Culture Shock! Egypt - A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Resource Guide 309

anything in the way of fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery
items and falafel. A new restaurant has been recently added
and most rooms have now been renovated. It is clean and
staffed with friendly people. 21, 26 July Street, Downtown,
Cairo. Tel: (02) 2575-5022; fax: (02) 2575-5323. Website:
http://www.carltonhotelcairo.com
I have listed a few of my other favourites below and only
wish I could list them all. For an extensive listing of Egyptian
hotels and current rates, you can visit one of the following
worldwide websites:
„ http://www.hotelguide.com
„ http://www.touregypt.net
„ http://www.egyptfocus.com/

Alexandria

„ Hannoville (3-star)
El Agami, Hannoville Beach, Alexandria
Tel: (03) 430-3258
„ Plaza (4-star)
394 El Gueish Street, Zizinia, Alexandria
Tel: (03) 583-8714/15/16; fax (03) 583-5399
Website: http://www.plazahotelalex.com

Cairo

„ Longchamps Hotel
21 Ismail Mohamed Street, Zamalek, Cairo
Tel: (02) 2735-2311, 2735-2312; fax: (02) 2735-9644
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://hotellongchamps.com
A very stylish and elegant 3-star hotel located in central
Zamalek, the Longchamps is a short taxi ride to the
Egyptian Museum, Al-Azhar Mosque and the famous
Khal el-Khalili bazaar. The Roof Garden Terrace faces the
greenery of Zamalek, you may enjoy alcoholic and non-
alcoholic beverages including local and imported beer. A
rich continental breakfast is included in the price of the
room.