Now that I've posted one question, this is kind of addictive...gotta post more.
I'm torn between two hotels and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I'm on a budget so I'm looking for a slightly inexpensive place to stay, that's clean, and within easy distance of a lot of the tourist attractions.
I was hoping someone could give me some insight on the Longchamps Hotel or Garden City House Hotel. I know about the prices but was wondering if anyone had stayed there and could give me more info on their own experiences.
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I'm a big fan of the Longchamps. I think they are more expensive though than the Garden City one, aren't they? I know Heba just raised her prices too at the end of May.
But, it is really a nice hotel in a great area. Zamalek is quiet, clean, and green. The hotel is exactly the same. Heba is an Egyptian/German woman and runs the hotel very efficiently. I highly recommend it.
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Though to be fair, the Garden City House is in a better location for getting around on foot.
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Thanks so much for all your responses. I do realize the price discrepancy with Longchamps vs Garden City. But those were my two favourite choices. And honestly, Longchamps is competitively priced, and sounds like it's got a great atmosphere as well. Thank you for the link, Debbie.
Hmm, as for Garden City...I guess I will take a pass at it. The only reason why it sounded like a nice place was because of it's proximity to everything. And since I'm a little intimidated by the taxi situation in Cairo...I had planned on doing some site seeing on foot at first.
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I can't comment on the other hotel - but the Garden City Hotel. Well I didn't notice anything about it being a brothel. I stayed there the 1 night before I married in Cairo. It was OK I guess but VERY cheap and cheerful without the cheerful. But for a guy needing just a bed for the night, it's OK - but if you can afford just a few pounds (LE) more, try to go upmarket just a little bit. I would recommend taking your own towels, as the hotel ones are dire; and if you ahve a shower, there will be no hot water left for anything else - like washing any socks - for about 3 hours. The shower is pretty short, too. Hope you have a good time.
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