Sphinx Golden Gate Inn

We had a mixed experience about this Inn, I'll try and keep this review civil and hope it helps you make an informed decision. The hotel is situated in a less-than-desirable area, which was a bit off-putting upon arrival. However, one of the saving graces of our stay was the helpfulness of Muhammed. He went above and beyond to assist us during our time there, which we truly appreciated. One major downside of this hotel was the unreliable WiFi connection. As travelers who rely on internet access for various purposes, this was quite frustrating. It's definitely something to consider if you need consistent connectivity during your stay. Another important thing to note is that the city view (which is a horrible alley..... with horse dung everywhere and very Noisy ) and pyramid view (whose view is blocked by dilapidated buildings) rooms are different, but this distinction is not clearly indicated during the booking process. For guests who have specific expectations about their accommodation, this might be very disappointing.

My son and I stayed at Jimmy's for the days we toured Giza. It was an oasis in the middle of a very intensely noisy and busy city. The owner and his family run the business of providing food, comfort and ease for tourists needing all of the above. The breakfast was wonderful, the view from the rooftop (where food is served) was stunning any time of the day or night. When we needed help booking a Nile cruise, complete with guides and tickets, Jimmy Jr. arranged everything for us. We really didn't know what to expect once we left the hotel but every step of the way we had what we needed and guides for everything at a reasonable price. Thank you to each member of the family for how much kindness they showed and for their help with everything. I can't say enough good about them. Hala was, like her name says, a truly welcoming presence. And her food was the best!

Great location and view of the pyramids. Also known as Jimmy’s hotel. We had a really warm welcome from Jimmy. The roof too bar looks directly at the pyramids and you can watch the sound and light show in the evening. The falafels for breakfast were great. The sunrise and sunset over the pyramids too.

I stayed for 5 nights at beautiful hotel. Firstly, the bedroom and hotel itself was exceptionally clean and in good condition. The people at the hotel gave excellent recommendations on tours and advice on traveling around Giza and Cairo. The cost for the 5 nights was very affordable. In addition, the food in the rooftop restaurant, especially the breakfast, was amazing. Highly recommend this hotel.

This hotel advertises under 2 names in ***********. Sphinx Golden Gate and Jimmy Pyramids View. It is the perfect scam: they get more bookings than their availability, then they replace guests in another cheaper hotel and charge the original price. They did this to me last December, the hotel I had booked did not exist, it was Sphinx. And they claimed to have overbooking, put me in another hotel and charged the booking price, and then I found out the new hotel (without restaurant or other facilities) was one third the price they made me pay!

This hotel has two names, this and Jimmy’s Pyramids view. Booked a luxury double room with a balcony…balcony is covered with glass windows so not a balcony, we did get moved to another room with a real balcony, quarter of a glimpse of the pyramids. There is no bar or restaurant as advertised on description, the food is ordered from elsewhere, disgusting cold food which was inedible. No toiletries in the bathroom apart from shampoo, no hairdryer, no hot water, no wifi. We paid for three nights but checked out after the first, what’s the point of staying somewhere you can’t eat or drink. The rooms are lovely, with comfortable bed and pillows, that is the only good thing about the place. We chose to leave, didn’t request a refund just wanted to get away. The shock when I got home…we had been marked as a no show on bookingdotcom which is a total lie, I have the receipt to prove we arrived and paid for three nights. If we have been marked as a no show then we should get a Refund, funny thing is I can’t leave a review on bookingdotcom as he has marked us as a no show, very crafty indeed. Please do not stay here, you wont get what you’ve paid for, if you do go take your own food and drink otherwise you will starve. This place is not a hotel it’s a B&B in a very rough area. Even when we left we where approached by two guys outside asking if we’d checked out, have we left key at the desk, what’s that about. Avoid at all costs.

Pyramid cannot be seen well from the room as shown in the picture, very dirty place, breakfast very bad, and please don't make any deal through the receptionist.

Thanks Jimmy and all the hotel staff! We had a wonderful experience in Giza. hotel location has a great view of the pyramids, and a few blocks from the main road where you can find restaurants and gift shops. Hotel provided private tours including transportation and guide to main attractions. All the best with your business!!