We have just returned from our second trip to Egypt but first time to Cairo. The Novotel 6 Ocotber City is a small hotel situated approx 30 mins from the Pyramids and 60 mins from centre of Cairo. Please don't be put off by the location as after a day at the pyramids or central Cairo it is wonderful to be able to relax, without any hazzle in a clean enviiroment and there is a free shuttle bus to downtown Cairo.

The hotel is modern, spotlessly clean with a good choice of food (although the bar is a little on the small side). The pool is lovely with plenty of sunbeds and towels The staff are very helpful but not all speak good English so be paitent.

6 October City is a relatively new development with building work going on around you. There isn't much to do around the hotel but we didn't come to Cairo to stay in a hotel room and there is so much to see and do you won't have time to stay in your room. We were absoluely exhausted after sightseeing all we wanted to do at the end of the day was crash out by the pool.

Cairo is a fascinating city and we loved every minute of it.