RENAISSANCE CAIRO MIRAGE CITY HOTEL FACT SHEET LOCATION Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel is located in New Cairo, Cairo’s new strategic business and entertainment center featuring new shopping malls, sports clubs, restaurants and cafés with many more still opening. Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel conveniently located just 10 minutes away from Cairo International Airport and the business center of the impressive Heliopolis district and few minutes from Cairo International Convention Center. Renaissance location helps easily accessing Cairo’s historic attractions, downtown and Maadi areas in less than 20 minutes. Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel is a part of the 400 acre Mirage City development including JW Marriott Cairo Hotel and its facilities; Mandara Spa, swimming pools, a themed water park, "The Beach", three tennis courts, extensive Fitness Zone facility, Kids’ Club. In addition to the on site Mirage City Golf Club a 27 hole championship course. ADDRESS Egypt. Ring Road, Mirage City, P.O. Box 427, 11757, Heliopolis, Cairo, CONTACT DETAILS Tel +2(02) 2406 3333 Fax +2(02) 2448 4444 Website renaissancecairo.com OPENING DATE 2012 MANAGEMENT Marriott International Hotels Inc. OWNERSHIP Golf Hotels Company.
GENERAL MANAGER Mr. Magdy Naguib. INTERIOR DESIGNER Richmond International. ACCOMMODATION The Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel contains 333 rooms with a superb sight overlooking either the luxurious Mirage City or the swimming pool and is the first Renaissance Brand Hotel in Cairo. Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel’s spacious rooms have different varieties; The standard rooms, large suites, two bedroom suites, VIP suites and cabanas with the availability of connecting rooms, rooms with special needs and rooms for wheelchair access. The Renaissance Cairo Mirage Hotel offers distinctive king size beds, two twin beds and optional extra roll in beds or a baby cribs if needed. GUEST ROOM FEATURES • Coffee/tea in room. • High-­‐speed internet access and a spacious work desk. • Hair dryer. • Iron and ironing board. • Minibar. • Separate shower cabinet. • Soaking bathtub. • Cable/satellite LCD TV. • In-­‐room safe. • International telephone. GUEST SERVICES • Full service business center. • Room service. • Safe-­‐deposit boxes, front desk. • Shoeshine. • Gift shop. • Parking spaces. FITNESS AND RECREATION The Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel’s health center has a fully equipped exercise room with the free weights and treadmills/cross trainers and cardiovascular equipment along with the outdoor heated swimming pool for swimming and relaxing and the kids’ pool. GOLF Designed by European architect, Peter Harradine, the 18-­‐hole championship course and the 9-­‐
hole executive course offered by Mirage City Golf Club guarantee golfers of all skill levels an unparalleled experience. The desert that once has been overlooking the newly built ring road headed to the promising New Cairo city is now long forgotten and replaced by vast green spaces, lakes, water streams and waterfalls giving the golf course a challenging edge over most courses in the region. The Mirage City Golf Club also offers a full golf academy, qualified PGA professionals and golf lessons. CONFERENCE AND BANQUETING FACILITIES The Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel has a total of 1189 square meters (sqm) of banqueting space. Divided to four main areas; the 693 sqm Baron ballroom, dividable into 3 spaces, the Mirage 1&2 and Heliopolis 1&2 meeting rooms with 72 sqm each or combined into two meeting rooms with 144 sqm each. Also available are the Fostat and Korba boardrooms with 68 sqm each, the Degla ballroom and the Mokattam ballroom, which are 45 sqm each. Room Dimensions Total Area Baron 15m x 45m 675 sqm Baron 1 15m x 16.5m 247.5 sqm Baron 2 15m x 16.5m 180 sqm Baron 3 15m x 12m 247.5 sqm Mirage 8.5m x 17m 144 sqm Mirage 1 8.5m x 8.5m 72 sqm Mirage 2 8.5m x 8.5m 72 sqm Mokattam 8.5m x 17m 144 sqm Mokattam 1 8.5m x 8.5m 72 sqm Mokattam 2 8.5m x 8.5m 72 sqm Fostat Board Room 8.25m x 8.25m 68 sqm Korba Board Room 8.25m x 8.25m 68 sqm Degla 9.10m x 4.5m 45 sqm Heliopolis 9.10m x 4.5m
45 sqm RESTAURANTS & BARS CITRON: All day dining Elegant casual in its approach with a contemporary design influenced from Arabic and Mediterranean countries, which is reflected in the menu. CHINOIX: Chinese cuisine Chinese culinary art delivers one of the world's best cuisines. Our specialties include Beijing duck and Dim Sum. VINTAGE: Chinese Restaurant Bar & Lounge Vintage Bar & Lounge is an intimate and informal meeting place, highlighted by a spectacular view overlooking our relaxing pool that will make you want to linger for hours. Here, you can indulge in premium brand drinks with a full selection of alcoholic and non-­‐alcoholic cocktails, as well as fresh juice blends. A limited food menu is offered, which is available if you get the urge for some between-­‐meal snacking or informal dining. BLU: Pool Bar Light snacks al fresco, homemade lemonades and ice teas during the daytime. FLUTE: Lobby Lounge The perfect meeting point to start your discovery or hold a small business meeting in a vibrant atmosphere.
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS A variety of sightseeing programs are available through our Navigators at the hotel. Programs include: Morning Area Attractions and Points of Interest: The Egyptian Museum Operating Hours: from 10.00 am till 6.00 pm Location: Tahrir Square Discover the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities and the spectacular Tutankhamun treasures. Pyramids and Sphinx Delve into the famous Egyptian Landmarks amongst the Seven Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx have fascinated people for centuries. The Citadel Operating Hours: from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm Explore amazing medieval architecture at The Cairo Citadel, situated on a spur of Muqattam Hills and dominating Cairo’s skyline for almost 700 years. Khan El Khalili Operating Hours: from 10:00 am till late evening. Enjoy a breathtaking waltz through ancient history at one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike, dating back to the late 14th century. The market is famous for clothing, spices, traditional jewelry and perfumes. Memphis and Sakkara Memphis was the capital city of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom 5,000 years ago during the First Dynasty. Sakkara is one of the most extensive archaeological sites in Egypt and is best known as the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Old Cairo Coptic Museum Discover the largest collection of Coptic artifacts located behind the walls of the famous Roman fortress of Babylon. The Hanging Church The Hanging Church is considered the oldest church in the area of Old Cairo. It is known as “The Hanging” because it was built on the ruins of two old towers that remained from an old fortress called the Fortress of Babylon and it was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana. Ben Ezra Synagogue Situated behind the Hanging Church in the center of Cairo. An old copy of the Old Testament was discovered there, in addition to thousands of original documents from the Middle Age. Amr Bin El Aas Mosque Discover the first and oldest mosque in Egypt and Africa. Sunset Evening Area Attractions and Points of Interest Cairo by Night & Felucca Trip Feel the magic of the city that never sleeps. Pay a visit to a traditional coffee house, enjoy a shisha or experience an incredibly relaxing Felucca trip along the Nile. Cairo Tower Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Cairo’s skyline from the landmark that rises above the horizon. Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids Enjoy an enchanting experience at the colossal Pyramids of Giza where history comes to life every evening in a 45-­‐minute show conducted in English, French, German and Arabic. The Grand Opera House A grand complex accommodating several galleries and concert halls. Listening to Arabic music under the stars, in the outdoor theater, is an enchanting experience that should not to be missed. Airport Access Cairo International Airport hosts many international airlines, providing flights to many cities all around the globe and is only 10 minutes away. Airport Transportation The hotel has a luxurious fleet of limousine cars for airport transportation or private hire. Airport transfers are available at a charge with a maximum of four persons per vehicle. Larger vehicles are available for families and groups.
Shuttle Service to the City
The hotel offers a complimentary courtesy bus service to City Stars Mall on a daily scheduled basis. Weather
The best season is from October through May when the temperature in Cairo is comfortable during daytime, and cool or even cold at night. During the summer months, Cairo is hot and dry. Average temperatures range from:
Month Cairo Weather January 45/67 F 7/19 C March 55/79 F 13/26 C May 65/95 F 18/35 C July 73/99 F 23/37 C September 70/95 F 21/35 C November 55/80 F 13/27 C Currency
The local currency is the Egyptian pound (LE). 1 LE = 100 piasters. Banks are opened in major hotels for 24 hours. Credit cards are widely used in major hotels & restaurants. Charges will be in Egyptian pounds. The exchange rate floats and changes daily. Guests can check the current rate on-­‐line at http://money.cnn.com/markets/currencies/. You do not need to change money prior to arrival as most currencies are accepted, especially US dollars.
Voltage
220 volts, 50 cycles AC
Immigration
Visas are required for all nationalities. Many country's citizens can obtain one upon entry, however, citizens of some countries are required to obtain their visa from a consulate before arriving. Although most airlines can advise whether one is required for entry prior to arrival, it is best to check with the closest Egyptian consulate or Embassy to be certain.
Time Zone GMT+2