ACCOMMODATION IN EGYPT
The following accommodation list is grouped into categories ranging from A (highest) to E (lowest) based on their level of facilities and services. Wherever possible we have tried to maintain consistency in categories across the country. We use an A-E scale rather than star-ratings, as we don't always agree with the official star ratings given to different hotels within a country, and also the standard of different star ratings varies from country to country.
In the Facts Box at the top of all our tour pages, the accommodation used in each location on that tour is shown with a link to the A-E levels shown below. You can use these to get more information about the places you'll be staying while doing our tours.
Important Notes:
- While they are our preferred choices, the hotel names below are given as a guide only, and we use them subject to availability. Sometimes in peak seasons, or for example if maintenance work is being carried out in a hotel, we may use other carefully selected hotels of the same standard.
- If you are joining one of our group tours, or booking a private departure on the normal tour itinerary, then we will confirm which hotels we will be using for your tour about a week before departure. If you want to guarantee a stay in a particular hotel, then please request a tailor-made tour.
- Please bear in mind that hotel standards in Egypt are not always directly comparable to those in the UK or other Western countries.
We have created detailed information pages for many of the hotels detailed below - simply follow the links below to see more information about them. Where these are not available, links are given to the hotels own websites.
A
- Cairo - Pyramids area - Oberoi Mena House, Le Meridien Pyramids,
- Cairo - City Centre - Cairo Marriott, Semiramis
- Luxor - Nile Palace (formerly Le Meridien), Sonesta St. George
- Aswan - Pyramisa Isis Island Resort, Moevenpick Elephantine Island Resort
- Alexandria - Sheraton Montazah, Helnan Palestine, Marriott Rennaisance
- Hurghada - Marriott Resort, Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh (private/tailor-made only)
- Sharm-el-Sheikh - Hilton Dreams Resort, Hilton Fayrouz Resort, Hyatt Regency, Iberotel Lido,
- Dahab - Dahab Hilton, Le Meridien Dahab
- Jordan - Amman - Marriott, Crown Plaza, Kempinsky
- Jordan - Petra - Marriott, Movenpick
These are some of the best 5-star hotels in Egypt & Jordan, in which all rooms have air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, telephone and cable TV. Other facilities and services include swimming pools, often in pleasant garden surroundings, an assortment of coffee shops, cafes, high quality restaurants and shops, fitness studio, business centre, laundry service and room service.
B
These are high quality hotels around the 4-star level, in which all rooms have air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. Some are actually rated 5-star, but we would consider them a step below the 5-star hotels in our A category. All hotels have a pool and restaurant, exchange, laundry and other standard facilities. We use hotels at this level for all our Family tours, and in Luxor and Aswan on our Standard level tours.
C
These hotels are rated around 3-star in Egypt & Jordan, and all have air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Laundry, restaurant and coffee shop facilities are provided, though there will normally be only one restaurant. Some hotels have swimming pools, but this is not guaranteed at this level, particularly in Cairo. Our
Standard level tours use hotels at this level for one stay in Cairo, and in Dahab.
D
- Cairo - Bostan Hotel
- Luxor - Arabisk Hotel
- Aswan - Orchida Hotel
- Dahab - Yasmina Hotel, La Reine Hotel
- Bahariya Oasis - Ahmed Safari Camp or Panorama Hotel
- Farafra Oasis - Badawiya Hotel or similar
- Dakhla Oasis - Mibirres Hotel or similar
- Kharga Oasis - Hamadalla Hotel or similar
These are basic hotels around the 2-star level and are all comfortable and clean, and all rooms have fans or air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms.
The hotels in Dahab are at a slightly higher level and have swimming pools, and all the hotels have a restaurant and access to laundry facilities.
The hotels in the Western Deserts are more basic, but with all the facilities required. In Bahariya separate bathrooms may be provided.
E
- Dahab - Campsite (tailor-made only)
- Bahariya Oasis - White Desert Camping
- River Nile – Felucca sailboat
- Jordan - Wadi Rum - Bedouin desert camp
This is the most basic level of accommodation included in our tours, and normally only comprises a small section of the itinerary.
At the “campsite” in Dahab we provide rooms with a fan and en-suite bathroom.
Please note that for the night in the White Desert and for the felucca ride you will need to bring a light sleeping bag or blanket with you.
Blankets and matresses are provided in the Bedouin campi in Wadi Rum.
If you have a specific preference of hotel, either one listed above or elsewhere, we may be able to arrange this. Please
contact us for details.
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Note: Non-listed hotels may be subject to a supplementary cost]
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