If you belong to the category of people who prefer a measured comfortable rest on the seashore, and plan a trip to Egypt, then as a suitable option for accommodation, we suggest you consider the hotel Baron Palms Resort 5 * (Sharm El Sheikh).
Location
This five-star hotel is located in the resort area of the Egyptian Sharm El Sheikh, on the shores of the Red Sea. Naami Bay is 25 kilometers away. The nearest airport is just five kilometers away. So after arrival, you can reach the hotel in just a quarter of an hour.
Sharm El Sheikh, Baron Palms Resort 5 *: photos and description
A distinctive feature of this hotel is the fact that only guests over the age of 16 are accepted here. After all, the hotel complex is designed for a calm and relaxed vacation, which is sometimes impossible when young children frolic nearby. By the way, family tourists can settle in a nearby hotel, part of the same network.
As for the Baron Palms Resort Hotel, it opened in 2005. Recently, repairs have been made here. On the territory there are two large swimming pools, sun terraces, restaurants (buffet and à la carte), bars, sports grounds, an amphitheater, spa, gym and much more. Baron Palms Resort has at its disposal a 600-meter sandy beach only 200 meters away from the main building. A bar is equipped here, where you can not only enjoy drinks, but also, if you wish, have a snack.
Also on site there are several shops where you can buy, for example, a mask for snorkeling.
Housing stock
In total, the hotel in question has 230 comfortable rooms of the following categories: standard double and triple rooms, junior suites, deluxe rooms and family rooms. All apartments are spacious, stylishly decorated, recently renovated. Regardless of the category, each room has comfortable furniture, a TV with cable channels, a telephone, air conditioning, a balcony or terrace, a minibar, a safe, a bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. Cleaning is done every day, linen and towels are updated several times a week. In addition, maids replenish bath supplies and the contents of the minibar as necessary. In addition, upon check-in, you will find a tea / coffee maker, bathrobe and slippers. Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel. This service is free.
Baron Palms Resort 5 *: reviews of Russian travelers
Modern people try as responsibly as possible to the process of spending money. This applies not only to any purchases, but also to travel. So, if earlier most tourists were content only with the official description of a hotel and the recommendations of managers from travel agencies, today people planning a vacation try to collect as much information as possible about the place where they are going. In particular, almost everyone is trying to study the maximum number of reviews of those who have already happened to stay in a particular hotel. This allows you to make a more complete and closer to reality idea of the place where tourists have to spend several weeks on vacation. After all, no one wants to experience unpleasant surprise, having arrived on a long-awaited vacation in another country. The comments of other people reveal the advantages and disadvantages of hotels. In this regard, we decided to save you a little time and energy by offering to familiarize yourself with the generalized comments of our compatriots regarding their stay at the Baron Palms Resort (Sharm-El-Sheikh). 5 *, in their opinion, the hotel is quite deserving. The vast majority of holidaymakers, according to their reviews, were very pleased with their choice. But find out in more detail.
Hotel itself
As for accommodation in the hotel complex, our compatriots were quite satisfied with the rooms offered to them. In their comments, they note that if you don’t like the apartment with something (for example, the view from the window), you can inform the reception about it and you will be asked to choose one of the available rooms for your taste. Moreover, none of the administrators will expect a monetary reward from you for this service. In general, all the apartments here, according to tourists, are very spacious, clean, bright, with fresh repairs, excellent furniture and modern appliances. Despite the fact that the hotel is not new, it manages to be maintained in excellent condition. Many guests of the Baron Palms Resort (Sharm-El-Sheikh) in their comments note that the apartments have very comfortable beds, guaranteeing you a great night's rest. All equipment in the rooms is almost new, in working condition. In the bathroom there are bath accessories - shower gel, soap, shampoos, balms, etc. The only thing that, according to the guests, is not there are toothbrushes and pastes. Towels and bed linen, according to the reviews of our compatriots, are new, snow-white and without a hint of the slightest stains. Update them regularly. In addition, guests are provided with bathrobes and slippers. The rooms have sets for making coffee or tea, and stocks of the minibar, as well as stocks of bath toiletries, are regularly replenished by maids.
Population
Many of the guests who arrived at the Baron Palms Resort 5 * hotel (Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt) in the morning were pleasantly surprised by the fact that they were provided with rooms almost immediately. And this despite the fact that according to the rules of the hotel check-in is carried out after two in the afternoon. In addition, our compatriots note that they were met by a personal driver at the airport, which was very nice. Upon arrival at the hotel, the ladies wore beautiful Hawaiian necklaces, and all travelers were offered refreshments to rest and relax off the road, until the administrator prepared everything for check-in. The guests were also pleased with the fact that porters were engaged in their luggage, so that guests did not have to carry heavy suitcases themselves.
Hotel Territory
Own territory of the hotel complex Baron Palms Resort, the reviews of which we are now considering, seemed to our compatriots not very large. However, according to them, everything is very well planned here, so everyone has enough space. In addition, the territory itself is very well-groomed, clean, green. In addition, thanks to numerous palm trees and trees, it is hidden from prying eyes, which has a calm, measured rest.
Kitchen
Unlike many other hotels in both Egypt and other countries (including the five-star establishments), the food reviews at Baron Resort Palms (Sharm El Sheikh) are completely positive. So, travelers note that even the most fastidious gourmets will be satisfied with the variety of menus and the quality of dishes. According to our compatriots, even people watching their figure in the hotel restaurant will be difficult to resist, so as not to try a variety of delicious dishes. So, guests in their comments note that the menu always had dishes from different varieties of meat, poultry, fish, a variety of snacks, salads, soups, fresh fruits and, of course, sweets. In addition, guests recall with pleasure that they had the opportunity to taste honey of various varieties, including honeycombs. Every day in the main hotel restaurant was themed. So, for example, on Monday the main emphasis was on Italian cuisine, on Tuesday - on Mexican, on Wednesday - on Egyptian, and on Thursday - on international. Moreover, the cooks were very successful in a variety of dishes. In addition, many hotel guests were pleased with the fact that tables in restaurants are always fully served, which is a rarity for resorts. In addition, according to the rules of the hotel complex, it is not allowed to come to lunch or dinner in beachwear. Even in the buffet restaurant, visitors did not have to walk and lay their own meals. It was enough to inform the waiter of their preferences.
As for restaurants operating in the format of a la carte, most of all tourists liked the fish one. According to travelers, you could go there at least every day, but you had to pre-register (you can do this at the reception).
Beverages
Despite the fact that the “ol inclusive” system at the Baron Resort Palms includes only locally produced drinks, guests note that their quality was quite worthy. In addition, in their reviews, many hotel guests are pleased to note the fact that you could always enjoy freshly squeezed juice in the restaurant or bar. Also, many appreciated the presence of coffee made from beans.
Beach vacation
Since this issue is very important for many people going on vacation to Egypt, many tourists mention it in their reviews. As for the five-star hotel “Baron Palms Resort”, then, according to our compatriots, it is great for a beach holiday. So, the private beach of the hotel complex is large, sandy, very clean. It is only 200 meters away from the hotel. There is a sufficient number of sun loungers and tents from the sun. There is also a beach bar serving drinks and snacks. By the way, there are also waiters here. Therefore, you do not even need to get up again from the sunbed and go to the bar. Just tell your waiter about your wishes and he will bring drinks and snacks to you. In addition, upon arrival at the beach you will be offered a bottle of cold water. Here you can take a towel. So there is no need to carry it from the hotel.
Sunset in the sea on the beach of the hotel, according to travelers, is sandy, gentle, to go far to the depths. If you want to swim, it is convenient to use the pontoon. Near the shore is a luxurious coral reef. Many tourists claim that he is one of the best in Sharm El Sheikh. Therefore, be sure to arm yourself with a snorkeling mask and fins in order to admire the most interesting underwater inhabitants.
Entertainment at the hotel
On the territory of the five-star hotel complex Baron Resort Palms, as guests note, there are two large pools. They are very beautifully decorated, in addition, they have different water temperatures. One of the pools has a waterfall. Sun terraces are nearby. Sun loungers and parasols are enough for everyone. So you can forget about the need to get up early in the morning and run to the pool to occupy a deck chair, as is the case in some hotels in Egypt. Bars also work here. Drinks are delivered to vacationers by waiters. By the way, towels are issued here.
Some tourists during their stay also visited the gym and spa at the hotel. However, a number of guests in their reviews indicate that management should think about improving these infrastructure facilities, since they are somewhat not up to the standard of a five-star luxury hotel. But no serious complaints were made either to the gym or to the spa by travelers.
Animation
Since the concept of the Baron Resort Palms hotel (Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt) provides for a calm measured relaxation, noisy entertainment programs, according to tourists, you will not find here. So, loud music that sounds all day long will not bother you. However, there are still animators. They unobtrusively offer guests to do yoga, water aerobics, gymnastics, learn dance movements, play volleyball, tennis, darts, etc. In the evenings, entertainment shows are held in the amphitheater of the hotel complex. They are attended by both a team of local animators and guest artists. Moreover, as our compatriots say, the program is always different and very interesting. So, here you can see the performances of acrobats, magicians, dancers and much more. After the show, guests can head to the disco.
Staff
As for the employees of the hotel we are considering, our compatriots had practically no complaints about them, judging by their comments. According to tourists, all the staff here are well trained, professional, friendly. Travelers feel themselves in the hotel as dear guests, whom everyone is happy and everyone is trying to please. Moreover, the attitude of the staff, according to vacationers, does not change at all depending on whether you leave a tip or not.