Egypt has long been chosen by our compatriots as a place to spend a vacation. This is not surprising, because on the territory of this country there are a number of famous historical monuments, and the Red Sea, in terms of the wealth and beauty of its inhabitants, perhaps can not be compared with any other place on earth. If you add to this the excellent hotels with magnificent beaches, then a picture of a literally paradise place looms. One of the most popular resorts in Egypt is Hurghada. There are many different hotels for every taste and budget. Today we offer a closer look at one of the hotel complexes in this region - Apartment Hotel Elysees 4 *. We will find out what services are offered to tourists here, and also find out what you can do when you come to Hurghada on vacation.
Where is Apartment Hotel Elysees (Egypt) located
This hotel is located in Hurghada itself. The distance from the city center to the hotel is five kilometers. The airport is also only five kilometers from Apartment Hotel Elysees. Therefore, upon arrival, you can get to the hotel in just a few minutes, which is very convenient. The hotel is located on the second coastline, so you have to walk a little to the beach.
Hotel Description
Hotel Apartment Hotel Elysees 4 * opened just six years ago, in October 2008. Its total area is six thousand square meters. The building was built in a modern Art Nouveau style. Apartment Hotel Elysees is a small and very comfortable hotel. It is great for family vacations. The number of rooms is represented by 178 rooms of various types. All are furnished with new stylish and comfortable furniture. The hotel area is small, and there is practically no greenery, which, however, is characteristic of many hotel complexes in Egypt. Apartment Hotel Elysees is perfect for both the whole family and youth.
Hotel Policies
According to the rules adopted at Apartment Hotel Elysees 4 * (Hurghada), upon arrival, guests are checked in at 2 p.m. However, if you arrived earlier than the specified time, but your guests have already vacated your room, and the hotel staff has managed to clean, you will be settled immediately. If you still need to wait until two in the afternoon, then you can leave your luggage in the hotel’s storage room and go for lunch or go directly to the beach.
On the day of departure, the room must be vacated by noon. Since the hotel positions itself as a family, tourists with children of any age are allowed here. In addition, if you have a child under 12 years old in existing bedding, you will not have to pay extra for his stay. Also free is accommodation in the room of one child under two years of age, provided that it is placed in a crib. Please note that only one extra or baby cot can be accommodated in each room. The need to inform the hotel in advance about the need for such a service.
As for pets, the Apartment Hotel Elysees 4 * does not allow its guests to live on the territory of the hotel with their four-legged pets.
Payment for hotel accommodation is necessary on the day of departure (unless you bought a ready-made tour at a travel agency, where you paid). This can be done both in cash and using a Visa or Mastercard plastic card.
Number of rooms
The number of rooms Elysees Apartment Hotel (Hurghada) is represented by 178 single, double and triple spacious rooms. They all differ in a simple but very cozy interior, equipped with comfortable modern furniture. Each room includes a bedroom, a living area, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. It offers guests a telephone, satellite TV (with one channel in Russian), central air conditioning, a free safe (available in both rooms and at the reception), a mini fridge, and a hairdryer. Each room also has a terrace, standard or French balcony. The floor is covered with ceramic tiles. Room service is available at an additional cost. A minibar is also available for a fee.
Apartment Hotel Elysees is cleaned every day. Linen change - twice a week.
Sea beach
The hotel has its own private beach. It is located just a hundred meters from the hotel, but to get to it, you must cross the road. The beach is quite compact and sandy. The entrance to the sea is gentle. There are no corals in the immediate vicinity of the coast, so you can not be afraid to hurt your legs. However, before entering the water, it is still recommended to wear special shoes, since you can step on a sea urchin. The hotel offers beach loungers and parasols. Beach towels are also provided here . All of these services are free. There is also a pier on the beach. The water here is clear and clean. Vacationers with pleasure swim with masks, watching the funny and varied animals living in the Red Sea. Near the beach there is a free bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There is also access to the hotel’s wireless internet on the beach.
Dining at the hotel
The hotel offers several types of food: all inclusive, half board, full board and breakfast buffet. The hotel has two restaurants. One has a buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The second restaurant operates on an a la carte system, which means that here you can order dishes from the menu. There are also four bars for guests: in the lobby of the Napoleon hotel (open from 12 noon to midnight), by the pool (open from 11 am to sunset), beach bar (also open from 11 am until evening) and a pub "Lucky Dolphin", located outside the hotel. Apartment Hotel Elysees 4 * - reviews of tourists only confirm this - it offers its guests a wide selection of dishes, as well as a variety of drinks. It is impossible to remain hungry here either for adults or children.
Infrastructure
This hotel has a very developed infrastructure, allowing tourists to stay in it as convenient and enjoyable as possible. So, for example, the reception here operates round the clock. Therefore, if you are forced to check in at off-hours, or if you need any help urgently, you will always find a duty administrator in the lobby. The four-star Elysees Hotel offers its guests the following free services: safe at the reception and in rooms, wireless Internet in public areas, TV room, elevator. The hotel also has a spacious parking lot.
For a fee, you can visit the Internet corner, hairdresser, beauty salon, fitness center, sauna, bath, jacuzzi, massage and laundry services. In addition, the hotel has a round-the-clock medical center, which can be contacted in case of illness. Keep in mind that doctor services are paid.
In addition, there are shops in the hotel where you can buy souvenirs, as well as everything you need for a beach holiday. There is a postal kiosk, currency exchange and taxi service.
The hotel also has a conference room equipped with all necessary equipment. Its maximum capacity is three hundred people.
Entertainment at the hotel
The four-star Hotel Elysees offers its guests a rich entertainment program. So, throughout the whole day, until late at night, you will not be bored with perky and funny animators. In the evenings, various entertainment events are held here with discos, belly or latino dancing, etc.
In addition, during the day on a free basis you can play table tennis, volleyball, basketball, as well as darts or chess. Aerobics and water aerobics classes are available for a fee. The hotel also has a diving center. His services are also provided for a fee.
The hotel has two swimming pools for adults (one of which operates in winter) and a children's pool. Near them there are sun loungers and umbrellas, which hotel guests can use for free.
Reviews: Apartment Hotel Elysees 4 *
Most tourists who have been on vacation at this hotel agree that it really matches its four stars, and in some aspects even “pulls” five stars.
So, almost all our compatriots having a rest here celebrate the excellent work of the staff. The hotel staff is very quick, attentive and friendly. Due to the fact that the overwhelming majority of hotel guests are tourists from Russia or other CIS countries, almost all the employees here speak or at least understand the Russian language well. Therefore, you should not have problems communicating with staff.
Many travelers also note good food at the Elysees Hotel. Everything is very tasty, varied. For children there is a special menu. In a word, neither adults nor the smallest hotel guests will remain hungry.
In addition, most tourists praise the location of the hotel in the center of Hurghada. Leaving the hotel, you can easily find a lot of various shops, souvenir shops, restaurants, etc. The beach deserves attention. It is always very clean, and there are enough sun loungers for all vacationers.
Also, tourists who come to rest with children celebrate the hotel’s excellent animation program, designed for the youngest guests. So, the local animators can occupy your child from morning to evening.
In a word, despite the fact that there are also negative reviews, the vast majority of tourists were satisfied with their stay at Apartment Hotel Elysees 4 * and are ready to recommend this place to their relatives and friends.
Accommodation prices
The four-star Elysees Hotel in Hurghada positions itself as a place for an economical vacation with an optimal price-quality ratio. So, for a seven-day stay in a single room you will have to pay about $ 400. Rest for the same period in a family room will cost about $ 500, depending on the season.