Egypt is an interesting country with many resort areas. In Hurghada, the tourism business began to take shape several decades ago, which means that the infrastructure of the Egyptian holiday is well developed. There are many hotels that are suitable for tourists with different requirements and preferences. Hotels of the highest category ("deluxe" or 5 stars) are in great demand among tourists. An example is the hotel complex Jasmine Palace Resort 5 *. It will be discussed in this article.
Briefly about the resort
Before we talk about the hotel, let's see what the city of Hurghada is like. A map of Egypt will tell you where this famous resort area is located. It is divided into two parts: the "old" city with attractions and architectural monuments and the "new" city with a large number of modern hotels.
It so happened that in many ways the quality of service and service in hotels depends on the location of the resort. Everyone knows that European hotels are fundamentally different, for example, from Turkish, despite the same category and stardom. Naturally, in "older" buildings, accommodation will cost less than in recently rebuilt hotels. Before an exciting trip, be sure to take a look at the year the hotel was founded.
Hurghada from year to year gathers millions of foreign tourists on its beaches. Many are attracted to the magnificent climate of the resort, because here you can relax all year round. A varied excursion program, clean beaches, coral reefs - all this attracts travelers from different countries.
Hurghada hotels are located throughout the city, the best hotels of Egypt (5 stars) are built along the coastline, some are near artificial lagoons.
Hotel Description
Jasmine Palace Resort is a luxurious hotel complex with an area of more than 100,000 m2, which is located on the picturesque coast of the Red Sea. The chic hotel amazes with its architecture, and the well-groomed and equipped area is pleasing to the eye. The tourist complex is immersed in lush and lush greenery, flower beds are everywhere. Five hotel buildings are interconnected by paths that lead to the central part of the hotel - a large pool. All buildings are made in the same style, in harmony with each other.
How to get there
Jasmine Palace Resort is located near Hurghada, 22 km from the center and 18 km from the international airport, so tourists quickly get to the hotel.
Travelers who did not book a transfer to the hotel will be able to get to the hotel by bus or taxi. The road will take no more than half an hour.
Description of rooms
Jasmine Palace Resort 5 (Hurghada) belongs to the category of large hotels. It has 690 rooms, which are divided into several types:
- standard;
- family;
- deluxe;
- family executive class.
Standard rooms have a maximum area of 37 m2. They are designed to accommodate several tourists. All rooms have either a sea or pool view, but there are rooms that overlook the garden.
Family rooms have a large area of 49 m2. The rooms are designed for travelers with children: there are two bedrooms and a shared bathroom. The executive room differs from the usual family room in that it has an additional bathroom and shower. Of course, the area of executive rooms is an order of magnitude larger than ordinary rooms - 80 m 2 .
The rooms of the de-lux category are slightly larger than the standard ones - 41 m 2 . They are better equipped.
A feature of the Jasmine Palace Resort rooms is that they all have good soundproofing. Vacationers can spend time quietly and relax without being distracted by extraneous sounds coming from their neighbors.
Each room has a spacious terrace or balcony, so you can watch the sunset. In the presence of a TV, minibar, safe and telephone. All rooms are furnished: a desk and dressing tables, chairs, bedside tables, wardrobes, armchairs, beds and a mirror - all at the guests' disposal. Flooring - laminate or carpet. All windows open, there is heating and air conditioning. The separate bathroom has a washbasin, shower, toilet, toiletries and a hairdryer. Upon request, a baby cot is available.
Infrastructure Jasmine Palace Resort
The hotel has paid parking, shopping arcades and a conference room for 300 people, made in a modern style. In addition, guests with disabilities can stay at the hotel, for whom there are specially equipped rooms and elevators.
Beach
The hotel is located right on the Red Sea coast. The hotel’s own beach does not need to be reached for a long time - it is only 100 meters from the buildings. The beach has a gentle slope to the sea. Everything necessary for a beach holiday (sun loungers, towels, umbrellas) is free for guests of the complex. There is a bar on site where you can enjoy a cold drink or cocktail.
Services, service
At Jasmine Palace Resort 5 (Hurghada) various types of services are provided, some of them are paid:
- laundry room;
- call a doctor;
- order taxi, tickets;
- car rent;
- currency exchange;
- ironing;
- room service;
- event services;
- dry cleaning;
- safe;
- Internet corner, Wi-Fi;
- a hall with computer games;
- TV-room and movie theater.
At the hotel you can take advantage of the free maid service, which is responsible for cleaning the room and changing linen several times a week. The hotel provides video surveillance in public areas and 24-hour front desk service. There is an ATM in the lobby.
Entertainment and leisure activities
At Jasmine Palace Resort (Hurghada)
There is plenty of entertainment for every taste: 7 pools, one of which is heated, a diving center, an animation program by the pool and on the beach. There is an aqua center where you can ride a water slide, ski and swim under the supervision of a coach.
For charming ladies, a beauty salon and a hairdresser are open from morning until evening. Tourists can get temporary tattoos, take part in sports and entertainment events, competitions, show programs, play giant chess, etc. The hotel has a so-called Health Center with a sauna, jacuzzi and steam room.
Lovers of outdoor activities can play beach volleyball, darts, billiards or visit the gym. No less popular way of spending leisure time was snorkeling, canoeing and surfing with a parachute (kiting).
From 22:00 to 24:00 you can dance at a disco or listen to live music. For those who wish to continue the banquet, dancing is provided until 2:30, but for a fee.
Nutrition
The hotel complex operates on an all-inclusive basis. This nutrition program is very convenient, but its effect extends to certain types of foods. In Jasmine Palace Resort (Egypt), all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included in the price.
The hotel has a main restaurant, where all breakfasts, lunches and dinners are held. The pool bar serves light snacks and fruits. BaySide Beach Bar offers pizza at certain times. For those who have visited the Asian restaurant Al Bushra for the first time, a free dinner is offered, but you need to reserve a table in advance. On site there is an Asian restaurant LAsiatik, where for a fee you can try oriental dishes.
Opposite the main restaurant is a hookah room. There is a lobby bar and a Dunes bar until 24:00, where you can get free drinks.
Opportunities for children
A vacation at the Jasmine Palace Resort with children will become less troublesome for parents, as there is everything necessary for entertaining young travelers on the territory: an outdoor heated pool in the winter, animation programs and playgrounds.
Children from 4 to 12 years old can attend a special children's play club, which is open daily from 10:30 to 16:00 local time. Babysitting services are paid separately.
The restaurant does not have a separate children's menu, but there are special chairs.
Cost of tours
Over the past ten years, tours to Egypt have become the most popular for Russians. Hotels that tourists choose most often have a high star rating (from 4 to 5). Most likely, this is due to the adequate cost of rest. The average price of a trip to the Jasmine Palace Resort for two with accommodation in a standard one-room suite will be 36,000 - 40,000 rubles for 7 nights.
Before buying a tour, it is worth noting the fact that rooms with garden views are much cheaper than others. For example, the same ticket to a room with a view of the pool will cost from 40,000 - 45,000 rubles.
The bonuses of the hotel, the so-called compliments from the hotel, affect the price of the tour: a meeting of the newlyweds with fruits and champagne, a birthday present (cake) and presents for regular customers (fruit basket). To receive bonuses you must provide the relevant data:
- A copy of the marriage certificate, if you are newlyweds;
- a copy of your passport if you had a birthday;
- data on previous visits, if you are a regular customer.
Travel recommendations / reviews
With the advent of virtual networks, it has become easier for tourists to search and select the necessary tours. Now every vacationer can share his impressions and emotions about this or that hotel. The Jasmine Palace Resort hotel did not pass by. Reviews about the accommodation, service and services are quite positive.
Tourists recommend visiting this hotel, but are advised to pay attention to some nuances:
- you should definitely take slippers with you, since swimming without them is dangerous for your health - you can hurt yourself on the coral bottom. If you haven't brought along an extra pair of shoes, don't be discouraged. There is a special store on the beach where you can buy everything you need;
- the entrance to the sea is gentle, but the depth is shallow. To swim in full growth, you must walk about 200 meters. Some complain that the water in the sea is dirty;
- they clean the rooms efficiently, but sometimes they forget to bring new toiletries or clean towels. It is better for staff to remind themselves more often, because the tip size does not affect the quality of cleaning;
- the air conditioner does not have a remote control in the room;
- not enough chairs in family rooms;
- the central beach bar is far from the sun loungers;
- there is no pier by the sea;
- There are almost no children's entertainments (water slides, etc.).
Many guests were pleased with their stay at the Jasmine Palace Resort. Tourists note the convenient location of the hotel complex, a varied menu in restaurants, informative and interesting excursion programs. Some animators rated the work of the animators as “three points”, however, staff and show programs change periodically. Tourists from Russia are pleased with the presence of Russian-speaking staff and channels in Russian, including children's ones. There are always free sun loungers and umbrellas on the territory, there is plenty of space, so tourists do not have to crowd around the pool. All numbers correspond to photos. Tourists also speak well of the supermarket, which is located near the complex. There you can always buy fresh vegetables and locally produced goods at affordable prices.
Most vacationers are advised to choose this hotel if you are planning a calm and measured vacation. The hotel often spends elderly guests and families with children. For those who love discos and noisy parties, Jasmine Palace Resort is not suitable.