Mena House
Overlooked by the Pyramid of Cheops and linked with travel to Egypt since the days of Empire, the ‘Palace at the Pyramids’ offers a choice of historic restaurants and bars (the ‘Palace’ building is due to close in 2011, although this may be delayed). The renovated Mena Garden Wing remains open with its own restaurant, bar, spa, pool and rooms with air-conditioning, private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-fridge and satellite TV.
el-Salamlek Palace Hotel, Alexandria
A royal hunting lodge built by Khedive Abbas Helmi II for his mistress, the Hungarian Countess May-Torok von Szendro. On a small hill in beautiful parkland, it was used by his son, King Fuad, then by King Farouk as a royal resort. Enjoy a drink in the elegant ‘Al Fouad’ piano bar or dine in the restaurant Al Farouk, once the King’s study. Private beach and air-conditioned suites overlooking the sea with a living room, private facilities, hairdryer, mini-bar and satellite TV.
Old Winter Palace, Luxor
Built in 1886, this 5-star hotel has restaurants, including the stylish ‘1886’, bars, the Victoria lounge and pool. 86 rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, air-conditioning, mini-bar, safe and satellite TV.
