This hotel is situated in a built up area and is some distance from the Pyramids.
We arrived 5 hours before the 12 noon check in time ( after an 8 hour flight) and as we did not want to start immediately with a guided tour of the pyramids we asked if there was a possibility to take early occupation of the room. This was kindly arranged for 9am but still meant a 2 hour wait and unfortunately there is nothing to see in the immediate area.
Contradictory to the website description, the Great Pyramid can barely be seen from the dining room. The food served from this dining room was greasy and we were unable to sit outside on the balcony because they were renovating the chairs ( during peak season!)
The restaurant downstairs next to the swimming pool served a buffet breakfast which consisted of a selection of cheeses, yogurts, fresh fruit, pastries and a selection of cooked dishes such as bacon eggs etc which was very nice.
Although the rooms were clean and the bathrooms had marble sinks, the decor was old and the passages were strewn with litter. On the second night at this hotel we decided to skip the hotel restaurant and look for one nearby but after 10 minutes walk along a busy road we couldn't find one that looked safe to eat at and opted for the MacDonalds.
I have to admit that this was far better than the hotel that we stayed in, approximately 10 years ago in down town Cairo but that was a 3 star hotel. Most people take a guided tour of the pyramids and the sphinx and once this has been seen then there is nothing else to do in the area on your own. I would strongly suggest staying in down town Cairo near the museum where you can walk along the Nile and take a guided tour of the pyramids from there. Incidentally after our wonderful Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor we returned to Cairo and stayed at the Semiramis Intercontinental hotel overlooking the Nile for an extra $70 per person. Wow ... what a fabulous hotel..! The leap from a 4 star to a 5 star hotel is huge compared to that of a 3 star to a 4 star.

Stayed at this hotel for a week over Christmas. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly; I'd especially recommend the travel agent in the hotel for taxi bookings. The rooms were a decent size and there was always hot water in the bathroom. The room was cleaned and bedding changed every morning. My only complaint about the room was traffic noise which was constant so try and get a room at the back of the hotel. The rooftop restaurant / bar was an excellent place especially at sunset when there were stunning views of the pyramids. Breakfast was always good with a large selection of hot and cold dishes. The hotel is a bit of a way from the main attractions (except for the pyramids) but taxis are cheap. On the whole it is a good hotel for a good price.

This hotel was included in my tour package. This could be a quaint little hotel, if it were cleaned up. My roommate found a clipped nail on your sheets. The bathroom fan stopped operating in the middle of the night. The hallways are a maze, and the fire exits are not marked. Couldn't figure out how to open the elevator door. The breakfast was truly Egyptian and did not appeal to my taste. I was afraid to eat, anyway, because I feared the kitchen matched the rooms in cleanliness. The website photos make the hotel appear to be very clean. The bed was hard, and it was good for my back. Being exhausted from the tour, I slept well.

This hotel of course did'nt meet most north americans standards of a 4 star hotel, it rated more of a 3 star. It was great for someone looking for a short stay on a budget. The service was great, fast & quick! We were allowed to check in hrs early on 2 occassions. They served us breakfast in bed for a few extra pounds which was nice & anytime we asked for anything extra, they delivered. They also allowed us to keep our luggage in thier luggage room for 5 days while we travelled south on the train.