This is NOT a 5-star hotel! Maybe it was the inauguration day, 50 yr ago. I will say, today, barely a 2 star. Premises definitely showing the aging and lack of proper maintenance. Example: fiberglass bathtub patched and patch blistered and cracked. I booked a room with king bed. they gave me one with 2 beds. Came down and complained, then got what i asked for. Changed some dollars for egyptian pounds. The first time was Ok (a new $50 bill). Second time: "we can change you only $20 US", the catch is, you need to give them freshly mint bills, not a single scratch. needless to say i didnt change anything. now, heading back home with all my "unacceptable" bills. Dinner buffet was ok as well as breakfast, but again, not what you will expect at a 5 stars hotel... Location con: you have to take a ferry running erratic times, allow yourself plenty of time to cross the river and grab your ride.