Which hotel room types are best in Egypt resort hotels: view, balcony, noise level?
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 63 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 63 days ago
TL;DR
Superior rooms on floors 8 and 9 with balconies overlooking the kids' aquapark are highly recommended. Larger balcony rooms are noticeably more comfortable than standard ones.
Family rooms are available in buildings 38 and 32 (near reception). In corner rooms of building 38, one room is a pass-through with two bathrooms. In building 32 (room overlooking the Diet & Root restaurant roof), the rooms are separate, each with its own balcony, sharing one bathroom. Building 10 isn't as far from the sea as it seems — only about 2 extra minutes on foot, and buses aren't disruptive; aquapark noise is more of a concern for daytime naps.
Each building has 10 rooms: typically one room has a very large balcony, one has a small balcony, and the 2nd floor has French balconies. On the 1st floor, the balcony either faces a walkway with people passing by (less private) or there are more private rooms with a different balcony placement.
Guest reports suggest that most rooms have a similar layout, but second-floor rooms may be slightly smaller because of the balcony.
A family room in the outermost building was noted for having a very large balcony. Balcony privacy varies by building: some have grille-style dividers between neighboring balconies, while others have solid stone walls.
Rooms with two balconies may face different directions: in one example, one balcony overlooked construction while the other faced the fountain, so it is worth confirming the actual view in advance.
If booking a Standard Mountain View room, clarify in advance which direction the windows face — noise levels and views vary significantly depending on the specific room location.
Superior category rooms are available only on floors 8 and 9. A room on the 9th floor with a balcony overlooking the kids' aquapark received very positive feedback from guests.
Rooms with balconies are worth the upgrade — the difference in comfort between a small standard room and a larger room with a balcony is very noticeable.