Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel
Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel
4-star hotel in Giza with direct views of the pyramids, spa, outdoor pool and three partner restaurants, 10 minutes from the Giza Plateau.
Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx occupies a rare position: a few minutes' drive from the Giza Plateau, with direct views of the pyramids from its gardens, pool and terraces. This 4-star establishment caters to travellers who want to stay as close as possible to the archaeological site while enjoying the services of an international hotel.
Why stay here
The central draw is location. From the property, the panorama of the Giza pyramids is unobstructed, making it a natural base for those dedicating one or two days to the plateau, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The hotel combines this advantage with a spa, outdoor pool, three partner restaurants and an English-speaking team (Arabic, English, French, Spanish, German), useful for arranging visits and transfers on site.
Atmosphere
The tone is that of a major international hotel rooted in its Egyptian setting: classic furnishings, palm gardens, terraces facing west to catch the evening light on the pyramids. The outdoor pool and its snack bar are the hub of daytime activity; common areas are tranquil, scaled for couples, families or business stays. Reception staff available 24/7, with security and video surveillance of entrances.
Rooms
Rooms feature the comfort expected at this standard: air conditioning, satellite television, Wi-Fi, safe, quality bedding and soundproofing. Some units have a lounge area. All rooms are non-smoking. Breakfast is included in your reservation.
Services
- Spa with hammam, hot tubs and treatment cabins
- Fitness room open 24/7
- Outdoor pool and adjoining snack bar
- Table tennis and billiards rooms
- Concierge, room service, laundry, babysitting, baggage storage
- Three partner restaurants: Alexandria Coffee Shop, Romeo & Juliet, Pyramid Cafe
- ATMs on site; Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted
- Wheelchair accessibility with adapted facilities
- Free secure parking; valet service available for a fee
- Airport shuttle service on request
Location
Address: 1 Alexandria Desert Road, Haram, Giza, 12 556. The hotel is approximately 12 km from central Cairo and 29 km from the international airport; allow 45 minutes to over an hour from the airport depending on traffic, which is often heavy. Taxi or private car remain the most convenient options for reaching the property.
Distances to major sites:
- Giza Pyramids: approximately 10 minutes' drive
- Great Sphinx and pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure: approximately 15 minutes
- Grand Egyptian Museum: approximately 15 minutes
- Egyptian Museum Cairo (Tahrir): 25 to 30 minutes
- Citadel of Saladin: approximately 40 minutes
- Saqqara and Pyramid of Djoser: approximately 45 minutes
When to visit
Cairo and Giza are comfortably visited from October to April, with mild days and cool nights. November to February offer the best conditions for exploring the plateau, with temperatures remaining manageable midday. From June to August, heat frequently exceeds 35°C: visits concentrate on early mornings, and the hotel pool becomes particularly valuable in the afternoon.
Nearby
The hotel is a logical base for combining Giza with a wider itinerary across Égypte. To stay in the pyramid district, Marriott Mena House and Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa offer comparable positions. To extend into Upper Égypte, Iberotel Luxor covers the east bank of Luxor, while a Nile cruise with Historia the Boutique Hotel Nile Cruise or M/S Blue Shadow allows you to connect Luxor and Aswan.
Frequently asked questions
To incorporate this stay into a complete itinerary between Cairo, Luxor and the Nile Valley, consult our trips to Égypte.
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