Standing almost at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza, the Movenpick Resort Cairo Pyramids hotel is a great place to stay in Cairo when you are visiting this historic land. The hotel is about 15 minutes from the centre of Cairo and the historic district of the city and about 45 minutes from the Cairo International Airport. The resort is family oriented and provides you with a great place to base your tours around Egypt while you are there.
The resort offers guests a swimming pool which is heated in the winter, tennis courts, fitness centre with equipment that is only three years old, sauna and massage services, jogging track, football court, and children’s playground. These are just a few of the activities that guests can enjoy during their stay at the resort. The resort also offers banqueting and conference facilities for their guests, making it a great place for a wedding or your business meetings.
The Movenpick Resort Cairo Pyramids also invites their guests to celebrate their birthday with them. Guests who stay a minimum of three nights around and on their birthday will be treated to a special breakfast at Orangerie complete with a gift and reduced rate. This is their way of saying ‘Happy Birthday’. All guests who celebrate their birthday at the resort are required to show their passport or ID as proof of their date of birth.
The resort offers guests 240 air conditioned rooms that have their own balcony or terraces for the guests to enjoy. The rooms come in five designs: superior rooms; standard rooms; garden suites; business suites; and family suites. Comfortable and well decorated, they all come with the following amenities equipped standard: air conditioning; daily maid service; mini bar; telephones; cable or satellite television; en-suite bathrooms; and Internet access.
The larger suites also include a kitchen with microwave oven, free newspapers, and in room safes. There are handicapped and non smoking rooms also available for those guests who prefer or need them.
The entire Movenpick chain of resorts is known for their delightful restaurants and cafes. They provide their guests with a wide variety of choices when it comes to dining and there is something for everyone. All of the food is prepared with fresh ingredients by master chefs. Orangerie is a 24 hour international restaurant that serves all three meals with an ala carte menu for guests to enjoy throughout the day. Il Giardino is located near the swimming pool and features Italian pizza, international ala carte fare and its famous ice cream. In the lobby is Bua Khao for a taste of Thailand cuisine, and the Roof Café offers guests a wonderful panoramic view of the Pyramids while serving grilled fare, snacks, drinks, and the house special.
The Lobby Bar offers guests cocktails and other drinks as well as snacks that have a touch of Swiss flavour and hospitality. Guests can also enjoy nightly live entertainment from local singers and famous musicians. Finally, Le Gourmet, also located in the resort’s lobby, offers guests baked and pastry goods to help soothe their sweet tooth.
The resorts proximity makes it a great place to stay in order to have access to the Pyramids and the Sphinx. It is also close enough to the city of Cairo to take plenty of tours to the historic sites located in the heart of the city, such as the Egyptian Museum where the famous remains of King Tut and his treasure are located. The Movenpick resort is a great base of operations for further tours to places such as Sakkara and Old Memphis.
Guests who need to take a day and relax can enjoy the resorts swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness centre, and other amenities at the resort. There is a golf course located near the hotel as well as a shopping mall and horseback riding facilities. Children will enjoy the extensive outdoor pool and playground that make up the resort.
Location: The hotel is located minutes from the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx and is a 15 minute drive from the heart of Cairo. The Cairo International Airport is close to 45 minutes away.
General Facilities: Swimming pool heated in the winter
Spa
Massages
Fitness centre
Playground
Kiddie pool
Jogging track
Wireless Internet
3 restaurants
Bakery
Bar
Gift shop
Room Facilities: Air conditioning
Mini bar
Telephones
Cable or satellite television
En-suite bathrooms
Internet access
Kitchen
Microwave ovens
Free newspapers
In room safes
Activities:Located near the Pyramids and the Sphinx, the hotel is a great place to stay to enjoy historic Cairo. Guests can also make use of the amenities such as the swimming pool, tennis courts, and gym during their stay.
Services: ATM/Bank
Babysitting and child care
Car rental
Concierge
Currency exchange
Laundry and dry cleaning
Room service
Wheelchair access
Business services
