The hotel also has a casino in the building which is extremely popular with tourists.
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The building is a modern high-rise structure, and has become one of the landmark buildings on the skyline.
The very large lobby and public areas are elegantly appointed with a very modern ambience. A coffee shop and 'tea garden' adjoin the public areas. This is a popular meeting point in Cairo for businessmen and tourists and therefore there is always a busy atmosphere.
This luxury hotel enjoys a stunning location on the banks of the River Nile just a few minutes walk from one of the main shopping areas in the city. In addition, Cairo's sightseeing attractions are also within easy reach, the Egyptian Museum is around 500 m away and the Pyramids are some 10 km from the hotel. It is approximately 25 km to the airport.
The hotel comprises a total of 840 rooms spread over 28 floors. Guests are welcomed in the foyer with 24-hour reception desk, lifts, shops, safes and a hairdresser. In addition, there is a bar, a cafe, 4 air-conditioned a la carte restaurants and a casino. Up to 250 cars can be parked in the garage, ideal for those arriving by car. Room and laundry services round off the facilities on offer.
Rooms with In-house movie, 2-line direct-dial phone, radio. 24-hour room service, Executive floors, Wheelchair access, Cocktail and Tea lounges, Business centre (with all up-to-date facilities, incl. secreterial services), Laundry, Shopping centre, Beauty salon /Barber, Children's swimming pool, Spa, Massage, Solarium, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, Nightclub. Conference room capacity: up to 2000 persons.
Opened: 1987.
**Hotel has both smoking and non-smoking rooms.**
N.B.:The swimming pool will be closed until the 31st January 2009 to allow works to take place. The Fitness Health club will remain open during this time.