Well I chose this hotel firstly because it was the cheapest out of two! Normally I regret doing this..........but not this time. My dad and I were travelling together and I needed to book really quickly and to find a holiday which all fitted in to one school week. I tried every travel agent I could and finally decided to try Trailfinders. I put it off as I thought they would be expensive. They got flights, hotel, breakfast, transfers......Everything sorted so easily and I kept thinking something must go wrong. It didn't. We arrived at the hotel at about 2 am and there was still staff everywhere! They were friendly and helpful. We came down to breakfast at 8am and they were still friendly. any question you had they drew maps, gave you phone numbers and wrote everything in two languages in case you got lost. It was really impressive. All wood and shining brass, with a great sweeping staircase for photos. There are 5 restaurents to choose from. These ranged from Mexican to the hotels own buffet. The prices were as varied as the menues. Choice for every taste and pocket. I have said the staff were friendly. This was not because we were perfect customers....my dad asked every awkward question he could! Ahlan (hello) and Shukrun (thankyou) seemed to go a long way! We even got invited to our taxi drivers niece's wedding. The rooms were clean, not massive, with a tv and sockets for phone chargers and things. there is also a safe. We asked for a room with a pyramid view. WOW! Under statement of the year. You could literally see the bricks. When I got home, my photos didn't do it justice. It was amazing!
I have said the only disadvantage was the distance the hotel was from the centre of Cairo. Having said this, taxis are cheap and the experience is definately worth the money !! One other thing I would have liked, but lived without, was a PC. I thought they might have had one for me to check my emails and things, but as I said I survived without it.
As I was leaving I asked if there was anywhere I could buy the hotel shampoo. The clerk left and brought the manager who proceeded to give me enough bottles of the stuff that I thought I would get stopped at the airport.
So all in all I would give it 10 out of 10 well 11 out of 10f I could. If you decide to go say hello to Ali, Ali, Ali for me! (He's the drive for Hertz )
just a note on the price of meals. as far as i can remember there was lots of different prices. the mexican restaurent was the cheapest with chicken fajitas from about £6-£7. the others were more expensive but there really is a choice for everyone. the rooms were okay. not massive, we were in a standard double room. there was enough space, the bathroom was lovely and clean with a shower over the bath, there were also enough cupboards and drawers and a wardrobe with enough space for Princess Diana! hope this helps
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Location. Le Meridien Pyramids is located in Giza, Egypt. The pyramids of Giza are ... more
within sight of the hotel, one kilometre away, and central Cairo is 20 kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. This six storey hotel is built in contemporary st...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
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