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I'm perplexed! I see lot of Hotels in Cairo at nha khoa Travel Directions. I pick is some of them here. I really don’t know what is the best for us.
We are a middle aged couple and would like to stay in a nice area near transportation to the city center. I have heard of the four or so major areas (Giza-Heliopolis - Zamalak(?)- Mohamadeen(?) which is fine and good but I have no idea if there are restaurants, shops and transportation nearby. And where is the underground I have heard of? And if you can, which middle to better hotels are in the areas you think are best for us considering my needs. You can review below list
Hotels in Cairo Atlas Zamalek Hotel -HP D F R OR Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel -B HP D F RP W E OR Longchamps Hotel -B HP D F RP R W E OR - Pyramisa Cairo -B HP D F RP W E Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel -B HP D F RP W E OR - Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers and Casino -B HP D F RP R E W OR
Baron Hotels -HP RP D F R E OR
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at first i wish u injoy if u'll stay in egypt but u must know cairo is crowded city but i'm sure u'll feel as u r in big family cz we r onist and helpfull people but if it the first to u to come egypt u must know the value for or money in the front of USD and also or roll to tip any body if u want asking me i'll be glad to answer u and all hotel u wrote its nice but some like meridin piramids its near to piramids and sakara its also very nice viwe but its so far from dowen towen so i find simiramis its petter its in the center of towen, good viwe if u choos ur room on nile river and its few step to underground and egyption musiam also at few minet u can go to old cairo(khan-el khalily,azhar,hossin)its very fantastic earya
it was pleasur to send u and i hope u find this messege usefull for u
and that my mail if u need help (baherya@yahoo.com)
thanx
"... meridin piramids its near to piramids and sakara its also very nice viwe but its so far from dowen towen"
Baher is right: the Meridien is a gorgeous hotel (and I went there one day just to use their pool and to have the pyramids in the distanct), but it's far from town.
I liked the Sheraton. I think it's Mohandeseen. The grounds are nice and the staff were wonderful. We went during ramadan, so there was a REALLY nice free breakfast buffet. The rooms are sweet and the shampoo, shower stuff and other goodies are top of the line. The Sheraton also accepts AAA, but they have a club can get points for and you can probably use them any where in the world.
One thing, I would not recommend driving in Cairo if you're fainthearted.
Also be prepared for the polluted air in the city. To me it was unbelievable. I had to talk myself into breathing at one point. The husband and I smoked and drank EXTRA hard when we were there. I mean, there was nothing we could do that could compete with the dust, fumes and smog in the air. I would recommend some day trips to other places.
Maybe Marina, Sharm El sheikh or Alexandria.
Also DO NOT USE the public transport in Cairo. I would recommend renting a car. Make sure you increase the life insurance policy before you leave the US, though.
Also you can walk to restaurants and other places from the hotel. But I believe you will miss that "I almost died in a foreign country" experience if you don't drive in Egypt. LOL. I would really recommend getting a map and learning some phrases in Arabic.
The staff at the hotel is well educated and their English is great. They can definitely help you find any amenities that are closeby. We drove almost everywhere because my husband is Egyptian. LOL If they have a choice they will drive because it's Chic I guess.
But there are not only restaurants but stands where you can buy cool street food near within walking distance of the hotel.
I liked the Sheraton. I think it's Mohandeseen. The grounds are nice and the staff were wonderful. We went during ramadan, so there was a REALLY nice free breakfast buffet. The rooms are sweet and the shampoo, shower stuff and other goodies are top of the line. The Sheraton also accepts AAA, but they have a club can get points for and you can probably use them any where in the world.
One thing, I would not recommend driving in Cairo if you're fainthearted.
Also be prepared for the polluted air in the city. To me it was unbelievable. I had to talk myself into breathing at one point. The husband and I smoked and drank EXTRA hard when we were there. I mean, there was nothing we could do that could compete with the dust, fumes and smog in the air. I would recommend some day trips to other places.
Maybe Marina, Sharm El sheikh or Alexandria.
Also DO NOT USE the public transport in Cairo. I would recommend renting a car. Make sure you increase the life insurance policy before you leave the US, though.
Also you can walk to restaurants and other places from the hotel. But I believe you will miss that "I almost died in a foreign country" experience if you don't drive in Egypt. LOL. I would really recommend getting a map and learning some phrases in Arabic.
The staff at the hotel is well educated and their English is great. They can definitely help you find any amenities that are closeby. We drove almost everywhere because my husband is Egyptian. LOL If they have a choice they will drive because it's Chic I guess.
But there are not only restaurants but stands where you can buy cool street food near within walking distance of the hotel.
Lol! Please, you don't need to be the driver to feel that you "almost died in a foreign country"! Just being a passenger is enough. Frankly, crossing the street is enough! lol!
I was there in July and didn't experience too much hardship with the air, although I was in a car usually. the biggest problem for me was the heat, but at least it was dry heat.
I'm perplexed! I see lot of Hotels in Cairo at Travel Directions. I pick is some of them here. I really don’t know what is the best for us.
We are a middle aged couple and would like near transportation to the city center. I have heard of the four or so major areas (Giza-Heliopolis - Zamalak(?)- Mohamadeen(?) which is fine and good but I have no idea if there are restaurants, shops and transportation nearby. And where is the underground I have heard of? And if you can, which middle to better hotels are in the areas you think are best for us considering my needs. You can review below list
Hotels in Cairo Atlas Zamalek Hotel -HP D F R OR Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel -B HP D F RP W E OR Longchamps Hotel -B HP D F RP R W E OR - Pyramisa Cairo -B HP D F RP W E Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel -B HP D F RP W E OR - Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers and Casino -B HP D F RP R E W OR
Baron Hotels -HP RP D F R E OR
Well, you can go to google for searching. There are lots of information there If you want to know.
Cairo is a nice place to visit, but it is crowdy place. Staying at calm place aid more enjoyment in your vacations.
Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers and Casino - On the west bank of the River Nile. This hotel stands a s Cairo's landmarks. It is just 15 minutes from the railway station and about 30 min from Cairo International Airport. It is best option.
You can also search more best hotels here:
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its me baher from egypt
earya
I would recommend some day trips to other places. 
