Первый отель в Египте First hotel in Egypt

Greetings to all readers!
I was in this hotel for a long time - 2 years ago, but so far the emotions and feelings are very vivid!
It was not the first trip abroad, but the first to Egypt.
And Hurghada, and the hotel itself liked very much!
HOTEL AND ROOM. The hotel is small, cozy, quite clean and with a well thought out territory. It is an integral part of the Arabella and Arabia hotels. Therefore, the territory "atomically" increases not even 3 times, but 4-5 times : ) Everything is very green!!!
At that time, the Germans were resting in the hotel - 99%, of the Russian-speaking only 4 people - we and another couple from Russia. : ) Accordingly, the staff didn’t speak Russian much, but many tried very hard to learn, wrote down Russian words and phrases in notebooks, memorized them and asked us to check. : ) Well done! I think they speak much better now.

We were given a room right away, offered a choice of first or second floor. The first floor was abandoned immediately, without even looking, and the second floor was chosen and did not regret it! Standard room with a cozy balcony overlooking the pool. Cleaning in the room was regular, no complaints, swans and other "beauties" sculpted not regularly, but often. $1 we left properly. The room had a tea and coffee set.
The territory of the hotel is huge, you can go to any bars - there were no questions. There is (at least was) even its own marina, where you could take surfing lessons, for an extra charge, of course : )
In the Bel Air hall in the evenings there was a whole secular promenade, and a pianist came a couple of times, who played classical pieces. Amazing atmosphere, I love it!
On the second floor there are several billiard tables, you can always play. Either right away, or wait 10-15 minutes, but for now, drink juice or a cocktail that will be prepared here! ; )
There are many pools, of any size and for every taste! But who swims in the pool when there is such a sea nearby!?!!!
NUTRITION. Worthy! Large selection of goodies from pastries, sweets, smaller fruits. In mid-March, there were fruit salads from melon, apples, orange, and there was also "kharankash", which is better known as physalis, and bananas. Such a season.
Drinks, as usual in Egypt, so-so. The only good thing was the mango juice. I still believe that he was not from the bag. At least not in comparison with the so-called. "orange". In the restaurant "Marina", which is located on the pier and where lunches are held, in the afternoon you could enjoy ice cream - at least 3-4 types! And in the same place at lunch there were always delicious small pizzas and a good-natured pizza cook. The staff of the bar near the "Marina" was also distinguished by cordiality. Smarties!!!
When checking in at the reception, they gave "invitations" with some denomination in a la carte, but we never got there.
ANIMATION. There was a lot of German children's animation, from morning to evening, there was also enough adult animation, but as non-fans of animation, they did not pay much attention and were not strongly imposed on us.

SEA AND BEACH. An excellent entrance to the sea for those who like not to dive, but to enter smoothly. But in these places, of course, you will not see corals and fish. For lovers of snorkeling, diving and looking at corals / fish - a long, long pier with a restaurant "Marina" at the very end. There are small islands with pristine coral and plenty of fish. Not in such numbers as in Sharm el-Sheikh, but you can easily see a couple of dozen for a "swim"! The sun loungers are comfortable and soft, there was always enough for everyone, and the wicker walls, which saved from wind and heat, were also pleasing.
SURROUNDINGS OF THE HOTEL. Along the street is full of souvenir shops, and in them - Russian-speaking sellers. What bothered me was the familiarity. Although if you explain to them what they say and do not very well and culturally, they immediately apologize and don’t allow themselves to do this anymore! In general, it is outrageous what only our tourists teach the Egyptians! Why? . . They sincerely hope to please the Russian-speaking guests and are embarrassed when they realize that they are talking nonsense.
HURGHADA. Very lively and cool city! Be sure to take the time to get to its center and feel the atmosphere of Egypt! I sincerely recommend the La Mina fish restaurant - 100 pounds ($20), and a fish platter for four of crabs, lobsters and fillet of some fish (codename fish fillet) : ) - yours! The friendly staff speaks Russian tolerably, besides, everything on the menu is translated into Russian! And after eating, go up to the 3rd floor to the hookah bar! The perfect end to a hearty dinner! And delicious coffee too! : )
SUMMARY. The hotel is excellent, it is worth going to it! Especially for those who do not really strain with languages ​ ​ ​ ​ and want to take a break from noisy Russian-speaking companies. By the way, there are much more Russian speakers in Arabia and Arabella than in Bayle Air, but according to our hotel guide, resettlement takes place there according to the principle: what the Germans didn’t get, the “Russians” (Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians and other fraternal peoples) get. Especially after that you rejoice that there are few Russians and many Germans in this hotel!