Barcelo Cairo Pyramids - Giza

good hotel to stay in with good price. and cool stuff

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I was very surprised at the high quality and amenities with free wifi and business center at my disposal, atm machine, at such a reasonable price. The service excellent, the people very friendly and professional, The hotel taxi manager, Abdul and the driver Mimi and I are friends for life! They were very trustworthy and thorough. Well located for the […] pyramids at Giza and a short drive to Cairo. I love the Egyptian people. There is a dignity and openness that I found very endearing. I was there 8 days during the Tahrir Square demonstrations and as a single woman alone was not afraid (a great guide /driver helped). Great food in the main restaurant, reasonably priced, a fine breakfast buffet with a caraf of coffee in my table! The 8th floor pool area was a wonderful place to relax though unfortunately not heated. The room with king size bed was quiet , 4 English channels, great movie channel. You couldn't see the Pyramids due to fog and pollution but not a real draw back. Because the streets are littered with garbage and the traffic and honking is constant one might believe there is a lot of danger. It is just another culture and I got to understand that quickly and accepted it all. But I highly recommend hiring the driver. It makes it all doable and easy. Tipping outside the hotel can be very expensive if you haven't budgeted for it but for what you are getting is is actually a very good deal. Read more

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Great hotel location to the pyramids at a reasonable price..very clean and helpful staff

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It was a clean hotel with a nice atmosphere. After a long tiring day in cairo it was nice to get back to this homy nice hotel. We had a problem with the reservation but that was expedia mistake not the hotel whereby we had the reservation without breakfast so i cannot comment on the food there. But in general yes i do recomment this hotel and i will […] stay there again. Read more

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Hi, It's an overall good, clean & comfort hotel, the only problem I experienced & made a big problem for me is the crowded loud busy street it overlooks as I'm very light sleeper. I do recommend this very good hotel to anyone else if the noise isn't a problem.

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the hotel is clean.they have taxi service and tour service.great selection on the breakfast.great location to walk around town and close to the pyramids.custemer service is great everyone was friendly.

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Once you get to the hotel, it is a good location to see the pyramids. It costs about 25USD to get to Giza from the airport. The restaurants at the hotel are solid, but breakfast is really good. The prices of the tourist agent in the hotel seem fairly reasonable. Easy to get a driver and go around Cairo or Giza. Do not book this hotel if you are looking […] to fall asleep looking at the pyramids. You can see them if you're in the perfect location in the restaurant or the pool deck. Really friendly people. Neighborhood was sketchy and the hotel will tell you not to leave the hotel. Which is good advice. Read more

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It is a beautiful hotel (from the inside, at least) and the prices are good value for what you get (very comfortable room and nice environment). However, the service isn't that great. Particularly, avoid the shady tourist trap selling trips to the pyramids. They are most likely to milk you as much as possible as they tried to do it with me. They sell […] the trip at a reasonable price then they almost blackmail you into spending several times the original amount in a very upsetting way...While my stay at the hotel was pleasant the trip I bought turned out to be a nightmare... Read more

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The location is good, along the Pyramids Road - not in the heart of downtown but an easy taxi ride away, and quieter, with heaps of fastfood (McDonalds, Pizza Hut and more, along with Egyptian chains) and regular restaurants nearby. You can walk either to the Metro at Giza Square (about a mile and a half) or to the Pyramids (maybe 2 and a half miles) […] - there is usually a sidewalk and the terrain is pretty flat except just before the entrance to the Pyramids. The breakfast buffet which was included in my rate was very acceptable, virtually identical to what I got at my much more pricey hotel in Luxor. The wifi was included in my rate and was good enough, worked in the room. I was upgraded to a junior suite which was sweet :-) The lobby cafe serves beer for about $6 for a large Stella (not Artois, it's the local Egyptian brand). I had a club sandwich which was acceptable but relatively pricey at ~$8. There is a rooftop pool which is unheated so I didn't use it in my January stay. There's a bar there as well which was closed when I peeked in. Read more

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Hotel is OK...everything working, hot water, compfortable room. Some of the staff are trying to be friendy but overall the staff are not very warm. The location is not very good, right on the main busy street with a lack of food and cafe's. The hotel does not serve good coffee....and finding one near by is difficult. I would look for a different hotel […] in Cairo. Read more

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GOOD LOCATION, CLEAN ROOMS...THE LOCATION IS ACCEPTABLE

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the hotel was ok till I got a thift twice at my room that was disappointed and when I complain to the manager he just said sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) so I dont recommend this hotel to anyone.who wants to enjoy his trip.

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The staff was very friendly and cooperative when asking around places near by. The location, is not the nearest to the pyramids, but its in a 10 min cab ride away. The room was spacious and I really appreciated the fruit basket included. For the price I don't regret staying at the hotel, besides its a Barcelo after all.

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We were safe and secure in the hotel, but did not venture out at night. First room had a noisy dog barking, and the management allowed us to change rooms.

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Unfortunately, this hotel was not the safest with regards to my personal valuables. The location is convenient and most of the people do try to make your stay comfortable. However, please keep all valuables with your person at all times and do not keep any in the guest rooms.

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EVERY THING IS EXCELLENT ,BUT AS FOUR STAR HOTEL THEY DID NOT KEEP GLASSES IN ROOM , AND WHEN WE ASK FOR THAT THEY CHARGE COVER CHARGES TO PROVIDE NORMAL GLASSES.

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From the moment of my check-in sat22 oct 11am i felt like at home. People in the lobby genuinely cared for me and did everything To make my stay pleasant. Not to mention the breakfast was awesome and the room was very clean and spacious. I liked it so much that upon my return to cairo from luxor i stayed again! The only thing i didnt like was the overpriced […] taxi service they have but i took my taxis outside the hotel and payed 5 times less:( . I will come again! Read more

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There was hair in the bathroom. No window view but the side of another building which is like 3 meters away. I was not able to let my friend come to my room to be able to use my laptop to book his flight! they said It is not allowed in muslims a country like Egypt althought they are already serving alcohol drink! PARADOX?

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Outstanding value. Attention to detail. Unless you are taking a tour bus to the sights, plan to leave around 07:00. (I like to head out by 5 and watch the place wake up. This is Cairo). The 8th floor pool is a must. A one min walk to the right and around the corner will get you to a coffee shop, a wicked bakery, and a hole in the wall street food place […] that makes the kindest potato chips on the spot! Five mins to the left is a pastery shop that will make your eyes bug out. You can buy all the sweets you can eat for two days for the price of a kiddy burger. I was in Cairo for a week and I made the Barcelo my second stop for three days. The first four were just a little N.E. of "T" Square which was an easy ride from the AP. If you try to get to the Barcelo from the AP between 6am and 10pm, well lets just say that the 2~3 hours in Cairo trafic will feel like about 5~7 hours and your day will be shot. I took the metro from Ataba to Giza Station, and walked to the Barcelo all in about 2 hours. My taxi ride to the AP at 5am took all of 20 min. The hotel has everything you could want, served on polished alabaster. (But you won't see Cairo from a hotel window or sitting on a tour bus) Read more

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I've traveled to Egypt to visit my friend. You should read about Egypt before making decision: you can see more donkeys on their streets that anywhere in the World (I think) and some crowded small streets might smell bad. However, country is beautiful and it really depends on how much you learn before you travel there. Learn all tricks first; never […] accept anything for free (example: souvenir in pyramids area) - there is nothing for free in this World. Someone will charge you soon or later. Always ask for price first - do not accept "pay as much as you want"; even for simple photo with camel - ask price first! Not sure how they make food but it is tasty. I've spent 7 nights in this hotel. The room was nice and clean expect floor - they've forgotten to vacuum (clean) it. If you need them to clean the room make sure that you leave an appropriate sign on the door; same is for linen - sign on the bed. Keep in mind that their cleaning personnel work up to 5PM (main crew). I had to talk to reception regarding the floor (carpet supposed to be vacuum cleaned); their manager heard my compliant. They took immediate action and apologized couple times. As I felt some pain in stomach (water; weather...) they offered to find doctor for me. They were later checking on me so I felt even shy! Personnel: nice and kind Food: tasted only vegetable soup in hotel - it was good Free internet (talk to reception for activation) They've security guards and scanner at entrance (like at airport) Read more

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We stayed seven days at the Barcelo. We don't spend a lot of time in our hotel, but the time we were there was very nice. The staff was exceptionally friendly and receptive. I read a comment about trying to get an adapter, we bring our own, but there is one build in the hair dryer in the bathroom. The rooms were clean and quiet and everything worked […] fine. I swam every morning in the pool on the 8th floor and we sat out here at night after returning from the magnificent sights of Cairo and beyond. The neighborhood is fine, it's Egypt, the people are friendly and food is fantastic. Try to get checkered cabs and you won't have trouble with fares in taxis. I would go back to Egypt in a minute and stay at the Barcelo three hotels. Read more

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A good hotel, good location, staff friendly, I would go back

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Nice Hotel,- the rooms - more than 4 stars hotel. more outlets needed

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I'm very satisfied with the hotel, but if u r staying in this hotel purely for business, i would not recommend it since it is a bit far from downtown Cairo, and El Haram street is crowded, from 7 Am to 9 pm and Traffic is horrible!

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To go on my excursion was a hassle, I didn't understand how to call the number to check my departuire time and location super-dee duper pain. But, the girls at the front desk called and I took the RIDICULOUS dollar cab to the hotel of departure and had a great time. (This dollar cab does not completely stop for you to get in and out andddddddd the door […] never closes! Yea) Cairo is crazy, things never close, crossing the street is for true adrenaline junkies, good times! Read more

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Unless the price for this hotel is more than 30% less than downtown hotels, don't stay here. Instead pay a little more and stay closer to central Cairo. Any money you save on the room, you'll spend on transportation. This, even though Cairo taxies are cheep Hotel is modern and clean. Most service staff are helpful. Free Internet isn't really free. […] Internet unexpectidly died. Front desk said I'm only allowed three hours of free internet by order of the manager. I argued that free means free throughout the stay. After two hours of debating, the front desk person agreed to activate the internet for 48 hours, the duration of my stay. Hotel actively participates in the Cairo and Egypt extortion campaign. Within 10 mintues of checking in, the bellman was making me under-the-table offers for tour and transportation service. On checkout the hotel's official taxicab coordinator asked me whether I wanted the hotel to call me a cab or get one myself outside. He said the hotel's price is 130 Egyption Pounds. He winked as if to suggest "go outside, you'll get a better deal." So I did. Another guy from the hotel followed me outside and asked me quietly, "how much do you want to pay?" Clearly he knew that I'd offer something less than 130 Pounds. I offered 100 Pounds. He said "how about 110." I said "105." He said okay and stopped me a taxi. Remember, this was a hotel official. Read more

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I stayed in Barcelo during this past Christmas break. I booked the hotel because of the proximty to the Pyramids. After having breakfast in the hotel the first day, we vowed never to do it again. A simple egg sandwich took over 45 minutes to prepare! We had to cancel our order. It was also ridiculously overpriced, even by European/North American standards. […] The rooms were modern, clean, and comfortable. They were also suprisingly quiet given the street noise in front of the hotel. The hotel seems to be having a severe problem with plumbing. The hotel lobby consistently smelled like sewage. We also had a problem with our bathroom sink clogging, which was resolved promptly by the staff, but left a similar odor in our bathroom. We also had to ask numerous times for a iron to be brought to the room. Although it was relatively close to the pyramids, I would not stay at this hotel again! Read more

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When I arrived at the hotel I was given the "royal" treatment. Assistance with my bags, friendly, effiecient, and prompt service at the front desk, and the bellman offered to arrange a tour of the Giza Pyramids. The hotel is beautiful (however is in a disgusting neighborhood - garbage everywhere). I had some difficulty getting an adaptor for my plugs, […] but the bellman managed to get one from the front desk (after I asked them 4 times for one and they kept telling me to call housekeeping - who told me to call the front desk...). The food was pretty good in room service and average for the breakfast buffet. I was not impressed with the "taxi" service in the hotel. Although they were friendly and available for a "drop of a hat" drive - they overcharged by at least 30 Egyptian pounds to the airport and pretty muched "scammed" me on the "tour" to the Giza pyramids and Egyptian museam (they charged me 320 pounds for the car/driver). I could have taken a cab to both places for about 25 pounds each.... Barcelo Pyramids hotel is a wolf in sheeps clothing - be on your guard. It's a nice looking hotel, but I would have rather stayed in the city of Cairo near the Nile river. Read more

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Good Hotel in a commercial street, quite far from the centre but close to pyramids. Good rate for the quality.

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Good value for price and star rating. Very clean and new or recently renovated. Service friendly, but many staff have little experience and/or little professionalism. Some of the front desk / management a gruff and unhelpful. I was also charged for a local call when I asked the front desk to place a call to the airport because I had just checked out […] (after staying 6 nights), and then found out by email that my flight was canceled while I was in the lobby. Make sure to look at receipts before signing - had drinks on my room service bill that I never ordered. Also, restaurant and room service prices are exorbitant, with extra fees listed on the bill - service charge, tax, and perhaps something else. Better to go around corner to grab food and bring it back to the hotel. Read more

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I loved this hotel, because it was like an oasis away from crazy Cairo. I would personally give this hotel 4.5 stars, just from my own recent experience. From the lobby, to the food, to the outdoor bar, and to the pianist girl...who just happens to play piano during evenings in the lobby; I would have to say the whole Expedia package was great and cheap. […] I did not like Cairo as a city, but I did like the ancient Egyptian ruins and monuments....oh yes, and I liked the Barcelo Hotel as well. Read more

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Third world country. Third world manners.

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Very good hotel, just a bit far away from city center. The hotel staff was very courteous and friendly, the rooms were nice and clean and the beds were comfortable. The amenities in the hotel (especially the pool on 8th floor) and the gazebo around it were very nice. The food tasted good, and the wireless internet worked fine as well. Overall, a very […] good hotel if you want to stay away from city center, and great value for the money. They also offered private airport transfer service at an additional charge, and it was not a rip-off. Read more

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This hotel would be top notch if it oftered " Buffet" breakfast with cost instead you are surprized to get a bill for 100epounds before you even finish eating but I must say the breakfast was great!!!!!! So you can't be cheap and not pay for it must made omalett's of you choice and a lot of other things. I would love to stay here again and they are […] building a new addition!!!!!!! Read more

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The hotel was fine. Clean and well appointed, especially by Egyptian standards. However, my room didn't have a single window, which is unacceptable design considering the hotel is newly built. The service was good. The neighbourhood, not so much. Relatively close to the Giza Pyramids, but would have been smarter to stay in Dokki or another area worth […] venturing out into during the evenings. Read more

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The Barcelo Cairo Pyramids was agreat value for the money. The hotel was clean, comfortable and had good service. The location also was good in relation to the proximity to the Pyramids. However, tours did not pick-up from this hotel. I had to travel to a hotel in central Cairo to join a tour. Also, the Bacelo Cairo Pyramids is on a main, busy, noisy […] street and my room faced the street. And the neighborhood had limited restaurant options -- only fast food restaurnats. Still, I was very pleased with the hotel and the value and would recommend the Barcelo Cairo Pyramids without reservation. Read more

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it was the only hotel that was in the mid price range that was decent. the next best hotel was a fortune, the one under it was way too crusty. the hotel was nice but just not tha clean. but then again, the whole egypt was so dirty and gross. in looks and comfort it was nice, but any 2-3 start hotel in usa is cleaner. still best optionif you dont want […] to pay crazy prices for the really nice ones. also, no one spoke a good eglish which was frustrating. Read more

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nice hotel

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Nice n Clean hotel. Nice lobby. Welcome fruit basket given on arrival. Located in a busy street so lots of traffic n noise but room had sound proof windows. The breakfast was nice as we had a chef preparing eggs as per our choice n needs apart from lots of other things. Spa is OK. Females givin massage dont know english. You cant convey what you want. […] They also keep the massage room door wide open while giving you a massage. Internet had repeated disconnections but was OK as it was included in my tariff. The only problem was with the AC. It gave out WARM AIR. On complainin every night, i was told since it is winter season, the AC has been turned off & if you dont want warm air, turn off the AC so you will feel comfortable. Normally even in winter (10 deg C) in Cairo, if you turn on the AC at a given temperature, even if its very cold outside, the AC maintains room temperature which you have set, but these guys preferred to turn off the AC & it gave WARM AIR which definitely made me feel hot. One night, i had to actually turn off the AC & OPEN THE WINDOW to get a little comfortable sleep. Anyone needing a TAXI, would suggest a nice genuine and above all, HONEST man. His name is TALAAT. Always stationed outside the hotel. Even if you leave something in the taxi while shopping, it will all be in safe hands in his custody. SPEAKS ENGLISH VERY FLUENTLY thats a big plus. I will definitely go back if the AC problem gets resolved Read more

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Although it can be a bit disturbing with the cars honking almost overnight, it was a great spot, 10mins taxi from the pyramids. Some cab driver still think this site is still called 'The 3 pyramids' and are unaware of Barcelo,

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I had booked a luxurious junior suite, with garden view. The room I got was a suite alright, but there was NO windows with natural light in the room. The layout of the room was also very cramped. The sink and shower did not work properly and the it was very cold in the room, and no way of getting the heating to work. The room was also supposed to have […] free WiFi, which it did. But, the speed was 2kbps and it was the most unstable internet I have ever used. Read more

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I was pleased with this hotel even after I changed from a very expensive Cairo Marriott. Barcelo is well located on the very famous Al-Ahram boulevard, 10 minutes ride from the pyramids and 10 minutes from the Giza subway station. The members of the staff are very friendly, like elsewhere in Cairo, I was getting an extra bonus each time they noticed […] that I speak the language although I’m originally from Morocco. the hotel is quit clean. Unfortunately I didn’t have the chance to try their food because I had meals plans elsewhere, but the breakfast buffet looked really, really good. The downsides are: - There was no coffee in the rooms, at least in my room, or elsewhere, except if you want it get serviced. - The AC vent was noisy and was blowing directly to the bed. - My room didn’t have any window, I’m sure it’s not the case for the rest of the rooms. It didn’t bother me because I didn’t spend much time in my room anyway. - The door of my room was not closing properly, I had to pull hard on my way out. Eventhough, I listed few inconveniences with low importance, Barcelo Cairo Pyramids remains a very good place while you’re in Cairo. Read more

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I booked a delux room with two single bef when check in they gave me normal room without telling me no room available for delux room. i allergic to carpet immediately I brought the attention to front desk , they upgraded me but is a king size bed .. overall the hotel is up to my expectation .. staff excellent service , helpful . don't take the cab from […] hotel or cab beside hotel . walk 3 minute away to take a cab with meter .. Cairo is safe not to worry Read more

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staff very nice , food good, were able to get good drivers for day trips

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The hotel itself is 4 star but the location is scary. The hotel driver told us on the last day that the buildings behind are brothels. The airport transfer cars are old. I used the hotel tour desk and they dropped us off with the dodgiest people to do pyramids. I had asked the hotel how much pyramid tour would cost and he wouldnotgiveme an newer telling […] me I had to barter. I asked if the drivers could help do that and he said es but they disappeared as soon as they dropped us off. The tour people made me feel very unsafe. The hassled us constantly during the tour about giving more money even though we had given generous tips too. They rushed us t the pyramids and gave us very little information. I would recommend staying in five star hotel as they would deal with a professional company. We Stayed five star for rest of our trip in middle east and it was a totally different experience... Safer and professional with knowledgable guides organised. Otherwise... Stay at the hotel but organise transfers and tours with a outside professional company yourself. Breakfast was very good. Staff at the hotel were pleasant. Read more

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