Regency Pyramids Hotel

Friendly and warm welcoming, beautiful view of pyramids from our balcony and swimming pool, food was delicious and very cheap. I'd like to extend my heartfelt thanks and praise to Naser Dwidar for making our trip to Egypt truly unforgettable. He went above and beyond to ensure our experience was fulfilled, brilliant, and worth returning to. Naser is a very friendly and reliable person with a warm and welcoming nature. The tours he provided were exceptional, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment. What impressed us most was his attentiveness – he would often check in with us during the tours to ensure everything was okay and if we needed anything. I highly recommend Naser Dwidar for his outstanding service, which was undoubtedly the highlight of our trip to Cairo. His dedication and kindness made our experience truly special, and we're grateful for his hospitality.

The hotel is not a carbon copy of every other tourist hotel; the lobby is chock full of ancient Egyptian bric-a-brac, and the rooms have similar but lower-key touches. The view of the pyramids from the pool terrace, breakfast room and some rooms is exquisite - if you're staying for more than two days, paying for a view room is worth it since you'll probably spend some tiem on the balcony or looking out the window. The lobby features a convenience store, a bar, a souvenir shop, a jewelry store and a clothing store. The attached buffet-style restaurant is a solid way to sample Egyptian cuisine but is also a reliable place for lunch or dinner. The hotel faces an event venue that features wedding on most nights. It's fun to watch the guests and bride and groom, and things seem to wrap up before midnight. Not all staff members speak fluent English, but those who don't quickly get hold of another member who does, sometimes by phone. The standout member of the staff is Mohamed Abdo. He arranges tours, drivers, special needs at the hotel and general advice. He absolutely made our trip. He seems always to be working and yet always cheerful. He is certainly endowed with that famous Egyptian quality of a constant mild ribbing. This is a great choice above all for the pyramids view, Mohamed and access to the bar.

Fabulous location with a view of the pyramids. Breakfast and dinner were buffet style. Not great but perfectly acceptable and very good value at less than £10 per person and eat as much as you like; soup, salad, meat, vegetables and multi-choice desserts. Mohamed the reservations manager was fantastic, he organised all of our trips with private drivers and was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooftop pool was great although not heated and there was a spa area in the basement at an extra charge. The room was very comfortable with a large balcony and pyramid view.

The view

This hotel has the most amazing view of the pyramids. We went to sleep and woke up with a view of the pyramids from our room. The foyer was a "wow" dressed up with a lot of Egyptian seating, statues and memorabilia copies. Breakfast was served on the roof looking at the pyramids and was sufficient. The room and balconies were clean and large sized and we loved sitting on the balcony gazing at the pyramids. Big pool for teenagers and adults and a smaller shallow pool for small children on the roof. Really lovely cafe serving great meals in the same complex.