Your rating of this hotel:
8.0
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Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms:
9.0
Service:
9.0
Cleanliness:
9.0
Food:
10.0
Amenities:
9.0
Rest time: January 2010
Advantages:
- Chain hotel chain STARWOODHOTELS. COM
- Excellent location both from the airport and from the entertainment center of Naama Bay
- Gorgeous own reef and large beach
- Almost flawless service for sane people
Disadvantages:
- A lot of ugly leading Russian-speaking people
BASIC
- Rested from 15 to 26 January 2010 for the 4th time in Egypt. Before that, I was in Nuweiba, Taba.
- The second time at the hotel, my relatives and friends were also there. Only 4 times firsthand. For the first time I personally lived in
resort in villas, ate (La vista) and lived (Villas) where there are few Russians. This is paradise, no drunken yelling at night, no crazy
people with claims, nothing that could interfere with the normal rest of an adequate and well-mannered person.
- After looking at several dozen hotels, we still stopped at the Sheraton. In my opinion, the best value for money
rest quality.
Calm, outside the noisy and entertaining Naama Bay, but not far from it, 15 minutes by bus or
Taxi.
- Main criteria: fewer compatriots in the immediate vicinity, good reef, calm place, green area,
great service. Everything was 95% successful.
TOUR OPERATOR
Teztur (Through the agency Bosphorus). All good dash is standard. We met, unloaded / loaded. We never have any illusions about tour operators and do not impose any special requirements, since we do not need them except for flights and meetings. During the rest, we do not see or hear them.
FLIGHT
The airline I-fly recently bought by Teztour from Vnukovo flew there. It was a torment to fly there on a Boeing 757-200
( http://www. boeing. com/commercial/startup/757.html). If possible, take places at the door where you can stretch your legs
( http://www. airlines-inform. ru/upload/iblock/e77/boeing-757-200-seats. gif). iFly promises to buy some other types
aircraft until the end of this year, but in 757-200 it was very crowded and the temperature was constantly changing - sometimes hot, sometimes cold. To
The airline itself has no complaints.
We flew back with comfort on a large 747 Boeing of Transaero Airlines
http://www. transaero. ru/ru/company/aircraft/b747 Everything went great. They applauded even during takeoff (apparently the new
trick, but I liked it : ) )
CHECK IN
Not the slightest problem arose (perhaps because on January 15 at 14-00 we were settled only together in the main building, more
no people)
FLOOD
It was unusual, but overall not terrible. Lights went out, electricity went out, electronic blocks of room locks, water,
mobile and city telephone communications, the elevators stopped, the light was only from portable gas lamps and from mobile displays
phones...It rained all night. There were such lightning tricks in the sky in the form of trees with many branches and very very
strong peals of thunder. They didn't dare to step out onto the balcony. Then all this miracle seemed to be concentrated on the island of Tiran and
it got even scarier.
At the same time, we personally saw how planes flew in the sky and came in for landing ...from this it became even
scarier)
A day later we went to Naama Bay, all the streets were full of standing water (photo). Egypt is not accustomed to such cataclysms and they do not
a system of drains is provided, as well as there is no effective local analogue of our Ministry of Emergency Situations. So apparently everything
dissipated by itself...
The workers at the Sheraton did a great job - they ran all over the building, apparently they called all the staff who had a day off - the buses came
with people, everyone was actively working everywhere, raking water, laying sheets, towels on the floor ...I don’t know what was in the resort, but
then one elderly Swiss couple said that they were terrified, because their water was almost knee-deep. However, after
my conclusion that it is a thousand times more difficult for people in Haiti now - she agreed and said that she thought the same way.
We had the sixth floor, and when one of the managers came to us, he said that we were still lucky ...those who lived on low
floors wet specifically. Photos are here.
We must give credit to the staff - Everything was fixed very quickly - water, light, electricity - the next morning. All connected
It turned out a little longer - they suffered for a couple of days, no Internet and no other connection.
NUTRITION
Deluxe all inclusive fully justified itself. 3 visits to a la carte restaurants (Tamarind - Indian and Portofino
Italian cuisine) was enough for 12 days + a varied menu for every taste in the main restaurant (White cruiser).
There is only one single place where we have been going to eat outside the hotel for 3 years. This Moonlight Cafe in Naama Bay is opposite the Kannabesh Hotel right by the sea. The director of this cafe Mr. Wagi Meleka became our friend. The absolutely indescribable atmosphere that we find ourselves in every time we communicate with this person is simply enchanting...
Coordinates: Main street to the left of the casino when viewed from the front.
In Tirana, apparently also not the season, or we landed on the wrong shore ....only sea urchins and a few fish. Yes, and coral
pieces, not impressed. However, I am sure that there are a lot of living creatures here since spring.
TOURS
They took on the Sheraton beach from the Aquarius company only to Tiran and to the Albatross water park in Haddab. (also they, that is, the company
"Aquarius" is presented in the Lobby in front of the main restaurant).
Departure to Tiran Island was scheduled at 9-30, meeting in the lobby at 9-15. We were in the lobby at 8-50, safely saw and
greeted those guys who wrote out a receipt for us yesterday, they said that they would come soon ....Exactly at 9-20
the Aquarius bus came - we gladly went to meet him, a kind Egyptian came out and looked at our receipt, and
said that we are not on the list, but we should not worry, because today there are 2 buses from Sheraton to Tiran to the port of Travko
and we have to wait 5 minutes.
After this meeting, we ended up waiting for more than half an hour at the main entrance to the hotel, where any transport vehicles come
funds from the outside - there was no one. We felt forgotten until some apparently manager of this Aquarius accidentally came out
and, of course, I approached him with our problem. He called the phone talking loudly about something and left after 3 minutes.
another unfamiliar representative of Aquarius - and said that some kind of mistake had occurred and he would take us to the port on his
personal car. He took us, handed us over to a representative in the port ...as we understood - the whole ship with 30-40 sightseers from all over
the world, because of this "mistake" of theirs, was waiting for only the two of us ...(although we were not to blame for anything ...
With the water park it turned out even more unpleasant. Paid 70 dollars for two from 10-30 to 16-30. They took us on time, we went again
the two of us in a minibus. The driver is good, calm, brought us, talked for 20 seconds at the reception of the water park - they gave us
coupons and we happily entered the territory of the Pik Albatros hotel, on whose territory the water park is located.
I want to note that on a previous visit we visited the CLEO PARK water park, which is located near the Hilton in Sharm, there
although there are 23 slides, unlike the Albatross (34 slides), somehow everything is more understandable and structured. We were all shown
they told us where to go, where to get towels, where to have lunch, etc....And here we entered and...got lost...
As a result, we found the Lockers area (cabins for changing clothes, storing things and issuing towels), but we were told that the rent
towels are $1 per person, box rental is $3 per person plus a deposit of $11 per person.
We froze in bewilderment. No, of course, it’s not a question - we would pay ....IF representatives of Aquarius somehow
warned us about this in advance or hinted at least something.
Agree, there is nothing difficult in telling those whom you send on a tour that we still need to take with us
of money.
We personally took $ 10 with us and then only by taxi, given the fact that we were forgotten on the previous excursion
pick up))) we didn’t have more money at that moment. As a result, I had to go to the main entrance, actively smile and
good English to agree that while we ride the slides and swim in the pools - our cameras and phones will remain in their safes at the reception. They kindly stepped in and helped us. We got so tired of such problems and decided not to tell anyone anything and not to find out anything with the Aquarius company (because we met with them every day on the beach) just in order not to spoil our mood
Outcome. When buying excursions - check the nuances ALWAYS. And tune in to P O Z I T I V. This is Egypt!
CONTACTS
I will be glad to answer any questions if they appear and share my impressions.
Advantages:
- Chain hotel chain STARWOODHOTELS. COM
- Excellent location both from the airport and from the entertainment center of Naama Bay
- Gorgeous own reef and large beach
- Almost flawless service for sane people
Disadvantages:
- A lot of ugly leading Russian-speaking people
BASIC
- Rested from 15 to 26 January 2010 for the 4th time in Egypt. Before that, I was in Nuweiba, Taba.
- The second time at the hotel, my relatives and friends were also there. Only 4 times firsthand. For the first time I personally lived in
resort in villas, ate (La vista) and lived (Villas) where there are few Russians. This is paradise, no drunken yelling at night, no crazy
people with claims, nothing that could interfere with the normal rest of an adequate and well-mannered person.
- After looking at several dozen hotels, we still stopped at the Sheraton. In my opinion, the best value for money
rest quality.
Calm, outside the noisy and entertaining Naama Bay, but not far from it, 15 minutes by bus or
Taxi.
- Main criteria: fewer compatriots in the immediate vicinity, good reef, calm place, green area,
great service. Everything was 95% successful.
TOUR OPERATOR
Teztur (Through the agency Bosphorus). All good dash is standard. We met, unloaded / loaded. We never have any illusions about tour operators and do not impose any special requirements, since we do not need them except for flights and meetings. During the rest, we do not see or hear them.
FLIGHT
The airline I-fly recently bought by Teztour from Vnukovo flew there. It was a torment to fly there on a Boeing 757-200
( http://www. boeing. com/commercial/startup/757.html). If possible, take places at the door where you can stretch your legs
( http://www. airlines-inform. ru/upload/iblock/e77/boeing-757-200-seats. gif). iFly promises to buy some other types
aircraft until the end of this year, but in 757-200 it was very crowded and the temperature was constantly changing - sometimes hot, sometimes cold. To
The airline itself has no complaints.
We flew back with comfort on a large 747 Boeing of Transaero Airlines
http://www. transaero. ru/ru/company/aircraft/b747 Everything went great. They applauded even during takeoff (apparently the new
trick, but I liked it : ) )
CHECK IN
Not the slightest problem arose (perhaps because on January 15 at 14-00 we were settled only together in the main building, more
no people)
FLOOD
It was unusual, but overall not terrible. Lights went out, electricity went out, electronic blocks of room locks, water,
mobile and city telephone communications, the elevators stopped, the light was only from portable gas lamps and from mobile displays
phones...It rained all night. There were such lightning tricks in the sky in the form of trees with many branches and very very
strong peals of thunder. They didn't dare to step out onto the balcony. Then all this miracle seemed to be concentrated on the island of Tiran and
it got even scarier.
At the same time, we personally saw how planes flew in the sky and came in for landing ...from this it became even
scarier)
A day later we went to Naama Bay, all the streets were full of standing water (photo). Egypt is not accustomed to such cataclysms and they do not
a system of drains is provided, as well as there is no effective local analogue of our Ministry of Emergency Situations. So apparently everything
dissipated by itself...
The workers at the Sheraton did a great job - they ran all over the building, apparently they called all the staff who had a day off - the buses came
with people, everyone was actively working everywhere, raking water, laying sheets, towels on the floor ...I don’t know what was in the resort, but
then one elderly Swiss couple said that they were terrified, because their water was almost knee-deep. However, after
my conclusion that it is a thousand times more difficult for people in Haiti now - she agreed and said that she thought the same way.
We had the sixth floor, and when one of the managers came to us, he said that we were still lucky ...those who lived on low
floors wet specifically. Photos are here.
We must give credit to the staff - Everything was fixed very quickly - water, light, electricity - the next morning. All connected
It turned out a little longer - they suffered for a couple of days, no Internet and no other connection.
NUTRITION
Deluxe all inclusive fully justified itself. 3 visits to a la carte restaurants (Tamarind - Indian and Portofino
Italian cuisine) was enough for 12 days + a varied menu for every taste in the main restaurant (White cruiser).
There is only one single place where we have been going to eat outside the hotel for 3 years. This Moonlight Cafe in Naama Bay is opposite the Kannabesh Hotel right by the sea. The director of this cafe Mr. Wagi Meleka became our friend. The absolutely indescribable atmosphere that we find ourselves in every time we communicate with this person is simply enchanting...
Coordinates: Main street to the left of the casino when viewed from the front.
In Tirana, apparently also not the season, or we landed on the wrong shore ....only sea urchins and a few fish. Yes, and coral
pieces, not impressed. However, I am sure that there are a lot of living creatures here since spring.
TOURS
They took on the Sheraton beach from the Aquarius company only to Tiran and to the Albatross water park in Haddab. (also they, that is, the company
"Aquarius" is presented in the Lobby in front of the main restaurant).
Departure to Tiran Island was scheduled at 9-30, meeting in the lobby at 9-15. We were in the lobby at 8-50, safely saw and
greeted those guys who wrote out a receipt for us yesterday, they said that they would come soon ....Exactly at 9-20
the Aquarius bus came - we gladly went to meet him, a kind Egyptian came out and looked at our receipt, and
said that we are not on the list, but we should not worry, because today there are 2 buses from Sheraton to Tiran to the port of Travko
and we have to wait 5 minutes.
After this meeting, we ended up waiting for more than half an hour at the main entrance to the hotel, where any transport vehicles come
funds from the outside - there was no one. We felt forgotten until some apparently manager of this Aquarius accidentally came out
and, of course, I approached him with our problem. He called the phone talking loudly about something and left after 3 minutes.
another unfamiliar representative of Aquarius - and said that some kind of mistake had occurred and he would take us to the port on his
personal car. He took us, handed us over to a representative in the port ...as we understood - the whole ship with 30-40 sightseers from all over
the world, because of this "mistake" of theirs, was waiting for only the two of us ...(although we were not to blame for anything ...
With the water park it turned out even more unpleasant. Paid 70 dollars for two from 10-30 to 16-30. They took us on time, we went again
the two of us in a minibus. The driver is good, calm, brought us, talked for 20 seconds at the reception of the water park - they gave us
coupons and we happily entered the territory of the Pik Albatros hotel, on whose territory the water park is located.
I want to note that on a previous visit we visited the CLEO PARK water park, which is located near the Hilton in Sharm, there
although there are 23 slides, unlike the Albatross (34 slides), somehow everything is more understandable and structured. We were all shown
they told us where to go, where to get towels, where to have lunch, etc....And here we entered and...got lost...
As a result, we found the Lockers area (cabins for changing clothes, storing things and issuing towels), but we were told that the rent
towels are $1 per person, box rental is $3 per person plus a deposit of $11 per person.
We froze in bewilderment. No, of course, it’s not a question - we would pay ....IF representatives of Aquarius somehow
warned us about this in advance or hinted at least something.
Agree, there is nothing difficult in telling those whom you send on a tour that we still need to take with us
of money.
We personally took $ 10 with us and then only by taxi, given the fact that we were forgotten on the previous excursion
pick up))) we didn’t have more money at that moment. As a result, I had to go to the main entrance, actively smile and
good English to agree that while we ride the slides and swim in the pools - our cameras and phones will remain in their safes at the reception. They kindly stepped in and helped us. We got so tired of such problems and decided not to tell anyone anything and not to find out anything with the Aquarius company (because we met with them every day on the beach) just in order not to spoil our mood
Outcome. When buying excursions - check the nuances ALWAYS. And tune in to P O Z I T I V. This is Egypt!
CONTACTS
I will be glad to answer any questions if they appear and share my impressions.
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