If you prefer a comfortable, calm and measured rest and choose Egypt as a place for spending your holidays, Sharm El Sheikh, Iberotel Palace 5 * may be a suitable option. That this hotel offers, and we will talk further.
Location
The five-star Iberotel Palace Hotel is located in the most popular resort of the Red Sea - Sharm El Sheikh. It is located in the Old Town area within walking distance of the Old Market. Naam Bay is 7 kilometers away and the airport is 20 kilometers away. The hotel is located on the seashore and has at its disposal a large private sandy beach.
Iberotel Palace 5 * (Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh): description, photo
A feature of this hotel is the fact that only guests over 18 years old can stay here. Therefore, if you plan to go on vacation with your children, then you should look for another hotel to accommodate.
Iberotel Palace opened its doors for the first time almost 20 years ago, in 1996. The last large-scale reconstruction was carried out in 2012. The hotel's housing stock is represented by 263 rooms of the categories Superior, Deluxe, Suite, Junior Suite and Royal Suite.
The hotel complex has several swimming pools, sun terraces, bars, restaurants (the main one with a buffet and several a la carte), spa, gym, sports grounds, parking, beauty salon, internet cafe, diving -center, laundry, dry cleaning, physician's office and much more.
Housing stock
As previously noted, the hotel has at its disposal 263 rooms. They are located in four three-story buildings. According to tourists who had previously rested at Iberotel Palace 5 * (Sharm El Sheikh), the location of the rooms is the most successful in the blocks located closer to the reception. Therefore, experienced travelers are advised to check in these apartments if possible.
In general, regardless of the category, all rooms are very spacious (from 36 sq. Meters), bright, with a fresh repair. They are furnished with modern furniture and appliances. There is a large flat-screen TV with cable channels (including those broadcasting in Russian), a refrigerator, a safe, air conditioning, a bathroom with a hairdryer, and a balcony or terrace with a pleasant view. Rooms are cleaned daily and towels are changed. Maids update their bedding several times a week. At any time, guests have the opportunity to use the room service.
Cost
As for the price of accommodation in the five-star Iberotel Palace, according to the Russians who have been here, it is quite consistent with the category and level of service at the hotel. So, accommodation for two for seven days will cost you from 59 thousand rubles for a superior room, from 63 thousand rubles for a superior room with a partial sea view, from 94 thousand rubles for a junior suite, from 110 thousand rubles for a representative suite and from 256 thousand rubles for a royal suite. The cost of living in all cases includes meals on the ol inclusive system.
Reviews of travelers from the Russian Federation about holidays at the Iberotel Palace Hotel
As you know, today tourists are trying with great attention to approach the process of choosing and booking hotels in a particular country in the world. At the same time, they focus not only on official information and recommendations of the tour operator, but also try to read as many reviews of other people as possible. After all, travelers who stayed in a particular hotel, in their comments indicate not only the pros, but also the cons of hotels. This allows you to make a closer look to the real state of affairs and save yourself from disappointment after the long-awaited vacation. If you consider Iberotel Palace 5 * (Sharm-El-Sheikh), a photo of which can be seen in this article, as a place to stay in Egypt, then we suggest you study the comments of our compatriots who have already been here. Looking ahead a bit, we note that the vast majority of tourists were very pleased with their choice. According to them, the hotel is consistent with both the cost of living and its category. But we learn about everything in more detail.
Hotel itself
In general, almost all the guests of Iberotel Palace 5 * (Sharm-El-Sheikh), the reviews of which we are reviewing, were satisfied with the apartments offered to them. True, some guests complained that their rooms were quite noisy due to music coming from the territory of a neighboring hotel. However, if you wanted, you could ask the reception administrator to relocate you. If there are free rooms of the category you paid for, you will definitely be provided with more suitable apartments.
In general, the placement of special complaints from our compatriots did not cause. So, the rooms in this hotel complex, according to them, are quite spacious and bright, with a stylish design, freshly renovated. Furniture and appliances are new, modern. Everything works without interruption. If any breakdown suddenly happens, then after contacting the reception it will be eliminated as soon as possible.
Service
As for cleaning the rooms of Iberotel Palace 5 * (Sharm El Sheikh), reviews of tourists indicate the fact that it is carried out daily and very high quality. So, our compatriots assure that the maids here are not lazy not only to take out the trash and wipe the dust, but also to wash the floors. In addition, towels are updated every day and stocks of soap, shampoo, shower gel, etc. are replenished. Bed linen is changed several times a week. Throughout the day, guests can order room service for free.
Territory, location
Despite the fact that the hotel is small, according to travelers, there is enough space here. So, there are a lot of greenery, picturesque palm trees, there is a fruit garden. There are several beautiful places on the territory where you can make amazing photographs as a keepsake.
Pleased guests and the location of Iberotel Palace 5 * (Sharm El Sheikh). So, from him in just a few minutes you can get to Naami Bay. In addition, the airport is close by. Therefore, upon arrival, you do not have to shake on the bus for a couple of hours.
Nutrition
Iberotel Palace 5 * (Egypt, Sharm-El-Sheikh) rating is quite high thanks to the excellent work of restaurants and bars. After all, as you know, tourists very often complain about catering not only in budget hotels, but even in five-star hotels. Iberotel Palace can safely be called a pleasant exception to the rule. Of course, as our compatriots say, here you should not rely on the fact that every day from morning to evening you will be fed black caviar and king prawns, but the variety of dishes and the quality of their preparation are very worthy. In addition, theme nights are regularly held here. For example, once a week you will be offered to taste Japanese cuisine. In general, in the main restaurant you can always try perfectly cooked dishes from different types of meat, poultry, fish, seafood (especially guests praise squid), snacks, soups, salads, fresh vegetables and fruits. Sweet tooth will also be delighted. After all, the choice of delicious desserts is very wide. You can also enjoy ice cream for lunch and dinner.
Tourists did not complain about the quality of drinks offered in local bars. So, according to them, there is always something to choose from.
Sea
As our compatriots note, almost all Sharm el-Sheikh hotels (Iberotel Palace 5 * is no exception) offer their guests an excellent beach holiday. As for the hotel under consideration, it is located on the seashore. From residential buildings to the beach you can leisurely walk in a couple of minutes. In addition, if you wish, you can use the hotel’s shuttle service. However, as noted by travelers, most of the guests preferred to walk on foot. Moreover, it is not only pleasant, but also useful. As for the most private beach, Iberotel Palace, it is quite large and sandy. There are many sun loungers and parasols. Also on the beach are equipped with tents with curtains for two. Many guests really enjoyed being here. There is also a bar with drinks and snacks on the beach. Experienced travelers pay attention that free food can be taken only by vacationers with the Pharaoh Club food system. If you just have “all inclusive”, then you will have to pay extra for pizza and hamburgers.
In their comments, many tourists note a magnificent sunset in the sea from the beach. So, it is sandy and gentle. Especially this fact will be welcomed by vacationers who do not swim very well. If you do not plan to swim outside the hotel, then you will not need rubber shoes, since there are no corals and stones at the bottom. However, do not forget that almost all tourists come to Sharm El Sheikh not only for a beach holiday, but also to admire the diversity of the inhabitants of coral reefs. There is no reef near Iberotel Palace. But from the hotel beach everyone is taken by boat to a nearby beach, near which there are corals. Going here, be sure to grab the mask and, if desired, flippers, as well as special rubber shoes, so as not to get hurt.
Entertainment at the hotel
Based on the impressions of our compatriots, it can be stated that Iberotel Palace 5 * (Egypt, Sharm-El-Sheikh), the photographs of which can be admired in this article, is perfect for a relaxing, measured vacation. After all, here you will not see loudly screaming children and their equally loud parents. As tourists note, for the most part the hotel is represented by travelers over 50 from Western Europe. A lot of English people are resting here. In this regard, coming here, you should not rely on an over-clockwork animation program. Of course, there are animators, but they are unobtrusive. So, they offer to do water aerobics, yoga, stretching, play water polo, beach volleyball or boccia. In the evenings, entertaining performances are held with guest artists. After that, everyone can dance. However, as our compatriots note, this is not a disco, but rather dances. After all, they mostly include slow music. But if you wish, you can always go to one of the nightclubs of Sharm El Sheikh and get there to its fullest.
The hotel has two large pools. Nearby there is a sun terrace and bar. There are enough sun beds here for everyone.
In addition, guests of the hotel complex can visit the hammam, sauna, massage room, gym. The hotel has tennis courts and sports fields.
Staff
As follows from the comments of our compatriots, the hotel staff left the most favorable impression. So, according to tourists, all the staff here are well trained, attentive, friendly. In addition, a big plus is the fact that despite the large number of tourists from Europe, almost all hotel workers speak Russian. So you will not have any communication problems here.