13 Reasons to Spend Eid & Mother’s Day at the Cairo Marriott Hotel

As the final few days of Ramadan fade and Cairo begins to restlessly stir with the anticipation of Eid, the inevitable question arises: where to first? Ramadan offers its own type of revelry, but there’s a very distinct thrill about venturing out again to rediscover the flavours of the city beyond sambousak and basbousa - plus, this year, Eid coincides with Mother’s Day.Few places are as equipped to satiate this kind of culinary wanderlust than the Cairo Marriott Hotel. Home to an impressive and varied collection of restaurants and bars, the iconic palace offers something to suit all tastes - whether for a festive family Eid gathering or a thoughtful Mother’s Day treat.The journey into palace life begins with Omar Khayyam, the hotel’s main dining destination where guests and visitors alike gather for a breakfast, lunch or dinner. For a more continental start to the morning, you needn’t look further than The Lounge, where you can start your day with a royal French breakfast in an exquisite setting said to have been originally built for Empress Eugenie, while for those on the move, The Bakery offers a quick, artisanal coffee paired with sweet delights and signature homemade chocolates.
As the afternoon sun sets into the palace grounds, the Garden Promenade Café provides a sanctuary, offering a menu marked by international flair and Asian fusion. Nearby, Waves offers a refreshed selection of poolside savoury bites for a casual holiday feel, while Egyptian Nights remains the classic choice for a hearty, authentic oriental breakfast or casual dining in the lush, Instagram-able palace gardens.As evening approaches, the fun shifts toward something distinctly grand and sophisticated. For a dining experience steeped in history, the Saraya Gallery features international specialties with a French twist, while meat lovers are particularly spoiled for choice; the Eid weekend marks the grand reopening of Roy’s Smokehouse with a revamped menu of prime cuts smoked for over 12 hours, while the JW Steakhouse continues to master the art of the perfect gourmet beef cut. For a taste of the Mediterranean, Ristorante Tuscany brings the essence of Italy to the heart of Cairo with homemade pasta and antipasti.To round off the night, the hotel’s bars offer two very different, yet equally enticing, propositions. You can step into the cosy charm of Harry’s Pub for an authentic English experience, or travel back in time at The Billiard Bar, located in the original palace billiard room. Even the allure of a quiet night in one of the hotel’s rooms offers its own dining, with a unique in-room menu - which means Cairo Marriott Hotel is offering you 13 ways to celebrate the season. You might never leave.

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