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Posted on Feb 23, 2026
Guest User
The Mena House's views and location are truly unbeatable, one of a kind in the world. You can only fully experience the pyramids from sunrise, midday, to sunset by staying here. As night falls, without the pyramid lights, they appear exceptionally serene and mysterious, framed by the hotel's lights and palm trees. This is an experience that simply can't be replicated by just visiting for a quick photo.
The hotel also carries immense historical significance. The Cairo Conference was signed here, and photos of the 'Big Three' from that era hang on the walls, full of historical resonance. For me, paying for this unique scenery and historical ambiance was absolutely worth it; I have no regrets.
However, frankly speaking, the hotel's amenities, service, and attention to detail absolutely do not match its price (you're paying for the location, not the service). The hairdryer has weak power, leaving my hair dry and frizzy at the ends. The toiletries, especially the toothpaste, are of poor quality, like a product without any brand or quality assurance. There's only one type of pillow, and it's so soft it offers no support whatsoever. After one night, my neck was aching – not what you'd expect from a high-end hotel.
The restaurant experience was also terrible: I ordered soup, and it was served without a spoon. I couldn't find one anywhere, and by the time the waiter brought one, the soup was completely cold. The restaurant staff would even specifically ask if everything was satisfactory, but by then, complaining felt pointless, so I could only say 'it's fine.'
What was even more unsettling was the fake, superficial service. When I genuinely needed help or efficiency, no one was around. When checking out, my suitcase had spinner wheels and was very easy to push, but a staff member insisted on 'helping' with it, performing this kind of meaningless, superficial gesture.
In summary: Staying here means paying for the pyramid views and the historical sentiment, not for comfort and service. Those who value scenery and historical significance might find it acceptable, but anyone seeking genuine service quality and a premium lodging experience will definitely be disappointed.
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Price per night fromS$ 494
Posted on Mar 8, 2026
Guest UserWe stayed one night before our flight home. The room was gorgeous—a huge bed and a balcony with a view of the pyramids. But the first downside was the busy road outside, and the noise from it was just too loud. Egyptians drive so loudly that they blare horns instead of traffic rules. It was like that all night. We either didn't have hot water in our room, or we couldn't figure out how to turn it on, as there was clearly a water heater under the sink. We turned it on, but there was no hot water. The reception staff were pleasant. There's a good restaurant right across the building from the hotel. The pyramids are about a 10-minute taxi ride away, or you could walk, but we didn't risk it.
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Price per night fromS$ 49
Posted on May 7, 2026
SQLilyThe hygiene was excellent, and the room was very spacious and clean, meeting the usual Sheraton standards.
The facilities were quite new, and there were several restaurants, though they closed relatively early in the evening. There was also a pool, gym, and conference center.
The environment was impressive, with a large lobby connected to a cafe and restaurants. The hotel consists of two buildings, linked by a swimming pool on the second-floor skybridge. It’s a rather grand, traditional five-star hotel.
The service, both in the restaurants and room service, was very good, especially in the breakfast restaurant. Even though it was busy, the staff were always smiling and welcoming.
The breakfast restaurant has an excellent location, directly overlooking the most beautiful stretch of the Nile River. The breakfast spread was very generous, and all the juices were freshly squeezed.
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Price per night fromS$ 194
Posted on Apr 3, 2025
Guest User
Das Haus ist absolut empfehlenswert.
Das Maria Pyramids House liegt in ausgezeichneter Lage, unmittelbar vor den Pyramiden. Die Zimmer sind neu hergestellt und super. Die Zimmer sind sehr, sehr sauber. Besonders gefallen hat mir auch die Dachterrasse mit direktem Blick auf die Pyramiden. Die Gastfreundschaft und der Service von Osama und Ahmed waren sehr, sehr gut. Stets gaben die Herren mit Tipps für die Tagesgestaltung. Auch die Küche von Frau Aeda war toll und das Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse habe ich mit Blick auf die Pyramiden genossen. Ich hatte 6 Übernachtungen in dem Zimmer und jeden Tag genossen.
Das House hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen.
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Price per night fromS$ 49
Posted on May 7, 2026
yana.pavlova.ligaIt was lovely staying in this hotel. We were feeling like at home. Thanks entire hotel team for your opened heart and wish to support your guests in any case. We are appreciate and wishing you success and development!! We would be happy to come back and found your growing up in the closest future ❤️ see you soon!
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Price per night fromS$ 46
Posted on Jan 4, 2026
Guest UserThis hotel has some of the kindest and most helpful people I have ever met. From the very first moment, the staff made me feel truly welcome. Any question or request was answered immediately — they always helped, explained, and guided me with genuine care.
There was a small issue with my room at first, but it was resolved right away. The staff quickly arranged a room change, and everything was handled smoothly and professionally.
I stayed in a room with a balcony, and it was absolutely amazing. The view is breathtaking — waking up and seeing the pyramids right in front of you is an unforgettable experience.
I would also like to highlight the hotel’s rooftop. Breakfasts are served there, and you can also just relax or order food from the restaurant. Eating while overlooking the pyramids is something truly special.
The hotel is located very close to the entrance of the Pyramids area — I even walked back to the hotel on foot after my visit. The Great Egyptian Museum is also just a 10–15 minute car ride, which is extremely convenient.
Once again, the staff deserves special praise: very friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with anything. They speak English very well, which makes communication easy and comfortable.
Airport transfer can be arranged both from and to the hotel, and payment at the reception is possible in both US dollars and Egyptian pounds.
Highly recommended — a place where you feel cared for and truly enjoy every moment of your stay.
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Price per night fromS$ 43
Posted on Nov 13, 2024
Jamminontha1The service was great. Everyone was friendly and attentive and ready to help. The staff were at the front desk at all hours of the night. The rooftop views of the pyramids and the museum in the day and night are fantastic. The breakfast buffet has a wide variety of foods to choose from and lots of seating. My Uber account wasn’t working, so the hotel was able to order me one. It came with a surcharge, but it was better than taking a taxi. There’s AC and plenty of space and storage in the room. Everyone has a good grasp of the English language. There is a great outdoor area to just relax day or night and next door is a tiny market for snacks and an oil shop.
There are only a couple of cons:
1. They don’t take old or work out USD bills
2. I was given inconsistent pricing for the excursions they offered, so I booked most of them elsewhere
3. My room had no ventilation and I was unable to open my window. Also, after room service came in, it would smell faintly of cigarettes.
4. I was hand-washing and hanging clothes and housekeeping kept shutting the door to the bathroom so my clothes couldn’t dry and smelled moldy. The housekeeper for my floor didn’t speak good English, so it was a lost cause.
5. The tv only had like 10 channels and all Arabic and mostly news and religious
Overall, I would book this hotel again, but maybe request a room with a window that opens or bring a mini-fan and room spray.
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Price per night fromS$ 32
Posted on Feb 16, 2025
Guest User
The staff are all very helpful.
The toilet and shower are also beautiful. There are soap, tissues and toilet paper.
The door has a key and a chain lock. There is also a safe in the room.
It was a very nice hotel. I moved to a different hotel now but I want to return to this hotel again (-_-)
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Price per night fromS$ 46
Posted on Nov 24, 2025
Vinings
The hotel has pyramid view on their rooftop, you cN enjoy the view while havinv your breakfast..the room was ok, but lack of amenities..the breakfast was good..the staff is friendly..overall we have a good tine while staying there
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Price per night fromS$ 41
Posted on Jan 5, 2026
contumacysg
Facilities: Very old, far from 4-star standard. WiFi is incredibly slow, and my 4G/5G mobile data (from an Orange SIM card bought at Cairo Airport T1) was completely unusable once I entered the room.
Cleanliness: The hotel is only 20 meters from the pyramid entrance. The downstairs area and the entire hotel lobby reeked of horse and camel manure! The room itself was slightly better.
Ambiance: The rooftop dining area offers a nice view.
Service: The owner and staff were quite friendly and helpful, which was probably the best aspect of this hotel.
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Price per night fromS$ 44