Many tourists who come to rest in Hurghada are looking for a hotel that would have a high level of service and quality of service. Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 * - a hotel complex that is ideally suited to these requirements. Staying there, you can safely count on a portion of high-quality and relaxing holiday. About him and will be discussed below.
About the resort
Sahl Hasheesh Resort, which means "green valley", was built recently. This is a new tourist center, located near Hurghada, through which passes a modern promenade with a length of 12 kilometers. Now the resort is being built up, several hotels are already ready to receive guests. The name of the tourist zone speaks for itself: green gardens and groves are planted throughout the territory, and white sandy beaches attract tourists with its virgin purity.
Where is the hotel located?
Convenient location at the Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 * hotel (Egypt). Traveler reviews often point out this fact. Not far from the center of Hurghada, you will spend no more than 15-20 minutes on the road to the main streets of the city. It is easy to find, the hotel stands in the famous area of Hurghada - Sahl Hasheesh. An international airport is also nearby - just 18 kilometers from the hotel.
The hotel complex Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 * on the map is very easy to find. It is surrounded by the Red Desert Mountains, and it is located on the Red Sea coast.
Description
The hotel complex looks like it is a castle from an ancient Arabian tale. All buildings and structures are made in the same style in beige tones. The territory is tiled with light tiles, green palm trees surround the pools and paths leading to the hotel. Hotel buildings have several floors, they are also made of white brick. The hotel has an area of 62,000 square meters. It blows with novelty and modernity, despite the fact that the tourist center itself is built in a simple Arabic style.
The hotel has its own beach with a length of more than 160 meters. The main feature of the Sahl Hasheesh Red Sea is its crystal clear and clear waters.
Rooms and Accommodation
Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 * has 292 rooms, which classifies it as a large hotel. All rooms are spacious and comfortable, each of them has a standard set of amenities: bath or shower with necessary toiletries (slippers, bathrobes, towels), individual air conditioning, hairdryer, minibar and telephone. Each room has the ability to watch TV on satellite channels. Surely there is a balcony or terrace.
Each tourist can choose a suitable room, in the Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 * (Hurghada) all apartments are divided into:
- Standard area of 37 square meters. m and overlooking the garden. Two adults and one child can live there. The room has a bedroom and a bathroom (95 rooms).
- Superior sea view - rooms with sea view. In addition to the location of the windows, the rooms are no different from the standart room (82 rooms). There is a private terrace or balcony.
- Deluxe rooms with private access to the central pool, 2 adults + two more (32 rooms) can stay here.
- The chalet is 62 square meters. m with a seating area, shower and bath with panoramic views. Iron and ironing board are added to basic amenities.
- Junior Suite - in addition to the bedroom, there is also a living room with a sofa. The total area of the rooms is slightly larger (12 rooms).
- Grand Suite, there are two bathrooms, a bedroom with a door and a living room (3 rooms).
- Suite Deluxe - apartments are 102 square meters. m, in addition to the above amenities there is also a jacuzzi (10 rooms).
- Connecting / neighboring rooms - there can accommodate 4 adult tourists + 2 additional children, the apartments have bedrooms, bathrooms, as well as two TVs.
Of the total number of rooms, most are designed for non-smokers, there are 2 specially equipped rooms for people with disabilities.
Cleaned in the rooms daily, the same applies to changing linen and towels.
Infrastructure
Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 * (Hurghada) has a number of additional services that are provided to guests of the resort both for free and for money. The hotel offers tourists to take advantage of:
- a private beach with a length of more than 200 meters;
- by bus with a route to the center of Hurghada and the Marina area;
- parking;
- round-the-clock porter services;
- laundry, dry cleaning;
- Taxi;
- doctor's services;
- SPA salon, hairdresser;
- Wi-Fi zone
- the library;
- ATM
- parking lot;
- video and audio surveillance;
- conference room;
- souvenir shops on site.
As for the halls for various events, the Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh has 5 * 3 of them. The total area is 276 square meters. m. Most often, celebrations are held in the "Style Theater", which seats more than 200 tourists. The rest of the halls are used for negotiations and presentations for small groups of people. There is also a specially designated place for exhibitions, coffee breaks. In general, conference rooms can be called a full-fledged business center with a full range of services for holding meetings.
Entertainment and relaxation
Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 * (Egypt) has a diverse infrastructure. From the entertainment in the hotel complex there is everything that befits a five-star hotel:
- several outdoor pools on site;
- jacuzzi;
- fresh heated pool;
- A wide entertainment program complete with an energetic team of animators who speak several languages;
- a center for professional diving, an aquacomplex with water slides;
- SPA treatment area;
- gym;
- barbershop;
- sauna, bath and massage.
Vacationers can have fun on the beach, playing volleyball or soccer on the sand. The hotel also offers tourists to participate in various competitions in water polo, boccia and other sports. In the pool you can enjoy water gymnastics. For those who wish to spend their leisure time in a more relaxed atmosphere, there are billiards, darts and table tennis. By the way, there is no need to pay for using tennis rackets and balls. Active tourists can rent bicycles or play real tennis on the court. Lighting the territory, instructor lessons and renting the court itself cost extra money.
Fans of excursions to interesting places also stay at the Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 * (Egypt). A photo Attractions that are nearby, you will certainly show at the reception. Most often, tourists go to the picturesque Giftun island or to the Marina area, where you can stroll around the local El Souk bazaar and buy souvenirs and all kinds of small things. Travelers visit Cairo, make boat trips, admire the beauty of the monasteries of St. Peter and Antonio. The hotel staff will be happy to tell you about all the places that can be viewed nearby.
Private beach is another advantage of any hotel. The length of the white sand of the hotel is small, the length of a private beach is 150-160 meters. For hotel guests there is an equipped shower, beach towels, sun loungers, mattresses and umbrellas. All of this can be used for free. About the beach Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 * (Hurghada) guest reviews are only positive. However, vacationers strongly recommend bringing special shoes with them to enter the sea, otherwise you can easily hurt yourself on the coral bottom. Tourists are waiting for a variety of water activities - snorkeling (diving with flippers and a mask), water polo, surfing. You can also rent a catamaran or ride a motor boat. Hire of equipment for snorkeling is free, for the services of an instructor and sports equipment you need to pay separately.
Food at the hotel. restaurants and bars
The all-inclusive program, or as it is customary to say in Russia, ol inclusive, is a feature of the Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 *. Reviews which guests of the hotel leave, mention this pleasant bonus of the hotel. A free set of services, drinks and snacks - all this makes the rest more enjoyable.
There are two restaurants on site. The main one, called Al Kasr, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, offers visitors international dishes. Vacationers can eat from 7 am to 10.30 local time. Lunch takes place at 13.00-15.30, and dinner ends at 22.30. As is customary in hotels of such stardom, guests are treated to snacks and dishes from the buffet. As for free drinks, whiskey and gin can be drunk in all hotel bars. The same applies to non-alcoholic cocktails and juices. Tourists note: the entrance to the catering establishment is only in casual clothes. In a swimsuit or pareo no one will let you go, no matter how hungry you are. The restaurant has a summer terrace, air conditioning and a special diet section on the menu. It is designed for 220 visitors at a time.
Italian cuisine can be enjoyed at La Cucina Restaurant. There you can taste handmade pasta, pizza or try snacks from the chef himself. Quiet and cozy atmosphere will be a pleasant addition to unforgettable dishes.
During the day, you can sit at the poolside bar. "Sea breeze" - this is the name of the main place of spending Russian travelers at the Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 * (Hurghada). A photo Bars and other restaurants can be requested from your tour operator before buying a tour. What does the Sea Breeze like so much for our compatriots? Firstly, there you can drink your favorite cocktail with ice absolutely free, as this product is included in the ol inclusive program. In the evenings, interesting evening shows and culinary competitions are held at the bar. In addition, there you can order a barbecue, which is so lacking for Russians even in Egypt.
After sunset, the eastern cafe Al Khan opens. Visitors can sit there until dawn, drinking aromatic tea or freshly squeezed juice. Guests of the cafe can order a hookah.
In the lobby bar, which is located in the main building of the hotel, you can play billiards or darts. The calm atmosphere combined with your favorite cocktail will allow you to relax a bit after a busy day. The bar is open around the clock.
Fans of noisy parties and dances until the morning can have fun at the local disco La Bonita. There you can enjoy modern music and dance to the popular hits of DJs. At night, visitors to the disco are waiting for neon lights and noisy companies of the Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 * hotel. A photo the parties held are probably on the reception or on the hotel website. But it’s best to visit there yourself, because the pictures will not be able to convey the real atmosphere of fun that happens there at night.
Children's Tourism at Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh
Many tourists plan their holidays with children. Unfortunately, not all hotels provide for children's entertainment, babysitting services, etc. However, the five-star Old Palace Resort is fully equipped to welcome young vacationers. The main restaurant has special children's furniture - tables and chairs. A baby cot is available on request.
As for entertainment, there is a shallow freshwater pool, a special playground and a club where kids can have fun, watch cartoons and play with animators.
Cost of tours
It is easy to buy a tour to the hotel Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 *. Modern services allow you to choose a ticket without leaving home. The main thing is to determine the date of the trip and the type of room. After that, you can easily pick up the suitable option in Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 *. The price for various accommodation options (3, 4, 5, 7 nights) is different. If desired, you can stay at the hotel for 14 nights. The cost of tours varies from 24 to 38 thousand rubles for 1 person. The average price for two tourists who plan to stay in a deluxe room for 8 nights is 60-70 thousand rubles.
Tips and reviews of vacationers
Today, not every hotel can boast of such a good attitude towards itself as the Old Palace Resort. A large number of positive reviews speaks volumes. According to statistics, tourists had an unpleasant opinion about the hotel during the construction of the hotel. As you know, it opened relatively recently and received guests even when the repair process was not completed. This caused some inconvenience among vacationers in the Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 *, reviews which were with some comments.
Over the past few years, the hotel has been completed, and the number of positive opinions has increased dramatically. Most tourists are completely satisfied with the rest in the hotel. The hotel complex makes a very positive impression, it is well guarded. Before entering the territory there is even a post with a metal detector. This fact suggests that the hotel cares about the safety of its guests. The first impression also does not spoil the hotel lobby - comfortable furniture, beautiful decor. There is a staircase and an elevator in the lobby, there are even signs with a direction, so getting lost there just will not work.
All vacationers without exception note the well-groomed area near the hotel. Green spaces and fountains delight the eye. Near the hotel is always perfectly clean, so many tourists walk around the territory barefoot. Travelers who have been to the hotel before the completion of the repair write that the interior of the hotel has become more European. Oriental flavor remained in the fine details of the hotel decoration. Some people like it, and some believe that the hotel used to be truly “Arabian”. Do not be silent about the cleanliness of the beach. In addition to lifeguards who are on duty on the coast, there are special people who help with the search for equipment, free sun loungers, etc.
The atmosphere that prevails near the hotel is favorable and calm. Despite the large number of own shops and souvenir shops, you will not find intrusive sellers here. Many vacationers notice the beauty of the walking area of Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 *. The reviews of 2014 are very positive, their authors urge tourists to pay attention to the beautiful landscapes of the Red Sea and the "Hurghada" expanses that open from the pier. Until this year, this was not the case in Sahl Hasheesh.
As for the rooms and the service in them, there are no serious complaints from the guests. The rooms are cleaned quickly and efficiently enough. The rooms are equipped with comfortable furniture, there is everything necessary for a comfortable stay. There are almost no negative reviews that the crane or air conditioning broke during the rest. The hotel staff is friendly and friendly. Many note the openness of the Egyptians and a constant desire to help.
A fun animation program is one of the main advantages of the Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 *. Reviews 2014 very positive in this regard. Tourists note that the quality of entertainment shows has become much higher. Energetic animators amuse the audience in the morning, mini-discos, competitions and games are organized. Many vacationers liked the evening program - every day they choose Mr. and Mrs. hotel, playing live music. Some vacationers were surprised by the fire show, oriental and international dances always take place with a bang.
Tourists in many of their reviews pay attention to the presence of diverse and interesting excursions. Many recommend taking a boat trip, it’s called "Oriental Boat Trip". Those who purchased a trip to the Bathyscaphe were not satisfied with their choice. Travelers said that all the windows were dirty, in the halls there are always crowds of people, etc. Tourists advising tourists with children to visit the dolphinarium. There is always fun and interesting.
Dining at the hotel tourists are rated 5. Vacationers are always surprised by the variety of menus and quality of service. Even on the busiest day, waiters try to serve all customers quickly. Dishes are always prepared from different products, large portions, fresh drinks. True, the menu is written in English, which is not very convenient for those who do not know this language. Russian-speaking waiters are also few.
In addition to all the above advantages of the hotel, many vacationers note the high quality work of local photographers. You can find them near the entrance to the main restaurant.
According to the guests, check-in is very fast, you do not have to wait long when the number is removed. The attendants always offer water or a snack.
Of course, there is no rest without any minor misunderstandings. Some described situations when the reserved room was occupied by someone else, someone did not like the atmosphere in the apartments provided. But all these are isolated cases. Despite minor troubles, the overall impression of a holiday at the Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh did not go bad. Many tourists come here with pleasure to relax again and advise this hotel to friends.