Milan-based Domina Hotel Group has announced plans to operate three new hotels in Egypt as part of its continuing expansion of the Domina brand.

The expansion comprises Domina Inn Pyramids and Domina Inn Nile in Cairo as well as Domina Inn Luxor in Luxor.

The eight-storey Domina Inn Pyramids will feature 305 bedrooms, a restaurant, two coffee shops, a swimming pool and a fitness centre. Additional facilities will comprise 11 shops and a rooftop barbeque with views of the pyramids.

Domina Inn Nile will comprise 81 bedrooms and nine suites split over nine floors, a restaurant and a fitness centre. The rooftop will feature a swimming pool and a cafeteria overlooking the Nile.

A conference hall holding up to 250 guests and a meeting room for 30 people will also be available.

Both hotels are scheduled to open by the end of 2006, with full completion planned for 2008.

Domina Inn Luxor will comprise 101 bedrooms, two restaurants, a coffee shop, a bar and a discotheque. The rooftop will feature a garden restaurant, a bar and a swimming pool.

The Domina Inn brand is characterised by its Italian-style design and consists of 16 hotels in six countries. The group is presently expanding the brand throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Details: www.dominahotelgroup.com