Regina Hotel Hurghada

Nice hotel in the downtown

I was a bit disappointed when my travel agent told me there were no rooms available in the hotel I'd put first on my priority list and suggested that I should consider Regina Style a good option. The comments I found in the Internet were not encouraging and I actually prepared myself to the worst. But in fact the hotel turned out to be quite nice. The first and probably most important thing about it (especially for ppl who like partying and clubbing) is that it's situated in the downtown and most clubs are not far from it. For example the famous Papa's beach (Ministry of Sound) is almost round the corner. Otherwise you can always get a cab, say it's it's just a few-minute ride to Callypso club. There's McDonald's and some restaurants (I've heard there's one particularly remarkable for its ample fish menu) just in front of the hotel across the street. Besides there's a kind of a supermarket where you can buy some snack and bottled water. That's it concerning the whereabouts.
The hotel itself seemed quite nice to me. The staff at the reception tried to seem helpful but was actually very reluctant to do anything without any prospect of being paid for their "extra" service. I got a room on the first floor of the old building and was lucky enough to have my air-conditioner in service :) (unlike in some other people's rooms). The furniture was really old but I didn't care as I wasn't going to spend my days inside. Room service was not always accurate and regular unless you left some money as remuneration. No hairdryer and the water seemed to switch from hot to cold in a strange way...
Food. I had all-inclusive which was good as I could enjoy free drinks from the bar from 11 am till 11 pm. I didn't care that much about the food so I can just say it was ok, I mean I didn't have any problems when choosing what to eat not to suffer afterwards :) Sure you know what I mean. But you should definitely try the desserts they have there! Yummy!

Unique Quality: The beach is very close and in fact you have chance to enjoy both the sand and pebbles. There are also some nice places for snorkelling at the right, far side of the beach.
I'd especiialy point out the green territory they take good care of so you never get this feeling like you're in a desert or something.
Recommendations: good choice at good price, especially for young ppl. When checking in ask for a room in a new building (they are comfortable, well-equipped and overlook the sea).