But the Mena House remains distinctly Egyptian. Set in mature, manicured, and colorful gardens and behind tall palm trees, the hotel looks as if it belongs in this place and has evolved into the landscape, much as the pyramids at Giza have done. Visitors often arrive at the hotel late at night and might not be aware that the pyramids are so close. They tower over the Mena House with their brightly lit faces dominating the night sky. The hotel today has 523 rooms, with a staff of 1,100 to look after the needs of about 1,000 guests.
Most guests spend a few days at the hotel, relaxing in the grounds and visiting nearby sights.
This means the hotel often serves up to 1,000 meals in just over an hour. But the hotel has plenty of experience with crowds, conferences, and meals in the desert. These tours often include the chance for visiting youngsters to meet Egyptian schoolchildren. The impressive facade and entrance to the hotel. The hotel offers a variety of excellent restaurants that satisfy almost any taste.