Mamlouk Pyramids Hotel

I spent three days at Mamlouk Pyramids Hotel in Cairo and overall had a very positive experience. In my opinion, this is one of the best hotel options in the area around the Pyramids of Giza. Its location is simply unbeatable: the Pyramids are no more than a 5-minute walk from the hotel. What I particularly liked The location and views. The main advantage of this hotel is undoubtedly its location. If your main goal is to visit the Pyramids, it is hard to find a more convenient place to stay. You can simply walk from the hotel to the Pyramids in just a few minutes. The view from the hotel’s restaurant is absolutely stunning. You can enjoy your breakfast or dinner while looking directly at the Pyramids, which makes the dining experience particularly special. Some of the hotel’s rooms also offer panoramic views of the Pyramids, so I would definitely recommend checking the available room categories when booking if the view is important to you. The food. The second major advantage of the hotel is the excellent food. We booked a half-board option, which included two meals a day — breakfast and dinner — and both were very good. Breakfast is served as a buffet, with a good selection of food. Dinner is served à la carte, meaning that you can choose any of the available dishes at no additional charge. This was a particularly pleasant surprise, as the food was genuinely tasty and the à la carte format made dinner feel much more enjoyable than a standard hotel buffet. One thing to keep in mind is that only water is included with dinner. Other drinks are available for an additional charge. Housekeeping. The room was cleaned thoroughly every day, and we had no complaints about housekeeping during our stay. The pool. The hotel also has its own outdoor swimming pool, which is a nice bonus, especially if you want to take a break from sightseeing and relax at the hotel. The staff. The staff were generally friendly and welcoming. Most of the employees were helpful and polite, which contributed to a pleasant overall experience. Things to keep in mind Check your room category carefully upon arrival. This is the main issue we encountered during our stay. We had specifically booked a Superior Double Room with Panoramic Pyramid View and Balcony, but upon arrival we were initially given a lower-category room. What was particularly disappointing was that the reception staff initially tried to convince us that this was the room category we had booked. We had to spend some time discussing the issue with the receptionist and explaining that the room did not correspond to our reservation. After we insisted and showed that the room category was different, the hotel eventually moved us to the correct room later that same evening. So, I would strongly recommend checking the room category and the view immediately upon check-in. If the room does not match what you booked, contact reception right away and make sure the issue is resolved.

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I do not recommend this hotel. First the Panoramic Pyramid Room actually has a small view of pyramid to the side. See my photos of the actual view (no pyramids) and the side view (some pyramid view). I also attached a photo from the rooftop restaurant showing there are two buildings in front of this hotel in the direction of the pyramids which means no room would really have that view. The listing photo is photoshopped. The rooftop has a good view of the pyramids though. Upon arrival to Egypt, our uber asked us why we decided to book in this area. It is very close to the pyramids but not a good area. We also found that every uber we called asked for $10-$40 extra in cash. It took 5-6 tries before getting a normal uber. Did not feel safe. Hotel management has poor service. The worst hotel management we had in Egypt. Other guests in the lobby were also complaining and not happy. The shower hot water only lasts for one person. If you are a couple, the second person has to wait or you have to take fast showers. Breakfast is average. This all said, if you want a clean 2-3 star room near the pyramids, don’t pay for the view, and don’t deal with the front desk, it’s fine.

Everything is great. Good locations to visit the Puranas. Just right outside the pyramid entrance. The view from the roof top is magnificent. Food was average.. but it’s edible. However, the only thing I like to mentioned is the amenities in the room isn’t too complete. We booked 2 rooms and Some of the rooms come w table lamp but the other doesn’t. Some of the room comes w plugs but another has no plugs at all so we request for a change of rooms. Couldn’t charge my phone or I have to sacrifice the Tv 🥲. So we asked for a change of rooms They also do not have hairdryer in the room and you need to ask for it. Of course they are very kind people but it’s just a hassle for customers. Another issues we encounter is the poor wifi connectivity and that gets into our nerves. Basically is weak connection thus it gets cut off or totally couldn’t locate the room number at all. Besides, room was comfortable and staff was very helpful and kind. I guess it’s consider a very good place to stay despite those little issues.