Hurghada, The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh *****

Destination: Egypt - Hurghada
Resort: Hurghada
Depart: Gatwick - 21DEC07
Duration: 7 nights
Rating: 5 Stars (Official Star Rating)
Board: Bed & Breakfast
Cost: £1198 pp
Acc Name: The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh
Room Type: DELUXE

Description:

From the moment you arrive at this exclusive luxury resort on the Red Sea coast you know it is going to be very special. A discreet, gem of an all-suite hotel, it is located in 48 acres of grounds with 850 metres of pristine private beach.

The architecture is in the style of the region with dazzling domes, arches and columns. Peace and personal space epitomize the resort, with private courtyards, restful interiors and sunken baths. For guests who want even more exclusivity, all ‘grand’ and ‘royal’ suites have their own heatable plunge pools. Leisure facilities include a fine pool and a spa run by Banyan Tree. You can dine in your suite or al fresco in your courtyard. The Restaurant has commanding views of the sea and offers an à la carte menu of continental and Oriental cuisine or you may dine in the pool gazebo under a starlit sky reflected in the Red Sea. Whatever you choose, you will soon discover this is an oasis of refined design and excellent service.

Rooms

Air-conditioned deluxe/superior suites 96m2, grand suites 150, royal suites 225! All have double bed, glass-walled bathroom, sunken bath, shower, robes, slippers, hairdryer, living room through’ arches (seperate living/dining room in royal suites), 2 satellite TVs, mini-bar, free safe, little garden/courtyard. Superior, grand & royal suites have more features as a cost option.

Facilities

• 63 deluxe, 21 superior, 12 grand & 6 royal suites • Tiered swimming pool, private beach & jetty, loungers, shades & towels • Snorkelling equipment, saunas, gym & steam room, tennis court • Playroom for children 5-12 years (unsupervised) • Lounge, library. Available at an extra cost: Dive centre • Spa with private suites, hair & beauty salon, heated outdoor pool & jacuzzis • Boutique, bank • Laundry & 24-hour room service, baby-sitting • Meeting rooms, secretarial services. Bars & Restaurants: Pool bar (live evening music), indoor bar (discreet music at dinner) • Restaurants - Indian/Mediterranean, poolside (daytime light meals) & à la carte with open-air courtyard seating.