located on the shadows of the pyramids, literally few minutes walking distance away. With its convenient location, the property offers easy. Together, the two hotels were called mena house oberoi. Dec 04, 2017 book now mena house hotel, cairo, egypt 5 star hotel pyramids road, giza, cairo, egypt the hotel has 420 rooms with this. In 1978, they began construction on the garden wing, which was opened by the general manager kaval nain oberoi, a relative of the owner. Explore book now the oberoi grand, kolkata an icon on the landscape of kolkata, with a reputation for taking care of its guests, the oberoi grand is located in the heart of this. In 1979, mena house, was the venue for mena house conference, the precamp david talks, where president sadat met with president carter and prime minister began. The giza pyramids are less than half a mile from the mena house hotel.
The concierge can arrange horse and camel rides to the pyramids. Hotel photos marriott mena house, cairo photo gallery. The main dining room of today was once the entire lodge. For years, this hotel has been considered one of the finest in cairo, and is certainly one of the most historic, with a long and enchanting past. Overlooking the great pyramids of giza, marriott mena house, cairo is surrounded by 40 acres of green gardens and has a spa, fitness centre and a pool. Oct 08, 2012 story of an iconic hotel, the story continues from 1950s through 1990s. Marriott mena house, cairo merges the exceptional heritage of the pyramids and marriott internationals 21st century tradition of innovation and luxury. Mena house is a great place to visit if you want to enjoy sunset looking at the pyramids. A deluxe room with pyramids view before the renovation. Dining choices range from italian specialties at alfredo restaurant to indian all.
They have rooms with pyramid views and otherwise, be sure to book the correct one. The oberoi group, founded in 1934, employed about 12,000 people worldwide and owned and managed about thirty hotels and five luxury cruisers as of 2012. The hotel was renamed marriott mena house on 1 february 2018. Mena house cairo hotel has played an important role in egypts history and has played host to numerous influential people such as.
Book your room at egypts marriott mena house, cairo. Murder at the mena house by erica ruth neubauer goodreads. With its own rich and colourful history, the mena house is one of the most unique. A frequent stop for dignitaries and celebrities, this historic, 5star hotel offers travelers a taste of modern luxury. Guests at mena house hotel can relax at the spa, or visit the fitness center with cardio equipment.
Mena house hotel, cairo, egypt 5 star hotel youtube. Under the oberoi management, the hotel matched the highest standards of international hotel dom and became a member of the leading hotels of the world. Marriott mena house, cairo hotel, egyptgiza tripadvisor. The regal history of this luxuriously appointed hotel is reflected in the antiquities that are strewn all around. Not only is it located 700 meters from the pyramids of giza the pyramid view rooms are the most sought after, of course but the history of the mena house oberoi itself reflects the development of egyptian society over the last hundred years.
And neubauer has a sublime talent for incorporating accurate historical details. The mena house cairo hotel is a luxurious hotel and resort located just outside of cairo, egypt and lies at the foot of the famous pyramid of cheops. Nov 16, 2014 the mena house in cairo has from its start, in 1886, accommodated royalties such as the crown prince of japan, prince of wales, shah of iran, reza pahlavi. Marriott mena house, cairo 5 giza, cairo, egypt 92 guest. A shady spot in the mena garden, 1920 one delightful story is told in the mena house, a short history of a remarkable hotel, that milo then the manager of the mena house was on duty late one night and the huge gate into the hotel had been locked. Mena house hotel 1886, giza historic hotels of the world. Experience the wondrous beauty of the pyramids from marriott mena house, cairo. From 1972 to 1975, the oberoi group totally renovated the mena house and its gardens with taste, preserving its unique atmosphere. The restaurant khanelkhalili serves delicious egyptian cuisine and comes with pyramids as the backdrop. Mena house hotel formerly mena house oberoi in cairo.
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