The Marriott Mena House Hotel sits right next door to the main entrance to the pyramid plateau, with many rooms boasting direct views out to the pyramids themselves.Īnother one of Egypt's surviving grand dame hotels, Mena House's rambling lush gardens and interior of ornate chandeliers, arches, and wood paneling immediately transports you to days-gone-by grandeur. You can't get any nearer to the Giza Pyramids than this. Photo Source: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Research the best options with our list of the best resorts in Egypt. While some, located in the desert oases, are smaller, simpler, but still comfortable, hotels catering to adventurous travelers who want to explore Egypt's vast desert landscapes. Other resorts are thoroughly modern affairs, built to fit the needs of traveling families looking for a stress-free Egypt trip. Some of the feted hotels of Egypt's first tourism boom, which once played host to famous archaeologists, writers, and travelers, have now been transformed into luxury heritage hotel resorts. Some resorts are historic sights themselves. Whether you're in Egypt to visit the temples and tombs of the Pharaonic era, the rippling dunes of the country's vast desert regions, or to check out the Red Sea's diving, Egypt's resorts provide the softest landing in the country. We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )

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