This hotel was poor in so many respects. Firstly when we arrived there was a difficulty with our booking. We had to undergo questioning from reservations staff, reception staff as wel as management before it was accepted that we were indeed booked into the hotel. This was the case even though we had confirmed our booking and phoned the hotel two days before our arrival.

The room we had can best be described as 70s chic, all we needed was a disco ball. Our patio door opened about a quarter of its width, which made access to the balcony difficult. This however was a blessing as the balcony overlooked the back of surrounding buildings. The balcony also contained, at no extra charge, a blue bucket which was being used to gather excess water dripping from a broken air conditioning system in a neighbouring room.

Our toilet did not flush either, although in fairness I can't blame the toilet. It was obviously depressed as it lived in a dank dark bathroom that required some major refurbishment.

Thankfully I only had to spend one night here before returning to Luxor. I would advise people to think carefully before choosing this hotel. It may say four stars on the door but I can guarantee you'll find more stars in an underground cave!!

3 of us brothers went for our honeymoon in Cairo for 8 days staying at the Pharaoh Egypt Hotel. We had an absolutely amazing time. We each stayed in a suite which consisted of a larger bedroom with a king size bed and a reception rooms with couches and the works. All rooms were air-conditioned and the view of the city was brilliant.

The food was really nice too. All types of breakfast's from continental to American to just tea and toast are readily available. Room service is swift and dinner is really nice too with a tasty variety.

However to top everything, I'm saying with the bottom of my heart, that the staff at this hotel, from the staff that greet you at reception with a glass of fresh juice, to the restaurant staff, porters and cleaners are absolutely the best with hearts of gold. They make you feel so at home and believe me, you actually miss them on the way back to the airport. They treat you like royalty and they never tut or frown. They have this policy about the customer always being right and they are the best.

The management stand up and offer you their seats to discuss tours. Oh yeah that's another thing. Hotel Public Relations sorted all out tours out at brilliant prices. Our whole week was sorted before we even got there.

Hotel location is bang in the middle of all the attractions and night walks in the lively city are the best.

Believe me, no matter what standard of hotel's you are used too and no matter how that compares to this hotel, the staff and the service will make this hotel one place to remember and one place you'll definetely miss. Mark my words. You can't go wrong. You're in safe hands.