Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa sits in Giza on the road towards the plateau, close to the Mena House and a short drive from the pyramids, with the Grand Egyptian Museum not far beyond. Rooms and suites include options with views towards the pyramids, and the hotel is set in gardens with a pool, a spa, a fitness centre and several restaurants and bars. It is built for visitors whose trip centres on Giza: you can get to the pyramids early, return to the pool in the heat of the day, and see the Grand Egyptian Museum without a long drive. It is a good-value alternative to the palace-hotel prices of the Mena House.
Living in it
The setting is relaxed and resort-like, with gardens and a pool that provide a welcome break from the dust and traffic. Pyramid-view rooms cost more and are worth requesting. Evenings are quiet, so expect to eat at the hotel or take a car to a restaurant in town.
Trade-offs
It is far from downtown Cairo and Islamic Cairo, an hour or more in traffic, so it suits trips focused on the pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Saqqara. The old pyramid entrance at the Mena House is closed to visitors, so you travel to the new gate by car or shuttle. Pyramid views vary by room, so check the room type when you book.
Services and restaurants change, so confirm current details. Who is it for? Families, first-timers and history lovers who want to spend their days at Giza and Saqqara and prefer a garden resort to a city hotel. Who might look elsewhere? Anyone who wants to spend most of the trip in Islamic Cairo and downtown.
Why stay here
- ✓Pyramid-view rooms
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Spa
- ✓Garden grounds
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Restaurants and bars
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Airport transfers on request
Good questions
Can I see the pyramids from the hotel?+
Some rooms have pyramid views. Request one when booking, since views vary by room.
How far is it from the Grand Egyptian Museum?+
A short drive, which makes it a convenient base for the museum and the plateau.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, the gardens and pool suit children, although the location means a drive to most other sights.
