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iberotel - sharm el sheikh: Great resort - everything included

by yma123

great hotel, breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar included... it has its own private beach & the snorkelling was truley amazing!!!

great views...

doctor on site... friend got sick & doctor was very helpful...

Kings Hotel: Cairo

by LetGoLetFlow

I have spent just a Night during my arrival in Cairo and another night at the end of my Egypt Tour. I was really satisfied during my stay. The staffs were very accommodating, helpful and i haven't had any problems slept and rested well. I was given a room for 2 so i have got soooo much space for myself and my bags to rest on. :P TV, Phone the bathroom were perfectly fine. I did enjoyed the BREAKFAST the most. I enjoyed the foods they served w/ diverse selections. would be great for budget tight backpackers.

The location was great since it was in a quiet area. I highly recommend it for those who want a peaceful night of resting after a long day. The roof top bar as well is quite nice to spend some drinks before you hit the bed. It has a view of the Syrian Embassy and the neighborhood.

Hotel Zoser: Close to the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza

by jf41

The Hotel Zoser on Pyramid Road outside central Cairo provides reasonably priced accommodations in a very comfortable hotel very close to the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx on the Giza plateau.
I spent ten days there and I was very pleased with my choice.

The staff was polite and helpful. One early example was my room selection. Having read in advance of the noisy traffic on Pyramid Road, I sent the Zoser an email requesting a room facing the courtyard.
Shortly following my email, I received a polite and informative email confirmation telling me that they would be pleased to fill my request. Their email also provided me with detailed information about how best to reach the hotel from the airport.
The room itself was good size with a comfortable double bed, large, comfortable pillows and adequate closet space for a one person.

The bathroom, was large with a full shower and tub and an ample supply of large towels.

Everything was spotlessly clean.
Double sliding doors opened up from the bedroom to a balcony overlooking the courtyard pools providing a very pleasant view day and night.
The AC worked well and was appreciated even in mid-November.
The room price included daily buffet breakfasts offered up through 10:00 AM. It was one of the largest spreads I've seen in some time.

The breakfast buffet included tahini and hummus, various meats, a several cheeses, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, several fruits as well as numerous dry cereals. There were at least six different types of rolls, muffins as well as other breads. They also served juices, and all the teas and fresh coffee one could possibly want.
It was almost enough for the entire day.
The dinners I tried at the hotel restaurants were adequate, nothing more. The price of a glass or two of house wine at $8.00 each plus tax, can quickly inflate your bill. If you are slightly adventuresome, you can dine for much less at one of the many local restaurants.

With the incredible Cairo traffic, the trek to the center of Cairo can be a long ride.
As previously mentioned, the hotel is on the very busy Pyramid Road. Only the locals or brave hearted Westerners dare cross it on foot.
You will pay for making even local calls from the hotel phone.

Positives: Room and bathroom size, cleanliness and the bountiful free breakfast buffet. Also, there was no language/communication problem.

Negatives: The ride to the airport or downtown Cairo proved to be much longer than expected, again, due to the seemingly incessant traffic congestion.

A bountiful breakfast buffet overlooking the hotel's courtyard pools.
The room price included daily buffet breakfasts offered up through 10:00 AM. It was one of the largest spreads I've seen in some time.

The breakfast buffet offered tahini and hummus, various meats, a several cheeses, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, several fruits as well as numerous dry cereals. There were at least six different types of rolls, muffins as well as other breads. They also served juices, and all the teas and fresh coffee one could possibly want.
It was almost enough for the entire day.

Helnan Marina Sharm Hotel: SHARM, central location with view at Na'ama Bay

by sachara

The Helnan Marina Sharm Hotel is overlooking Na’ama Bay. The hotel has a garden with a swimming pool, connected with the 250M long sandy beach. The hotelbuilding is situated at the landside of the street. To reach the beach you don't need to cross this street, because from the terrace at the first floor you can take the wide fly-over and walk straight into the garden with the swimmingpool and the poolbar and from there to the beach.

The hotel offers abundant buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of international cuisine and middle eastern, including lots of salads, seafood and sweets. Usually we don't take an all inclusive package, but this was a special cheap last minute offer. Because of the good food we didn't regret it at all.

We had a relaxed stay of 6 days. We visited the beach of the hotel for the first try-out of my snorkeling gear and underwatercover of my camera before doing the serious work in Ras Mohamed NP.

Within a few minutes we were in the middle of the town with all the shops, bars and restaurants. In the night we found out that due to this location so close to the citycentre, we heard the music of the bars and disco's till 3-4am. By closing the balcony doors or using our earplugs, we solved this problem.

The splendid views from the room and balcony at the bay, the sea and the mountains at the background. The rooms and balconies were spacious. The rooms have airconditoning, satellite TV, a mini bar and 24 hour room service.

Egyptian Nights Hotel: Budget Hostel but best location

by beethin

I stayed in this hostel with my wife and one infant for 4 days. The people of this hostel is very good. They have airport drop and pickup facility. The hotel rooms are very small but have all facilities like AC, hot water, TV. The rooms are so small that there is hardly any place to move around in the room. The location of this hostel is its most advantage. It is just across the road in front of main entrance of Egyptian Museum.
This hostel do not have dining facilities. You have to arrange your lunch and dinner from outside on your own.
Keeping the cheap rates for the room in mind, I would recommend this hotel to budget travelers and back packers.

The people managing the hostel are very friendly and helpful.

president hotel: zamalek island's hotel

by kpenbe

President hotel is so good for who wants to stay near downtown and el-tahrir sq. (Egyption museum) Cheap and clean. Very safety place. There are a lot of consulate building around this hotel. You can find water-pipe cafe, cafe, restaurants and shopping area near this hotel.

Cosmopolitan Hotel: Cosmopolitan Hotel -- I wish it really was...

by akosilei

My friend and I stayed at Cosmopolitan Hotel in downtown Cairo for 5 days & 4 nights. It wasn't that "cosmopolitan" as we have thought it was.The hotel was as old as the city of Cairo. I was afraid to ride their elevator but was impressed all the same that it was still functioning properly. The room was fine and we were thankful that our bed was comfortable and the linens were clean. They offered very limited choice for breakfast and served in chipped plates & mugs. The only plus factor our hotel can boasts was its location which was indeed accessible as it was just a walking distance to shops, banks, museum and the Nile river.

It was basically just a place for sleeping at night and shower. Fit for budget concious traveler.

• Rooms -- fairly clean
• Linens -- smell good, clean
• Breakfast -- disappointment
• AirCondition -- working but a bit noisy
• Hot & Cold -- working but it takes some time
• Staff -- ok
• Service -- ok

The Lift was awesome! I wonder how much it cost now??? Totally antique :)

Hotel Longchamps, Cairo: Home far away from home

by Nunnuli

I have stayed in the Hotel Longchamps twice now and will be going there again October 2010. The hotel is very small and is located in an apartment building in a quiet neighbourhood in Zamalek Island in the centre of Cairo. To be in the centre of a city like Cairo and sleep well without almost any noice around is amazing. The hotel is in a walking distance from the Cairo Museum but because in Cairo taxis are extremely cheap and the weather is usually hot, I prefer a taxi.

The hotel rating I guess is two or three stars, but the only explanation for that in my mind is that there is no swimming pool. Comparing to other hotels in Egypt I've been in (3-5 stars), Hotel Longchamps is clean, home-kind, has extremely good service and people around who really care about your safety and satisfacion. In this hotel you are a guest, not a customer.. or this is how they make you feel. The owner of the hotel will do everything in her power to make your stay in Cairo comfortable and happy. Even the other quests in the hotel are more like neighbours, not just some people passing by. There is a balcony where in the evenings you can have a beer or coffee and talk to other guests about experiences in the magical city of Cairo. I wouldn't recommend this hotel to people who need guides, busses and someone holding their hands all the time while they are in Cairo, but the ones who want to explore and have any own imagination, this is the place to be in Cairo!

Hotel Osiris: Cairo hotel - Budget, clean and friendly

by jmcoru

PROS: Family run hotel. Great service at all times. They responded quickly to emails, had a driver waiting at the airport and gave great advice on everything. Extremely clean. Breakfast (not buffet) is included in the price.

CONS: Not very close to subway. Poor water pressure, slightly noisy and if the elevator breaks, you have to walk up 12 flights of stairs!

The owners and staff were fantastic! Staff available 24 hours. Answered every question. Are able to set you up with tours with short notice.

Delta Sharm: self catering in sharm

by sunnyholidays

We stayed in a 3 bed apartment on Delta Sharm which we found through holidaylettings.co.uk.
The apartment was spacious and clean with bedding and towels provided as was towel cards for 1 of the 6 swimming pools we were able to use.

There were supermarkets, cafes, chemist and internet cafes and places to eat all on the complex. The complex was very clean with 24hour security.

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