Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino

History and architecture come to mind when thinking of Egypt, but consider hitting up some hotels and casinos during your visit. Cairo is the largest city in the Arab world and Africa and is the capital of Egypt and it is here you’ll find the Cairo Marriott Hotel and Omar Khayyam Casino. Coined ‘the city of a thousand minarets’ due to its large presence of Islamic architecture, simply touring outdoors and soaking up the environment is akin to walking into a museum, though here, the city is the museum. Areas of interest are the Midan Tahrir and the hotel’s twin towers, the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. For a Muslim mentality, Cairo also leans on the liberal side, so there's plenty of bars and nightclubs as well.

Gaming

The casino has a humble 40 gaming machines consisting of slots and video poker and the likes of baccarat, blackjack and American roulette for table games. There are 3 poker tables as well. The casino may be a bit light in its offerings, but after some hot afternoon treks outdoors, the casino could serve as your own personal oasis.

Hotel/Accommodations

The hotel offers 977 rooms and 111 suites, with air conditioning and high speed wi-fi internet, as well as 15 restaurants and assorted bars, 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and a 24 hour business centre. The casino is on-site. Enjoy walks along their gardens or spend time in their pool, one of the largest in the city. The hotel is also conveniently located to many major attractions. Talk to staff about recommendations on when and what to visit and suggestions on great local eateries.

Dining

There are several dining options for the hungry visitor. Some include Saraya Gallery with its elegant surroundings and afternoon tea, Torii, for sushi and teppanyaki, Egyptian Nights for middle-eastern cuisine and live entertainment daily, and Roy’s with its American fare like catfish. For breakfast buffets, try Omar’s Café, also open for late dinners. The Lobby Bar serves traditional pub fare.

Entertainment/Nightlife

Hit up Harry’s Pub for live entertainment daily from 10:30 pm until 2 am. Egyptian Nights offers daily live entertainment as well. The Lobby Bar serves drinks like beer and wine and is open from 8 am until midnight or try Café Promenade. Try downtown, in the Zamalek area for bars and night clubs or choose one of several nearby hotels with their bars serving tourists, business guests and locals. Hang by the pool or stroll through the hotel gardens. Visit local attractions like the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities or the Pyramids of Giza. Book tickets at the Cairo Opera House or admire the Cairo Towers. Talk to casino and hotel staff about other local areas of interest and tours.

Rewards/Deals

There are currently no player rewards systems in place. Talk to casino staff about any potential contests or promotions.