Name: Marriott Mena House Cairo
Address: Cairo, EG
Price range: From $644

Marriott Mena House Cairo, CairoMarriott Mena House Cairo in Cairo, Egypt has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 43 of 56 hotels we score in Cairo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $644 a night (cached, not a live quote).Established in the late 19th century, Marriott Mena House Cairo sits near the Grand Egyptian Museum. The hotel is situated on 40 acres of gardens overlooking the Pyramids of Giza. It contains 331 rooms and suites, many of which offer views of the pyramids or the swimming pool. Facilities include a full-service spa with a sauna and hot tub, a gym, and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This historic property has hosted US Presidents and suits travellers interested in ancient history. While the setting is significant, some guests find the surrounding Giza area lacks charm.What stands out

Views of the pyramids

Extensive garden grounds

On-site spa and sauna

Historic architecture

Watch out for

Limited local area charm

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