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Mena House Oberoi :
Hotel information
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Mena House Oberoi in
Cairo is situated in 40
acres of jasmine-scented
gardens with the Pyramids
towering above. It was
originally a royal lodge
used by Khedive Ismail, the
King of Egypt, as a house
for himself and his guests
while on hunting trips in
the desert or during visits
to the Pyramids of Giza.
With the opening of the Suez
Canal, he enlarged the
guesthouse to receive
international and royal
guests visiting the
Pyramids. Empress Eugenie
was one of them as was
Albert, Prince of Wales.
In the 1880s, the guesthouse
was bought by Fredrick Head
who named it 'Mena House'
after the first of the 76
kings on the famous 'Tablet
of Abydos'. It was once
again sold to an English
couple, who turned it into a
luxurious hotel. Although
the fittings, architecture
and decorations remained
oriental in style, some
English touches began to
appear. At a time when
balconies were unknown in
hotels, the owners decided
that every room should have
an open balcony overlooking
the Pyramids.
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Mena House Oberoi : Hotel location
The Giza district of Cairo, the
capital of Egypt, Mena House Oberoi
lies in the shadow of one of the
wonders of the world, the Great
Pyramids. The tourist attractions
include the Egyptian Museum, Islamic
Cairo, Memphis and the Saqqara.
Distance
The hotel is only 700 meters from
the towering Pyramid of Cheops. Only
20 kms to city centre, 35 kms to the
Cairo Airport, 60 minute walk to the
Tahrir Square Metro Station, 10 km
to the Giza Station, 2 minute walk
to the nearest bus stop and 25 km to
the nearest fair site.
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Mena House Oberoi : Hotel room
Mena House Oberoi has 523
rooms and suites in the
Palace and Garden wings and
Cabana style rooms by the
swimming pool.
All 13 Suites, 21 of the
Palace Rooms and 140 Garden
Rooms have a view over the
Pyramids. All guest
accommodation at Mena House
Oberoi is air conditioned
with private bathroom. Rooms
and Suites are lavishly
appointed with traditionally
inspired furnishings and
rich carpets.
4 Executive Suites have a
separate living room and
bedroom. 7 Deluxe Suites in
the old Palace section of
the hotel have separate
living room, dining room and
bedroom. The regally
appointed Presidential
Suites, Churchill and
Montgomery, each have a
large private terrace
overlooking the Pyramids.
All Suites in the old Palace
section feature beautiful
traditional detailing,
murals, screens, panelling,
gilding, fine upholstery,
original wooden balustrading
and arched windows. Guests
in the Suites enjoy the
privilege of private butler
service and 24hr in-room
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Mena House Oberoi : Hotel facility
Khan el Khalili
Named after the famous Cairo
market, Khan El Khalili
serves coffee and light
Egyptian and Continental
meals 24 hours a day. The
interior features figured
brass tabletops, marble
floor and intricate plaster
ceiling. Tall arched windows
give views over the
landscaped gardens.
The Greenery
In the Garden wing. Open for
buffet breakfast and Dinner,
snacks and light
refreshments, Mediterranean
style.
Al Rubayyat
Offers a continental menu in
majestic surroundings. The
palace restaurant features
high carved wooden ceilings,
huge arches, ornate brass
lanterns, and fretwork
galleries. With live
entertainment.
The Oasis
Poolside restaurant and
coffee shop, open 9am to
sunset. The Oasis has a
stunning view of the
pyramids. It offers a wide
selection of dishes in a
self-selection buffet.
Bars and Clubs
The Sultan Bar has panoramic
views of the pyramids. Dance
the night away at The Saddle
discotheque. Also available
Mamlouk Bar and club and Abu
Nawas night Club.
Swimming Pool
The outdoor pool is set in
landscaped gardens with a
fabulous view of the
Pyramids. The Oasis coffee
shop serves snacks and light
refreshments all day.
Fitness CentreThe Minigym is
open 24 hrs a day. De-stress
and tone up here on the
Exercycle, Fit Cycle,
Multigym, Steppers and
Treadmills. The use of all
gym equipment is free to
hotel guests.
Golf
There is an 18-hole course
right on the doorstep, with
distracting views of the
pyramids. Mena House is the
only hotel in Cairo with its
own golf course.
Banquet and Conference
Facilities
Mena House Oberoi has it
all. A famous setting, first
class business facilities
and excellent service. With
over 20,000 square feet of
function space, the latest
communications systems and a
full spectrum business
centre we can cater for your
business needs, whether it
be a private banquet, select
board meeting, conference or
cocktail reception.
6 Private banqueting rooms
are available, seating from
85 to 520 persons depending
upon the seating
configuration. Cinema
projection, video, VCR,
portable screens and
microphones are all
available.
4 conference/board rooms are
available for hire by the
day or half day. Business
services available include
Internet services, PC
Rental, Courier,
Secretarial, Fax Rental,
Photocopier, Audiovisuals
rental and five language
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Hotel Rtaes |
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Price
per person in double |
US $ 50 |
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Single
Supplement
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US $ 30 |
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