Former Ministry of Interior Building to Host Marriott Hotel by 2029

The former headquarters of the Ministry of Interior and State Security in Lazoghli Square is set to be transformed into a luxury hotel, according to a new agreement signed between the Sovereign Egypt Fund, Reliance Ventures and the Marriott International Group.

Set to open its doors in 2029, the hotel will be part of a plan to convert the Lazoghli Complex into a hub of commercial, educational and recreational spaces. The hotel will feature modern and smart rooms, and aims to attract younger tourists.

The rehabilitation of the Lazoghli Complex is part of a larger strategy by the government, as announced by the Minister of Planning Hala Al-Saeed in 2022, to convert the former Ministries in the Downtown area into public-use buildings.