Marriott Mena House, Cairo

A royal hunting lodge turned grand hotel since 1868, Marriott Mena House sits at the foot of the Great Pyramids of Giza, offering one of the most dramatic backdrops in world hospitality.

Amenities: spa, pool, fitness, restaurant, bar, concierge, room-service, wifi, parking, golf, horseback-riding

Nearby: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum