Le Méridien Cairo Airport [Master Thread]
Oct 5, 2013, 9:27 pm
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Le Méridien Cairo Airport [Master Thread]
New Le Meridien hotel scheduled to open on December 1, 2013.
SPG award category 3 is totally out of whack with reality (read ADR's/RevPAR) as is the case with many hotels.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeri...ropertyID=3265
SPG award category 3 is totally out of whack with reality (read ADR's/RevPAR) as is the case with many hotels.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeri...ropertyID=3265
Oct 6, 2013, 7:01 am
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I was there in both July and August (I stayed at the Le Meridien Heliopolis) and the building exterior and the bridge linking it to the terminal seem complete. However, due to the situation in the country, it may not make sense to staff and open it any time in the near future.
Nov 10, 2013, 3:48 am
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We were looking to book a room for day use mid December. The website says opening 1 December, but live chat with SPG Platinum said they are not accepting reservations until 1 January 2014.
When I asked why I was told they usually only open the hotel for tours for operators and travel agents.
I was quite dumfounded by this response. Why not just change the opening date?
When I asked why I was told they usually only open the hotel for tours for operators and travel agents.
I was quite dumfounded by this response. Why not just change the opening date?
Nov 10, 2013, 2:14 pm
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I suppose you want redemption ?
I booked (April) from their webpage and there seems to be availability for December as well for normal booking.
The opening day has been delayed 2-3 times (from Oct to Nov, now Dec) but this is the 1st time they allowed booking.
By the way, I booked a fare "Le Meridien Break" the 1st day they opened booking (yes...I was watching like a hawk). I have absolutely no idea why, but it was dirt cheap (half off today's price)
I booked (April) from their webpage and there seems to be availability for December as well for normal booking.
The opening day has been delayed 2-3 times (from Oct to Nov, now Dec) but this is the 1st time they allowed booking.
By the way, I booked a fare "Le Meridien Break" the 1st day they opened booking (yes...I was watching like a hawk). I have absolutely no idea why, but it was dirt cheap (half off today's price)
Last edited by jousis; Nov 10, 2013 at 2:22 pm
Jan 30, 2014, 12:34 pm
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Jan 30, 2014, 1:34 pm
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Apr 8, 2014, 5:30 am
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Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Just completed a short 1-night stay here.
When passing customs control in T3, turn left in the arrival hall and just follow the signs for "Le Meridien". Via lift or escalator you reach the air-conditioned walkway connecting the terminal and the hotel. You pass security check and take the elevator (you are on level 3) down to ground level where the lobby is.
Hotel is really beautiful, with friendly staff. I was upgraded to a suite on level 5 which is the club level. Suite was beautiful, lots of space with a nice bathroom.
Club lounge is on level 5, not a very big lounge but comfortable. Snacks in the evening were really delicious.
When passing customs control in T3, turn left in the arrival hall and just follow the signs for "Le Meridien". Via lift or escalator you reach the air-conditioned walkway connecting the terminal and the hotel. You pass security check and take the elevator (you are on level 3) down to ground level where the lobby is.
Hotel is really beautiful, with friendly staff. I was upgraded to a suite on level 5 which is the club level. Suite was beautiful, lots of space with a nice bathroom.
Club lounge is on level 5, not a very big lounge but comfortable. Snacks in the evening were really delicious.