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"At the Mena House of course, where else!" was the happy reply.

Part of the Oberoi Hotels group, the Mena House has blossomed into one of the most charmingly distinguished hotels to be found any where.

Beautiful arabesque furniture inlaid with mother of pearl, hand-crafted mosaic tiles, exquisitely carved brass-bound wood doors, original works of art and magnificent antiques all speak of a degree of care and attention to detail rarely found in a modern hotel.

Though barely 20 minutes by car from the centre of Cairo, the Mena House Oberoi is a positive oasis of quiet good taste, luxurious living and delightfully attentive staff.

There is nothing that can fully prepare you for the Pyramids. To see them in real life for the first time is a truly awesome experience. And at the Mena House Oberoi all you have to do is draw the curtains in your luxuriously appointed room and the experience is yours.

The magnificent Churchill and Montgomery suites provide some of the most sumptuous accommodation to be found anywhere in Cairo. They are masterpieces of elegance with separate living and dining areas and two or, if necessary, three superbly appointed adjoining bedrooms.

But every one of the 18 suites at the Mena House is equally impressive. Designed specifically for the needs of the international traveller, they feature handcrafted furniture and a richly opulent Arabesque style.

Every room at the Mena House is fully air-conditioned, with colour and closed circuit TV, a well-stocked mini-bar, direct-dial telephone and refrigerator. Every room is handsomely appointed with a beautifully marbled bathroom en-suite complete with a full range of personal toiletry, bathrobes and king-size tubs. Most of the rooms have their own balconies.

Every room is a quietly luxurious retreat in which to work, relax, and listen to taped music or watch the latest video on the in-house TV. Above all, however, every room offers a gentle night’s sleep far from the rigours and noise of the city.

Room service operates around the clock and can provide a glass of champagne at 3 a.m. or an entire dinner for six, if you wish, at any time. Your personal valet can have your clothes pressed and your laundry returned the same day.

There is not an Oberoi Hotel in the World where the culinary arts are regarded with anything less than reverential respect. The Mena House Oberoi is no exception and it seems as if the chefs and architects have all worked together to produce some extraordinary dining experiences.

The Al Rubayat is a perfect example. The magnificently proportioned room pierced by arabesque arches and Mushrabia screens, and lit by beautiful antique Islamic lamps, offers superb continental cuisine and an international selection of fine wines.

The Moghul Room is an equally grand room specialising in beautifully prepared Indian cuisine, and the Khan EI Khalili, named after the famous Cairo market, offers Egyptian and continental specialities 24-hours-a-day.

For breakfast, snacks and light refreshments, however, the ideal spot is the bright and cheerful Greenery.

The rolling lawns and tranquil setting of the Mena House gardens coupled with the hotel’s enviable reputation for service have made it one of the most sought-after venues in Cairo for conferences, private functions, receptions and seminars.

Businessmen, especially, appreciate the chance to escape the crush of the city and the Mena House Oberoi provides a variety of services to assist.

The Banquet and Conference Centre offers an ideal venue for cocktails, receptions, weddings and banquets for 50 - 1000 persons.

The Centre offers meeting facilities for up to 1000 persons, extensive communications systems, simultaneous translation in five languages and other up-to-date conference aids.

There is an executive centre complete with word processor, international direct dial telephone, a business library, and secretarial services. And for conferences the hotel can provide a range of audio-visual aids, a limousine service, and all travel and car hire facilities.

The hotel also has a large car park - a rare treat in Cairo - in a beautifully landscaped semi-underground area set almost in visibly in the gardens.

The Mena House Oberoi is a unique hotel in many ways and particularly in its wide range of facilities.

It is ideal for the businessman, perfect for the holidaymaker, and a positive jewel for pyramid watchers and sightseers.

Above all, it is an entertaining hotel and when the evening draws in there are a host of things to do. Cocktails in the Sultantan bar, for example, with its magnificent panoramic view of the pyramids, an aperitif in the Mameluke Bar, or a night out in the Abu Nawas night club or the exciting outdoor Oasis Club in the summer.

The hotel's magnificent outdoor pool, the largest in Cairo, complete with its own poolside coffee shop draws the energetic as well those who prefer just to relax and soak up the perpetual Mena House sunshine.

The gardens are perfect for jogging, especially in the early morning, and the hotel has outdoor tennis courts, which are available at any time. For golfing enthusiasts, there is also a magnificent 18-hole golf course, right on the doorstep.

Riding is also extremely popular and the hotel has a stable of horses and camels complete with experienced instructors.

Thee Mena House Oberoi is really everything a hotel should be and a little more.

It is open all year and consists of 486 rooms including 19 Palace Singles, 58 Palace Twins, 36 Palace Doubles, 13 Palace Suites, 260 Garden Twins, 90 Garden Doubles and 10 Garden Suites, while 40 of them are non smoking rooms.