A platter of delicious sweets greeted us, compliments of management. [Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]

A tree-lined road was also laid for the Empress to the Pyramids. [Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]t>

Empress Eugenie in Cairo

Empress Eugenie was guest of honour at the opening of the Suez in 1869. [Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]

Empress Eugenie with Emperor Franz Josef to her right. [Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]

It was built for Empress Eugenie of France, wife of Napoleon III. [Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]

Our visit to Cairo began with a stay at the Cairo Marriott.

Saraya Cafe - Marriott Hotel - Cairo

Shot of the lounge bar. [Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]

The hotel is 20 storeys high and has some 1200 rooms. [Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]

The hotel was fashioned after Spain's Alhambra.[Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]

The hotel was originally built as a palace. [Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]

The palace was one of the extravagant projects for the Suez opening. [Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]

View of the Nile from our hotel room. [Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]

[Marriott Hotel - Cairo - Egypt]