Gawharet Al Ahram Hotel

This hotel sits on Al Haram Street in Giza, the busy avenue that leads toward the Pyramids plateau. Cairo University, Giza Zoo and First Mall are all a short drive away, and the street outside has shops, banks and cash machines. The building has about 100 rooms and suites over eight floors. Rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with a satellite TV, a minibar, a phone and a work desk. Bathrooms are private. Some rooms sleep three, and family suites are on offer. Meals are served in an à la carte restaurant, and breakfast is a buffet. The wellness area has an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna and a steam room, plus a spa for massages. The hotel also has banquet and meeting halls, which suit small events. It works well for sightseers, families and business visitors who want a simple base near the Giza landmarks.