Mena House Oberoi

Under the shadow of the Great Pyramid lies Mena House Oberoi, Egypt's most luxurious and historic hotel. Built originally as a hunting lodge by the King of Egypt, it was meticulously renovated by The Oberoi Group. The Hotel combines the best of the old and the new with its arabesque Islamic design and furnishings and all the modern comforts and conveniences of a luxury Hotel. Set in 40 acres of gardens with the pyramids towering above, Mena House Oberoi has 523 rooms and suites in the Palace and Garden wing and cabana style rooms by the Swimming Pool. Mena House was originally a royal hunting lodge used by Khedive Ismail, the King of Egypt, as a guest 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 guest house to receive international royal guests. Empress Eugenie was one of them as was Albert, Prince of Wales. However it was so rarely used that he offered it for sale in 1869. It was converted into a hotel by the new owner, Fredrick Head who named it "Mena House" after the first of the 76 kings on the famous Tablet of Abydos. 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 new owners decided that every room should have an open balcony overlooking the Pyramids. Rooms and Suites Mena House Oberoi has 523 rooms and suites in the Palace and Garden wing and cabana style rooms by the Swimming Pool. Original works of art and magnificent antiques housed in the hotel speak of the care and attention to detail. All suites, rooms and cabanas are air-conditioned. Rooms are elegantly appointed with beautiful arabesque furniture inlaid with mother of pearl; handcrafted mosaic tiles and exquisitely carved and brass-bound wood doors. Every room is a quietly sensuous retreat in which to work, relax or watch the latest video on the in-house TV. Room service operates round the clock, and a personal valet will take care of all your needs. Rooms are available in the Palace and Garden wings. Room Description Number of Rooms Rooms Palace Singles Palace Twins Palace Doubles Palace Suites Garden Twins Garden Doubles Garden Suites 486 19 58 36 13 260 90 10

FACILITIES

RESTAURANTS

• AL RUBAYYAT RESTAURANT
  Dated 1869, magnificently proportioned, pierced by Arabesque arches and Mashrabia screens and lit by beautiful Islamic lamps, serves Continental cuisine. Dinner with folkloric show and dancing Band daily. 200 seats, opening hours: 12:30 noon - 03:30 pm, 07:30 pm - 11:30 pm
  

• KHAN EL KHALILI
  The Khan El Khalili, named after the famous Cairo bazaar, offers Egyptian and Continental specialties 24-hours a day. For breakfast, snacks and light refreshments, the ideal venue is the bright and cheerful Greenery in the garden wing. The Oasis coffee shop by the swimming pool, with a stunning view of the pyramids, offers a large multi cuisine selection buffet.
  

• THE MOGHUL ROOM
  A typical Indian atmosphere is created, serving a large variety of Indian cuisine. Dinner with entertainment, 55 seats, opening hours: 12:30 pm - 03:30 pm, 07:30 pm - 11:30 pm
  

• THE GREENERY RESTAURANT
  A Mediterranean specialty restaurant, located at the garden section, buffet for all meals as well as a la carte, terrace overlooking the Pyramids, 160 seats, opening hours: 07:00 am - 11:30 pm
  

• THE OASIS
  Pool side coffee shop, overlooking the Pyramids, 300 seats, opening hours: 10:00am to sunset

OTHER

• View of the Great Giza Pyramids
• An old royal hunting lodge built in 1869
• 40 acres of jasmine scented gardens
• A magnificent 18-hole golf course, right at the foot of the Pyramids (9 fairways)
• No Smoking Rooms: 40
• ABU NAWAS NIGHT CLUB
  Night club with live entertainment, 175 seats, opening hours: 09:00 pm - 02:00 am
• Discotheque
• Casino
• Room Service: 24 hours
• Rooms with connecting doors: Palace 12/Garden 168
• Floors: Palace 7/Garden 4
• Guest elevators: 5
• Parking lot: Yes (LE 10 per day)
• Pets allowed: No
• Babysitter
• Wheelchair
• Doctor/Medical Facilities
• Valet service
• Dry cleaning/Laundry/Iron service: 24 hours
• Safe deposit box
• Facsimile rental
• PC rental
• Telephone rental (business center)
• Secretarial services
• Interpreter
• 5 meeting rooms from 5 persons up to 25 persons
• Minibar
• Color TV/remote control
• Satellite/Cable TV
• Full size mirrors
• Air-conditioner (adjustable)
• PC and facsimile plugs
• Self dial telephone
• Outdoor swimming pool overlooking the pyramids
• 2 outdoor tennis courts with floodlights
• Jogging track
• Massage
• Fitness Center
• Horseback riding
• Hairdresser and barber shop
• Newspapers and book shop
• Souvenir shop
• Tobacco shop
• Cairo Bank and Misr Bank
• Post
• Car rental
• Jewelry shop
• Photo shop