There is a bus that leaves from just outside the gates to the hotel and will take you into the city, and has a stop at the Cairo Museam.
The location is great for the pyramids but out of the way for the other sites of Cairo.
Shopping Tip : This could also fall under the "attractions" category. We loved wandering through the Giza Square area where there were local shops and street stalls. For a true experience of a market/bazaar skip the touristy souk in Cairo and head here.