Hotel
Marriott Mena House
A historic five-star hotel at the foot of the Giza pyramids, built around a 19th-century khedivial hunting lodge and set in large gardens.
Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
A large five-star hotel in Zamalek built around a 19th-century khedivial palace, with gardens, a pool, a spa with hammams and many restaurants.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic palace hotel
- Area
- Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- marriott.com
Good to know
- Historic palace
- Garden terrace
- Outdoor pool
- Saray Spa with hammams
- Kids Club
Why we recommend it
The Cairo Marriott is built around the Gezira Palace, constructed for Khedive Ismail in 1869 to host European royalty at the celebrations for the opening of the Suez Canal. The palace's grand reception rooms now form the heart of the hotel, with two modern towers rising on either side, and the lobby and salons still evoke the opulence of that era. It is one of the largest hotels in Cairo and a landmark of Zamalek.
The hotel offers a wide choice of rooms in its towers, many with views over the Nile and the city, and a long list of facilities. There is an outdoor pool with a whirlpool, the Saray Spa with 14 treatment rooms including Moroccan and Turkish hammams, a fitness centre with sauna and steam, a Kids Club and an M Club lounge on the 18th floor of the Gezira Tower. With around 15 restaurants and bars, including a large garden terrace that is popular with Cairenes in the evenings, you rarely need to leave the grounds to eat.
The Marriott suits families, groups and travellers who want plenty of facilities at a lower price than the top Nile-side luxury hotels. It is also a good choice for anyone who wants to stay in Zamalek, the island neighbourhood of tree-lined streets, galleries, cafés and bars that many visitors find the most pleasant part of central Cairo to walk around. The hotel is smoke-free and pets are not allowed.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00, and the minimum check-in age is 21. Parking and valet parking are available, and Wi-Fi is complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members. Rooms in the towers vary in outlook, so ask for a Nile view if it matters. The hotel also includes the Omar Khayyam Casino, open to foreign passport holders.
The hotel is on Saray El Gezira Street on the eastern side of Zamalek, looking across the Nile towards Bulaq and Downtown. Pier 88 Nile River is a short walk along the same street, and the cafés of 26th of July Street, Simonds and Zooba are within walking distance. Downtown is a short taxi ride across the 26th of July Bridge. The gardens are a pleasant place for an evening drink even if you are not staying.
Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino FAQs
What is the history of the hotel?
It is built around the Gezira Palace, constructed for Khedive Ismail in 1869 for the Suez Canal celebrations.
What star rating is it?
It is a five-star hotel.
What facilities are there?
An outdoor pool, a spa with hammams, a fitness centre, a Kids Club and many restaurants.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00. The minimum check-in age is 21.
Is it good for families?
Yes, with a pool, a Kids Club and plenty of dining choices.
Is parking available?
Yes, including complimentary valet parking.
What is nearby?
Pier 88, the cafés of 26th of July Street and the rest of Zamalek.