Mena House Oberoi lies in the shadow of one of the wonders of the
world, the Great Pyramids at Giza. Surrounded by 40 acres of scented
gardens, this historic palace hotel is only 700 meters from the towering Pyramid
of Cheops. The hotel was built in 1869 and since that time has been
welcoming visitors to Cairo, drawn here by the rich heritage of mosques,
churches and temples. Modern Cairo is an exciting and vibrant place, bustling
alongside its priceless heritage of art and architecture.
The old Palace of Mena House has exquisitely crafted interiors in
traditional style with filigree fretwork and intricately carved paneling, fine
murals, gilding, inlaid mother-of-pearl and handcrafted mosaic tiles. Furnished
with original works of art and antiques, the interior is that of a royal
residence not a hotel.
Outside, the palace blends into its historical setting with its towers,
domes, minarets and colonnades set among palms, bougainvillea and jasmine - an
oasis of luxury in the desert landscape.
Mena House Oberoi is located in the Giza district of Cairo, the
capital of Egypt. The hotel is 15 kilometers from the city center. Set in 40
acres of gardens under the shadow of the Great Pyramids.
Access
By air: Cairo International airport is a 45 minutes drive
from the hotel, which is well connected by international flights from a host of
destinations worldwide. Cairo is well connected to Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria,
Hurghada and Sharm El Shiekh, with daily flights operated by Egypt Air.
The flying time from Cairo to all cities ranges between forty five minutes to
one hour.
By road: Cairo is well connected by roads to all parts of
Egypt. The drive to Hurghada takes approximately five hours. The drive to
Alexandria takes approximately two hours.
By rail: Mena House Oberoi is approximately 8 kilometers
from the Giza railway station and 15 Kilometers from Cairo railway station.
The travel time by train from Cairo to Alexandria is approximately two hours,
while the travel time by train from Cairo to Luxor is approximately eleven hours.
Khan El Khalili: Open 24 hours.
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,
snacks and light refreshments, Mediterranean style
The Moghul Room: Open for dinner
For a taste of India. Specializes in Indian cuisine.
Al Rubayyat: Open 7.30pm-11.00pm for Dinner.
Offers a continental menu in majestic surroundings. The palace restaurant
features high carved wooden ceilings, huge arches, ornate brass lanterns, and
fretwork galleries.
The Oasis: Open 9am to sunset.
Poolside restaurant and coffee shop.
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 or go native with contemporary
Egyptian music and belly dancing at the Abu Niwas Night Club.
