The Sofitel Le Sphinx is housed in a low storey modern building with white façade and ... more
located within one kilometre of Egypt's most famous attractions, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The 274 guestrooms have contemporary wood panelling and modern s...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
The Sofitel Le Sphinx is housed in a low storey modern building with white façade and ... more
located within one kilometre of Egypt's most famous attractions, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The 274 guestrooms have contemporary wood panelling and modern s...
Information:
Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: Amazing sights Disadvantages: No facilities, might be difficult with kids
I visited the Pyramids at Giza as part of a day trip organised from the Thomson Celebration on the Red Sea Magic cruise.
This was one of the main reasons I went on that particular cruise and I couldn't wait for the planned excursion on day 4.
The trip cost £32 for the trip to Cairo which included time at the viewing point, some time at the Pyramids themselves, a trip to the Sphinx and then an afternoon shopping in Cairo.
It was an early start from the ship (7am) and then a two hour drive to Cairo from Port Sokhna where we were docked. After our initial disbelief at the crazy and chaotic driving on entering the city (according to our guide "someone gets hit around once every minute") we crossed the Nile and drove into Cairo.
Suddenly out in the smog and haze of the city you could make out the outline of two huge pyramids ...
Advantages: Gorgeous rooms, nice facilities and great location Disadvantages: Price may be too much for those on a budget
On a recent work trip to Paris I went to see a variety of hotels - in fact I saw quite a few of the same hotel chains including the Mercure, Novotel and Sofitel and from the Sofitel chain this was one of them; SofitelLe Faubourg.
The Hotel:
The SofitelLe Faubourg is a luxury hotel in the heart of the city centre. A four star hotel that has a variety of room types and an elegant style it has a range of amenities to suit every type of holiday maker.
Location:
The Le Faubourg hotel has a brilliant location in terms of how of how central it is to the Champs Elysee and so not far from many of Paris' main sights and also in terms of the fact it is on a road that is not directly open to traffic unless specifically going to a building on the street. The result is a very quiet location even on front facing rooms which is quite ...
Advantages: Amazing to look at and to find out the history Disadvantages: Get hassled a lot from market stall holders
I went to see the Sphinx in May this year whilst staying in Sharm El Sheik. It was a 6 hour bus drive to see it but it was definetly worth it seeing some of the wonders of the world. As soon as I see the sphinx and pyramids it made me think of the film 'the mummy'. It was truly amazing to see this and to know I was standing in a part of history. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is thinking of going to see it. It had its downsides also as because it attracts a lot of tourists I had lots of egyptian people trying to sell me everything and anything just to make ends meat, made me feel bad to say no all the time. But you just need to be strong, walk past and say 'la shokran' in a friendly manner, which means 'no thanks', they will leave you alone. Would love to know what everyone else thought!! ...
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Hotel - 33Spencer St.,Melbourne3000,Victoria - 3Stars - 117 ...
Product Information for "Sofitel Le Sphinx Cairo, Giza" »
Product details
Rating
3 Stars
Rooms
274
Type
Hotel
Address
1 Alexandria Road, PO Box 16 Pyramids, 12556, Giza
City
Giza
Country
Egypt
Manufacturer's product description
The Sofitel Le Sphinx Hotel Cairo is located at the foot of the Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza. Close to the hotel you can find tennis, horse riding, golf, casino, fitness centre with steam bath, sauna, jacuzzi, gym. The large lobby has a low ceiling with attractive light marble flooring. The large reception is to the right of the main entrance and there is plenty of seating available in the lobby. The coffee shop serves light refreshments and snacks during the day. The Discotheque, \\\Le Mirage\\\", spices up the night life with music and dancing."
