Recommended Hotels/Places to Stay In Egypt?

[queenie40something]

Sho - how cool is that. I know if you are lucky at certain times of the year you can spot them when out on a boat trip. I have been March, April, June, July, October, Nov and Dec and not been lucky to get so much of a glimpse.

It is my sisters dream to go whale watching.

The best all inclusive hotel in Egypt we have been to was also our 1st visit to Egypt.

Tropicana Garden Palms which is just outside Naama Bay on the airport side. Brilliant. Not by wow this is 5 star ( think rated 4 on Egyptain standards ) but the cleanliness, staff, service etc etc. The pool boys cant do enough for you and as soon as you move they come and straighten your towel, if you get up to try and touch the parasol they are there for you. Bar man always coming round the pool asking if you want more drinks. I was continually served whilst I was in the pool.

We never had to queue for anything.

The food was amazing. Buffet style but piping hot. Duck, beef wellington, lasagne, lamb on the spit. You name it ( apart from pork ) we had it. They even had the chefs outside as well by their own stations cooking their specials in the evenings - BBQ whole fish, crab, deep fried handmade everything.

The cleaners seemed to be always there. In the lobby as soon as someone went in or out of the glass doors they were there making sure there were no dirty paw prints. The marble floor was always sparkling.

The only downside is that it doesnot have its own beach but the hotel provides a free shuttle bus to its sister hotel on the beach with amazing reefs for snorkelling and you also get free towels and lunch and drinks there with your all inclusive option. They also offer free bus to Naama.

This hotel defo made us come back to Egypt a 2nd time and the rest is history.

If we choose AI again then I would only go back to Tropicana.

Fab.

[miss_caramel]

Nile Hilton in Cairo has to be on of the best locations where you can enjoy a wonderful sunset from your balcony overlooking the Nile and Zamalek, with luck you can see the pyramids.

[awahee123]

Can anyone recommend a good hotel for a few nights in Hurghada.

[J4hurghada]

Originally Posted by awahee123

Can anyone recommend a good hotel for a few nights in Hurghada.

Do you want cheap and chearful or 5* try hotels4u dot com they got us good deals also got la perla for £11.00 for two thats £5.50 per person per night bed and breakie, bit basic hotel but rooms clean. got them through otbeach dot com. hope this helps.

Jayne.

[miss_caramel]

Originally Posted by J4hurghada

Do you want cheap and chearful or 5* try hotels4u dot com they got us good deals also got la perla for £11.00 for two thats £5.50 per person per night bed and breakie, bit basic hotel but rooms clean. got them through otbeach dot com. hope this helps.

Jayne.

La Perla is in a good location with a fantastic pizza restaurant underneath and a great bakery.
It's easy to get around from there on foot taxis or mini buses.

[awahee123]

I think mid range 3 to 4 star would be ok I'll have a look at la perla,anybody stayed in the safir?..

[miss_caramel]

I've heard that is is not bad. It looks quite "sweet" in comparison to all the other huge hotels here.

[queenie40something]

Hi WA try unpackaged.com as well or medhotels and medlifehotels

[awahee123]

Thanks queenie having a look now

[queenie40something]

Morning WA - I have got some good deals to from these sites. Medlife was the last one in Sharm for £3 each for double room and £5 for single. Also got a good deal in Cairo.