For several centuries, as Europeantravelers discovered Egypt. And so far they have not ceased to be amazed by its mysterious deserts and mountains, the beauty and scope of temples, the luxury of civilization, theological depths. And what is the sea here - is it possible somewhere else to meet such colorful fish, similar to tropical flowers, flashing among the corals? In order for tourists to enjoy all this in full, there are luxury resorts on the Red Sea, where hotels are built for holidays in Egypt. What tourists say about them, you will learn if you read the information below.
Red Sea Hotels
Egypt’s popularity as a resort is due toby many factors. Not the last place is occupied by the fact that it is in this country, like in no other country, that you will be able to combine holidays on the beach and acquaintance with amazing historical monuments. Reviews of hotels in Egypt are very diverse and often ambivalent, but one can draw such a conclusion from them. Here, both a rich man and a person with a very modest budget will easily find a place for himself to have a great time. And how many different excursions are offered to tourists in Egyptian hotels? And a desert safari in jeeps or quad bikes, and a sunset in the mountains with dinner and dances with the Bedouins, and a boat trip on the Nile, and a trip to Luxor, Cairo or Alexandria. But experienced people advise not to succumb to the entreaties of the hotel guide. All organized trips are better to buy in travel agencies on the street. You will be provided with the same services, but much cheaper. In addition, from the hotels of Hurghada, the easiest way to get to the famous pyramids and temples of ancient Egypt. And Sharm el-Sheikh will provide you with an excellent opportunity to inexpensively visit Israel and Jordan.
Features of hotels in the country
Egyptian resorts are somewhat different among themselves.If the hotels of Hurghada are mainly stretched along the sea - that is, they are located on the “first line” and their beaches, as a rule, are their own, then in Sharm el-Sheikh even some of the five are located far from the coast. Therefore, the cost of rest in these hotels includes transfer. In the vast majority of resort hotels, you can use the sun beds, towels and umbrellas for free. In hotels of 4 and 5 stars on the beaches there is often a bar. Hotels consist of one or two main buildings, but often on the territory there are “bungalows” or “villas”. The resort cities of the country, as a rule, stretched along the sea and are divided into several areas. Sometimes between them lie desert areas.
In their reviews, tourists are advised not to pay.attention to the location of the hotel relative to the geographical center. The fact is that the most interesting places were often formed near large hotels, and near you there will surely be something worth visiting. And in other places you can easily get on the Egyptian minibuses or cheap taxis. However, as experience shows, tourists still spend most of their time on site. Therefore, in reviews of hotels in Egypt so much attention is paid to amenities. After all, it often depends on them how successful your vacation will be.
"Star" hotels and services
Некоторые туристы, приехав на отдых в эту страну, then begin to write disappointed reviews about hotels in Egypt. The fact is that people often have high expectations. The class of hotels here is assigned not by international standards, but by special rules of the Ministry of Tourism. Therefore, "stardom" here is somewhat subjective. If the hotel management is not foreign, but local, then often you will have to run at the reception desk and ask about cleaning or changing towels. Even if it is "five". It’s best not to make trouble, but to be patient and speak politely. It is appreciated here.
And tourists warn that if you want,so that you have some unforeseen service, you should not bribe the staff. Better to thank later. This is already legal and is called "baksheesh".
The most common category of hotels in thiscountry - "4". Most of the reviews about hotels in Egypt, which are left by tourists, confirm that the all-inclusive system was adopted there. But often hotel owners change managers, and they begin to work in new ways. Therefore, sometimes hotels with a good reputation can suddenly change the quality of services in a bad way, and vice versa.
Territory and food
If you like comfort, then only hotels in Egypt. "5Stars ”will provide you with the necessary luxury. The vast territory, often decorated in the form of a tropical garden, Aladdin Palace or a fabulous oriental city, playgrounds and clubs, water parks, fun and varied animation, delicious food - all this awaits you in the best hotels in the country. But, reading reviews of hotels in Egypt, including the most expensive, you will understand another feature. Since all the resort hotels are surrounded by desert, there is no place to grow fruit. Therefore, their choice, even when the power system "all inclusive" will be limited. The food in the hotels is not bad - this is a kind of “mixture” of Arabic and European cuisine. You will not see such a variety of tastes as in Turkey. On the side, mainly served legumes, eggplant, rice, potatoes. From meat most often you will see chicken, chopped meatballs from a mixture of lamb and beef - "kufte." In good hotels on the street will do the grill, where they cook and fish and seafood. But alcohol can often be diluted.
Most popular tourist hotels
So, we already realized that when choosing a resort you needWell read reviews of hotels in Egypt. For those who love diving, it is better to choose hotels where there are special clubs or instructors, and the price of the voucher includes at least the first dive. People who come to watch the fish should ask if there is a good reef near the hotel’s beach. And for those who come with children, you must definitely get to where there is an aqua park or at least a few slides. And tourists themselves understand differently what is rest. Reading reviews about hotels in Egypt, you understand that for some good food is important, for others - the beach, and for someone - a transfer to a cheap market or excursions. Nevertheless, there is a list of hotels, the most popular among Russian tourists. In Hurghada, the first three places are occupied by “Dessert Rose”, “Mercure” and “Dana Beach”, and in Sharm el-Sheikh - “Reef Oasis”, “Rehana Royal” and “Rixos”.
