Old hotels speak with words that time forgot, where cracks line the ceilings and furniture groans and creaks. There is a sweet smell of nostalgia that decorates the halls, where feet yearn to return to a place that feels like home. In a country where culture lives in every corner, Egypt’s oldest hotels bear witness to the years of changing history – housing visitors from all around the world. The Shepheard’s Hotel, located near Garden City, was one of oldest hotels established in Egypt. Founded in 1841 by Englishman Samuel Shepheard under the name Hotel des Anglais (English Hotel), it was destroyed during the infamous Cairo fire in 1952. It was later rebuilt in 1957, but the standing relic of Egypt’s past remains closed to the public for renovation purposes. Although many of Egypt’s historically rich hotels have undergone renovations, the flare of the past remains intact within their walls – from their colorful carpets, to their lavish gardens and terraces, granite pillars, and long-hanging chandeliers, here are some of Egypt’s famous hotels that are still around to tell tales. Marriott Mena House, Cairo Located near Giza Pyramids, the Marriott…
