The Cairo Marriott Hotel & Casino is a unique historical monument, the former19th century palace situated in the heart of Cairo with its six acres of lush tranquil gardens, is now one of the biggest and most luxuries hotels in Cairo. In this exquisite palatial setting, contemporary comfort and the timeless grace of the 19th century are combined to give guests the best royal service and facilities.
History
The Cairo Marriott was originally the "Palace Al Gezira" built by Khedive Ismail as a guest palace for the Suez Canal inauguration celebrations in 1869.
It hosted many European monarchs including Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III.
"Palace Al Gezira" was the venue of the first performance of Verdi's Opera Aida
Location
The Cairo Marriott is situated in Zamalek an island in the River Nile. It's approximately 0.5 km away from the Cairo Tower, and Opera House. And is only 5 minutes away from the Egyptian museum, 20 minutes to Khan EL Khalili Bazaar, and 20 minutes away from the great Pyramids of Giza.
Rooms & Suites
The Cairo Marriot has 1250 rooms and suites all elegantly furnished and appointed to meet the highest standards of comfort and luxury, satisfying any guest from all corners of the world
The two modern towers (Gezira, Zamalek towers) added to the original palace, have spectacular views of the Nile, the four acres of gardens, and the adjoining Gezira Sporting Club.
Guest Rooms:
All Hotel rooms have the best amenities and are beautifully decorated in a modern classic way.
Standard rooms features:
Individually controlled Air conditioning
Full Bathroom amenities
Separate Tub and shower
Hairdryer in all bathrooms
Mini-bar
Coffee Maker
Direct telephones with voice mail
Satellite TV
In room safe
Iron & Ironing Board
Smoke detector and fire sprinkler
Double glazed windows to prevent the entry of noise
Alarm clocks
Suites:
The Cairo Marriott Hotel has 111 Suites all elegantly furnished and decorated providing the best royal quality of services and amenities for all its special guests. The Zamalek Tower has about 75 suites all featuring a living room, kitchenette, two balconies, one bathroom & one bedroom. Suites come with king size beds.
Suites have different views, some overlooking the Nile, others the pool, the garden, palace and Nile. And some overlook the Nile and the beautiful green Zamalek area. The Zamalek Tower also has 3 Ambassadors Suites. 
These suites are specially designed and positioned to have a full Nile View from its 3 balconies. Each suite has one elegant comfortable living room, one bedroom, and two bathrooms.
There are also the 5 Presidential Suites that offer real royal service and comfort.
Each Suite has a living room, a dining room, a bedroom, and a kitchenette with microwave. This suite has two bathrooms & 5 balconies with a Nile view.
Marriot hotel always puts in mind the needs of any of its guests, and for Business travelers 6 special floors are dedicated to Executive Rooms and suites. These rooms and suites have special services such as the accesses to the Executive Lounge.
Executive lounge is a private quite place where guest can work, relax, or enjoy their complimentary breakfast and snakes.
Executive guests are also privileged with:
A separate conference room for up to 20 persons available seven days a week.
Butler service
Private express check-in, extended check-out
Complimentary parking
Complimentary entrance to our health club
Restaurants & lounges
With exclusive dining options from the best of international cuisine, Marriott hotel has more than 10 restaurants all catering your favorite dishes from Italian to American and even Japanese specialties.
Waves Snack Bar:
In the middle of the beautiful Marriott gardens and in a serene setting next to the outdoor pool, "Waves Snack Bar" offers the best snacks, sandwiches and beverages.
Omar's Cafι:
With a wide choice of international food, "Omar's cafι" offers daily a la carte lunch and dinners. Every Thursday a special Thai buffet offering the best most delicious Thai food adding some spice to your day.
Egyptian Nights:
With famous Egyptian specialties such as kebab, ofta, foul, falafel, and tamea, "Egyptian nights" is the place to have a real taste of the delicious Egyptian food surrounded by a great oriental atmosphere.
Try the famous Water pipe "Shisha" with its many flavors.
Ristorante Tuscany:
With its menu of heavenly homemade pasta dishes and other Italian specialties "Ristorante Tuscany" is the place to enjoy a great Italian Lunch or Dinner.
JW's Steakhouse:
On the ground floor, you can enjoy a real American steak and baked potatoes. JW serves top quality imported steaks.
Torii:
One of Cairo's few Japanese restaurants, "Torii" is open for lunch and dinner offering the best of Japanese sushi, sashimi and other specialties such as the famous Japanese noodles.
Amenities
Marriott hotel offers the best and most royal amenities and services to satisfy the needs of all its discerning guests assuring a great experience.
Hotel amenities include:
24 hour room service
Daily Housekeeping
Laundry service
Ice machines on all guest floors 
Valet dry cleaning
Concierge desk
Safe deposit boxes, front desk
Babysitting
High speed internet access
Foreign exchange
Limousine service
Air line reservation desk
Car rental desk
Bookstore
Beauty shop
Drugstore
Florist
Parking areas
Two accessible rooms for the handicapped
With a wide array of activities, recreational and fitness facilities the Cairo Marriott hotel offers the best amenities for all its guests.
You can relax in the superb Outdoor Pool surrounded by the great Marriott gardens or unwind and forget all your worries in the Hot tub, Jacuzzi, or Sauna. Children Pool is available as well.
You can also take some time out in the spacious Health Club "Splash", thats equipped with the best fitness equipment. Three Tennis Courts are available in the middle of the beautiful garden
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