There is only one big PLUS here ... it's the SEA

Written: 14 september 2020
Travel time: 31 august — 8 september 2020
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday; For families with children
Your rating of this hotel:
6.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 7.0
Service: 6.0
Cleanliness: 7.0
Food: 6.0
Amenities: 6.0
2 years ago we had a rest in the Pyramid, and even then we celebrated the Old Peles Hotel. Finally got, because the price fell. Rested with a large company. Two families had children aged 3 and 4.
The hotel itself is very compact, which is great in a situation with covid, because the fewer people, the better. There are comfortable ramps everywhere, there is an elevator, for families with wheelchairs - just gorgeous.
The guests are Ukrainians, with whom we met and were like one homeland, and Arabs - this is not very comfortable. Because I feel naked on the beach among women in black "spacesuits".
The Sahl-Hashish area is just a fairy tale. The territory is closed to outsiders, a beautiful bridge and promenade for evening walks, an area with fountains for photosets. The best place in Egypt, in my opinion.

SETTLEMENT-EVACTION. They took a taxi for $ 15 from the airport because they didn't want to take everyone away and be the last. We arrived in the evening, so settled immediately, and who in the morning no earlier than 10-11 days. And money will not help.
SHOCK: air conditioners have never worked in the lobby and corridors. It was said that this was a government order because of the code. But when we went to the airport, all the tourists were asked from other hotels, nowhere do such nonsense.
Cleaning, as for Egypt, is enough norms. They even vacuumed. However, at the end of the holiday disinfectants were not everywhere, the door handles, it seems, no one ever washed, all sealed ((((
SEA. This is the best sea in all of Egypt. Smooth sunset, low tides are almost not felt. However, there are no corals or fish at all. Those who like to meet will be disappointed. But for this we went to the bridge-berth, which is to the left of the hotel, and agreed to dive on a yacht for $ 30. It was great because, apart from us, there were only instructors, yacht staff and 4 other professional divers from Poland on the yacht. The guided tour included 60-70 people on a yacht.
Ironically, Arabs are rarely at sea. Therefore, it was completely ours.
Crystal water, sunbeds were always enough. We took one deck chair, and all 10 days on it and rested.
Lack of dirty sand on the beach. The cigarette butts that were around us (our company does not smoke) were never removed. The Arabs constantly took food with them on deckchairs without cleaning. The remains were stretched by crows, the staff did not monitor the cleanliness of the beach.
FOOD. At once I will tell that because of kovid all hotels "cut" assortments. However, it was quite tasty, albeit a small choice. We have been to Egypt 5 times and I am quite picky about food. So here - ok! There was not enough fruit. Seasonal mangoes and pomegranates (which sell for $ 1 in the store) were not served. We bought it ourselves.

BUT! There is no diet table, and if the child is 1-3 years old, it is unlikely that there will be anything to give her. It seems that there is no excess of spices in Old Peles, but it is not suitable for a child. The last time we rested was on Nubian Island in Sharm, there was a separate children's corner in the restaurant.
The a la carte restaurant did not work.
As far as I know, he does not work in any hotel now.
NUANCE: 1-2 people in each family had severe diarrhea. I'm not sure it's related to nutrition. But this is a fact.
Absolutely all Ukrainians (because we did not feed the Arabs) faced this problem. Our child passed, and the girl's acquaintances vomited for 3 days and suffered without fever.
ALCOHOL is useless. I do not drink at all, and those who drink, you can safely take not all inclusions, and a green bracelet without drinking, buying a normal quality drink in the duty free. Cocktails are made without any technology, just "by eye", they turn out disgusting.
ANIMATION. As if there is, as if there is not. There were good concerts in the evening (Arabic dances, belly dancing, karaoke). Nobody dealt with children. 1.
5 years ago we had a rest in Barcelo, there was everything for children: master classes, disco, aqua make-up, football and a bunch of other things, the children went in droves early in the morning with the animators and had fun.
In principle, the reduction of children's animation is logical, because kovid. But it seems to me that she was not in this hotel before the pandemic.
PERSONNEL. I can't say that I am very respectful. In the restaurant, when a bunch of Arabs came over the weekend, there were no apples to fall, no one was watching to clear the tables, it was necessary to ask for disinfection. Dirty dishes were taken from the table every other time, and when they were taken away, they were thrown into their carts with such a crash that it was impossible to talk.
In addition, it is very noticeable that the Arabs are served primarily and with privileges in both bars and restaurants.
I want to note the oil shop where Adam sells. Seller from God.
How he founded the Aloe Vera sect is a masterpiece)) who is not aware), a good lotion with aloe vera perfectly moisturizes and removes redness after tanning. Bought from him for all the money; )

In short, she withdrew the score for non-functioning air conditioning, poisoning, staff work, and lack of dietary nutrition for children and people with stomach problems.
Although for the sake of the gorgeous sea you can turn a blind eye to these nuances. I would come back here. But only if the price is the level of September 2020. Because he used to spend more than $ 2.000 on a family of three. It is definitely not worth the money.
Translated automatically from Ukrainian. View original