Opinion

A handsome, stylish upmarket choice with a touch of flair and which will appeal to those who appreciate attention to detail. It provides a comfortable and tranquil base in attractive garden surroundings, albeit in a rather isolated location. An inviting selection of eating venues are available and there is a well-equipped health centre. Suits families and is popular with the corporate crowd.

Exterior

A brownstone 2-storey main building with a white-arched entrance and a complex of white concrete 2-storey accommodation blocks set around extensive grounds.

Property type: Hotel



Storeys: 2



Built Year: 1984

Interior

The tasteful restrained interior includes a large lofty vaulted cream and beige lobby which has a small coffee shop. An impressive series of tall arches leads to an attractive terrace with a bar and the airy, fresh semicircular 1st floor buffet restaurant overlooking the gardens. Other eating options are a smart Lebanese, French and a poolside Italian with an attractive Romanesque terrace for romantic dining under the stars.

Rooms: 470

Grounds

Vast well maintained gardens with neat lawns and plenty of palm trees. A sizeable pool has numerous loungers and parasols around a concrete surround; a cafe bar serves drinks and snacks and a central pool island can be had for intimate al fresco dining. A row of cabanas are available for daily rent.

Location

Area Type: In the suburb of Giza, set back at the end of a short driveway from a chaotic road leading to the pyramids which are 3 miles distant. Downtown 8 miles. No facilities or amenities in the vicinity



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