| Holiday time is precious and to call it a success you | | | | the service level is higher. Not always a rule though. |
| have to make sure not to choose a wrong hotel. | | | | All inclusive (included breakfast, lunch and dinner, local |
| After 5 years experience in tourism (Egypt, Turkey | | | | alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages) is good choice |
| and Spain), I can suggest for you a short check list | | | | if you are travelling with your family. Check if the |
| when choosing your best Hurghada hotels. | | | | hotel has a la carte restaurants and if they are |
| 1. How to choose my hotel location? | | | | included in AI system or not. In many places they are |
| First you should ask yourself: What is the goal of my | | | | and therefore offer great verity (Italian, Fish, Oriental |
| holiday? If the answer is excursions, to experience | | | | etc restaurants). Usually fresh juices, espresso, |
| local culture, nightlife, shopping -then choose the hotel | | | | imported beverages are extra. Higher category of AI |
| in city center or nearby (Sheraton road, Village Road, | | | | is Ultra All Inclusive, where everything a hotel serves |
| El Dahar). If family time, children, sun, sea, lots of | | | | should be included. |
| food - go for bigger hotels (minimum 150 rooms), by | | | | 4. How to choose my hotel room type? |
| the sea and higher category (4 or 5 stars). More of | | | | Whatever your travel agent says - DO NOT book a |
| them are situated in Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh and El | | | | standard room for more than 2 adults and a child. |
| Gouna Road area. | | | | Otherwise you will end up like in a school camp. For |
| 2. How to choose my Hurghada hotel category? | | | | bigger family connected rooms and family room |
| Bear in mind that the standards DO NOT equal to the | | | | types are available. Be sure to clarify the difference |
| European ones. Therefore to be safe, do not go | | | | before you travel, as sometimes it is impossible to |
| below 3 stars. Also note the hotel construction year - | | | | change things on spot. Sea view, pool view and other |
| some hotels have their stars from long time ago and | | | | extra wishes can be paid for through your travel |
| are not as equivalent to their category as newer | | | | agent. Otherwise it will just be your wish what the |
| hotels. This is not a rule though. | | | | hotel is not obligated to follow. If these options are |
| 3. How to choose my meal type in Hurghada hotels? | | | | not in the travel agent contract then a 10-20 USD tip |
| Prefer HB meal type (only breakfast and dinner | | | | or extra payment on spot can help you out. |
| included; drinks and lunch extra charge) if you are | | | | 5. How to book a Hurghada hotel? |
| planning to explore Egypt and spend therefore less | | | | Go to Hurghada Hotels to make online reservation. |
| time on the hotel territory. Usually HB meal type | | | | You can book now and pay when you check in. |
| means more tips to the service people and therefore | | | | |