The images below come from a small advertising booklet issued by the Mena House some time soon after 1900, which was when the electric tram, mentioned on one of its pages, first starting running on Pyramids Road. Note, in addition to horses, donkeys and camels, the hotel keeps its own herd of cows to supply guests with nutritious milk – how many hotels can boast that these days?
Hi Andrew,
how can i get copy of this brochure.
thank you
Hi Tarek,
Happy to send you a complete scan, if you wish.
Under what management is Mena House today?/ I understand that the cooperation with Oberoi has ended?
It is back to being run by EGOTH, the state-owned hotel and tourism body.
Hi Andrew, How can I get a copy of this brochure? Thank you!
I found mine on eBay, although I have never seen another since. I can send you a low-res pdf, if you like.
Thank you! That would be fantastic!
Incredible how small was Cairo in 1900 in comparison to the mega city of today?