Hi every one - can any one tell me how I can book the Mina Palace Hotel in Luxor. I have looked on the net and not found any thing yet Would be grateful for ideas Thanks
Posted by Shushi (Member # 2417) on :
Hi, I think you are getting your names mixed up. The Mena House Oberoi is in Cairo (next to the Pyramids). In Luxor there is a hotel called The Winter Palace - I think that is what you are looking for. If it is the Winter Palace, then you can choose to stay in the very expensive "Old" part which was the former winter palace of King Farouk, or in the "New" annexe - both share the same amenities. I hope this helps.
Good luck.
Posted by Kenzie (Member # 3519) on :
Mina Palace - Luxor
telephone: 002 095 2372074
Posted by mydream (Member # 4638) on :
Thanks Kenzie
Posted by Automatik (Member # 4457) on :
The Mina Palace may be in need of a little care and attention but it has the best views in Luxor.
Posted by mydream (Member # 4638) on :
Thanks Luxorlover. I am sure it will do well for a brief visit. I did send you an email about the booking of Mina Palace but I guess you were away as it was returned after 4 days. Do they speak English there does any one know? I guess so. I have a niggling fear that we will arrive and they will be unable to find the booking! Thanks again
Posted by Automatik (Member # 4457) on :
Sorry that you got no reply from me - I have been in Cairo before travelling back to England for a few weeks.
The receptionist has poor English but the Manager's English is excellent. You should have no trouble booking there.
Posted by mydream (Member # 4638) on :
Oh great - thanks Luxorlover My system returns all mails to me that have not been opened within 4 days - such a pain Hope you have a good trip. If you are any where near Gloucestershire while in UK - we could met up for a drink/meal.
Posted by Automatik (Member # 4457) on :
I won't be near Glous but I shall be going shopping in London one day. We could perhaps meet them if you fancy a day out. Ayishia and Gege - how about joining us.
Posted by mydream (Member # 4638) on :
Sounds great any ideas on dates yet?
Posted by wise_woman (Member # 444) on :
I got a flight only to Luxor a few years ago and simply got taxi from airport and turned up at Mina Palace in Luxor unannounced and they had vacancies.
I dont like those old style elevators so took the stairs up to my room on 3rd floor.
I remember there were lots of military persons in hotel lobby and on staircase. Made me wonder if they were on a major skive there or doing something top secret.
I was one of about 10 western tourists staying there at the time. They didnt have any rooms with 2 balconies - one overlooking Luxor Temple and one facing the River Nile. I think those rooms end in number 6.
At the time a double room (just for me) was LE60. I think.
It was a basic, clean, economy hotel and I encounterd my first cockroach.
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Posted by Automatik (Member # 4457) on :
Not yet - but we will work something out. Ayisha is in Luxor from tomorrow but she will be back soon. I think that GeGE is in Cairo.
Posted by mydream (Member # 4638) on :
Thanks wisewoman for your info - greatly appreciated!
Posted by Automatik (Member # 4457) on :
406 - is the top floor corner room and as far as the view goes it is the best room in the hotel. 306, just below it is OK too,
Luxor is very busy at the moment and several hotels are fully booked up, so phone first to make sure of the room if you can. If not, don't worry as there are plenty of other reasonably prices hotelss around.
Have a wonderful holiday. I wish I was there to see you.
[This message has been edited by Luxorlover (edited 29 September 2004).]
Posted by mydream (Member # 4638) on :
Thanks Luxorlover - hope to meet up in London first! We are going over the Christmas period - I recommend it to any one!
Posted by Automatik (Member # 4457) on :
Mydream - if you are not going to Luxor until Christmas then, if you have any problems, I can make the booking at the Mina Palace for you when I get back there.
Posted by mydream (Member # 4638) on :
You are an absolute treasure! Thank you Luxorlover - You don't know how much I appreciate that offer at this moment in time - having a bad week and especially bad day! A real tonic!
Posted by Automatik (Member # 4457) on :
just let me know the dates. You have my e-mail address. I shall be back there in a month and that is in plenty of time to make the booking.
Posted by mydream (Member # 4638) on :
Thanks again LL Will contact when flights and our wanderings have been sorted!