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The Sofitel Le Sphinx is housed in a low-storey modern building with white façade and located within one kilometre of Egypt's most famous attractions, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The 274 guestrooms have contemporary wood panelling and modern stained glass art decoration; all include high-speed Internet connections, air conditioning, satellite television, bathrobes and minibars.
The hotel has a wide range of dining options, including Mediterranean, International and regional. Guests can also dine outside on a number of terraces which overlook the pyramids. Le Pyramide Bar is open till 1 AM serving drinks and a range of cocktails, while Le Mirage Discotheque allows guests to dance the night away. The hotel has a lagoon-style outdoor swimming pool and a paddling pool for kids, and guests can enjoy cooling drinks at the poolside Philae Bar during the day. For relaxation, there is a sauna, steam room and hot tub and massage and beauty treatments are available. The 24-hour front desk can assist with the storage of valuables in the safe-deposit box, while the concierge can offer advice on local sightseeing opportunities. There is a gift shop on site for those seeking postcards and souvenirs. The pyramids and Sphinx are the nearest and best known of the many attractions Cairo has to offer (one kilometre from the hotel). Visitors can also visit the Coptic churches, 10 kilometres away, or check out the many scents and spices of the Khan el Khalili Bazaar in the city centre 23 kilometres away. Cairo International airport is 35 kilometres (22 miles) from the hotel.
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