disappointing event
by chmeni about Marriott Cairo & Omar Khayyam Casino
Date: October 12, 2007
We have just returned from a week at Egypt. We stayed at Marriott for 4 nights; the first 3 nights and the last one.
What make this hotel unique are the stunning public places.
Rooms:
We had a room at the 15th floor looking the Nile. The rooms are clean and spacious with a sense of luxury. Great bed – great pillows.
Food:
The breakfast is very good, is buffet with many – many choices. From the restaurants we tried the Egyptians Nights, the Steakhouse and the Garden Café. All was excellent.
Service: poor to ok.
And here comes my dilemma. I want to recommend the hotel but I had a very bad and very disappointing experience. The 4th day we check out at 3:00am. The same day I open my suitcase in the cruise boat and I realize I forgot 2 dresses at the Marriott. We called and they said they didn’t find anything. The last day of our trip we stayed again at the Marriott and when I spoke to the manager on duty he told me that I don’t remember well and I didn’t bring the dresses with me and that he is very sure for his staff. His attitude was horrible!!! All I know is that someone stole my clothes!!! This is not a small unknown hotel. This a Marriott hotel and the guests should feel safe in there.
So, I do not recommend this hotel. You can find other beautiful hotels in Cairo. Just go there for a coffee to see the former palace. great view, interesting public places.
Good hotel in Zamalek, Cairo
by Traveller_GT about Marriott Hotel
Service was very good, prices were reasonable considering what you are getting, and in a nice neighborhood
Cairo Marriott Palace, built...
by behappy
Cairo Marriott Palace, built as it is around a magnificent royal residence that was constructed, and with no expense spared, on the orders of the Khedive Ismail, to mark the opening of the Suez Canal, in 1869. Elegantly detailed and lovingly restored, its antique-adorned interior forms the core of a grand hotel which marries traditional grace with the contemporary panache of dramatic twin towers offering the finest of modern accomodations. The setting is fittingly grand--amid six acres of lush and tranquil gardens on an island of the mighty river Nile, at the very heart of Cairo. The Cairo Marriott Hotel & Casino brings a whole new dimension to the art of good living; 12 high speed lift whisks guests to the cosseting comfort of 1,250 luxury rooms, including executive and corporate suites, in addition to seven presidential suites--all tastefully furnished and equipped to the most demanding international standards. On-site Restaurant
24-hour room service
Coffee Shop
Cocktail Lounge
Laundry valet
Shoe shine
Child care services available
Hair salon/barber
Concierge services
Gift shop/newsstand
Full business center
Secretarial services available
Safe deposit box at front desk
Rental car desk: Available/budget desk
Airline desk: Available/egypt travel
Forum Posts
Cairo in 2 days or less.....
by tabolitz
I plan to travel to Cairo on my 2 days off. With my limited time, I want to hit the most important parts in Cairo and Giza. While I was in Dubai for 2 days I did a 1 day tour of the city with a amatuer tour guide. He took me to the hotspots that I wanted to see, took me back to my hotel and paid him with the price agreed and tip including meals.
Is there such a thing I can do as I did in Dubai? Just want to see downtown Cairo, The Museum and the Bazaar. In Giza just want to see and take pixs of the pyramids. I guees 2 days is enough.
Also, can I get a visa at the airport? I am a U.S. citizen working in the Middle East. All inputs will be highly appreciated and will post my experience. I will travel next month or in June.
Thanks in advance.
Re: Cairo in 2 days or less.....
by ter1413
You can get a visa at the airport.
Also, if you are looking to do those basic things, you cans def get that done in 2 days. I saw the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and museum in 1 day. I got a cab outside of my hotel(Cairo marriott) and used him for the entire time that I was there. We paid him at the end of every day. He would drop us off at various locations and wait for us to come out and then took us to the next location. He took us to local places for dinner and also great locations to take pictures of the step pyramids. Very do-able in 2 days....if that is what you are looking to do.
Re: Cairo in 2 days or less.....
by timwallick
Two days you can be very busy!But its well worth the effort, the visa will only take a few minutes to obtain at the airport.The bazaar is mostly a tourist trap if you wish to puchase any items you would be better served visiting another part of cairo (after your trip around the bazaar and pyramids).
