The Novotel Cairo Airport is a modern hotel set in palm filled gardens and situated within a kilometre of Cairo Airport, 17 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. The 207 air conditioned guestrooms are simply decorated in a modern style with light colours, bright fabrics and light wood furniture. Each room has a minibar, desk with Internet port, and satellite television. Guestrooms also have bathrooms with hair dryers. With six restaurants and bars, the hotel offers a range of dining options from informal barbecues to International buffet dishes, and room service is available round the clock. Guests can relax on a sun bed by the outdoor pool, and those feeling energetic can enjoy a work out in the fitness centre. Parents can take advantage of the indoor and outdoor play areas and the babysitting service. Those keen to look their best can visit the hairdressers before a night at the bar, and the hotel has eight shops to browse. The 24 hour front desk can arrange services including currency exchange and dry cleaning. There is also a tourist information desk, where guests can find out about local attractions. The Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun collection and the spectacular Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx can all be found within 35 kilometres. Cairo International Airport is approximately one kilometre and a five minute drive from the hotel. @