Got to eat at a swanky restaurant last week inside the luxurious hotel of the Mena House Oberoi. Formerly the king of Egypt's hunting lodge, it was bought by Sir Hugh F. Locke-King, who was also responsible for solely financing, Brooklands, the first permanent race car track in the world built in Surrey, England. Sir Lock-King turned the sprawling hunting lodge into a 5-star hotel in 1869. Since its opening, the Mena House has played hosts to royalties, dignitaries, and celebrities. This was also the place that Agathy Christie penned her Hercule Poirot novel, "Death on the Nile"; by far Agathy Christie's greatest work! Who could resist Hercule Poirot, "the little man with the funny-looking moustache?"
The east side of the hotel, and the balcony view of the restaurant, faced manicured lawns and the Giza Pyramids.
A private luncheon was being set up outside, as we made our way into the hotel. Sure would have loved an invitation!
Inside, the hotel was opulently decorated with tasteful exotic antiques and original artwork that oozed "old Cairo" charm.
This magnificent chandelier graced the center ceiling and grand stairwell of the hotel as we walked up to the Mena House Restaurant.
Through darkened portals unfolded a naturally lit room of Arabesque furnishings, and floor to ceiling windows facing the Pyramids.
Exiting through the gated archway of the Mena House Oberoi, I knew this was one swanky eatz that would see my return!
