On account of its history, this hotel is one of the most famous in the country. There is a private beach for the clients and the hotel is only a few minutes' walk from the Kings Palace. 0506hm The hotel is a large block building, facing the sea on a small peninsular. This hotel is located inside the Palace of King Farouk, commonly known as Montazah Palace. It is about a 10 minute drive to the town centre. The area is one of the most affluent parts of the city and the hotel was originally built to accommodate the kings and presidents of all the Arab countries for the Arab Summit Meeting.