Bad hotel

Written: 3 november 2015
Travel time: 16 — 28 august 2015
Your rating of this hotel:
2.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 2.0
Service: 2.0
Cleanliness: 3.0
Food: 2.0
Amenities: 3.0
I would like to immediately note that there is no experience of visiting hotels and countries. At the same time, I am not a hypocrite or a person who wants to find minuses in everything. But this hotel has no chance of getting a good review from me.
When buying a ticket, we knew that Egypt has its own nuances and features in the "stars". Therefore, we focused on the reviews of site visitors and chose the highest rated in their price range. The photographs evoked admiration and a desire to visit this hotel, room, country as soon as possible. However, only one of the visitors of this hotel posted photos that caused shock and awe: shabby furniture, a completely disgusting bathroom, comments were added to all this that did not leave a stone unturned from the hotel. We decided that it was just a coincidence and the person was just unlucky, this is life.
After all, a bad hotel cannot have a rating of 4.3 out of 5 possible. Hm, maybe. . .

The airport. Suspicions began to creep in from the airport in Hurghada. A representative of the authorities was sitting at the customs control, who should check the documents and SMOKED! Right in the building, completely at the workplace, and at the same time accepted passports from new arrivals. At the same time, he looked like we all came to his house and want to steal something, borrow money from him and not return it, or we are not full-fledged limit. In short, he was lenient. Then Anex-tour (the host party) arranged another attraction of deceit and adventure. One of the hosts, when leaving the plane, immediately began to send them to two booths with the inscription Annex Tour. All the newcomers rushed there. Before that, I knew that a visa costs $ 25 and Annex Tour likes to hold a campaign "Take $ 2 from a tourist into your pocket for a visa", i. e. in these two booths they put exactly the same visa as for $ 25,
but it seems to be faster (this is how they explain these +2 dollars from a visa). But in fact, in another, apparently, the state "visa center", there were no people at all, and the cost was $ 25. Therefore, having received a visa, we were still waiting for those who, for some reason, decided to additionally sponsor a tour operator. At the same time, having learned that they paid not $ 27, but $ 25, the representative of the Annex Tour looks at you as an enemy of the people who stole an honest income from him. And in general, you become an empty place for him. I would also like to note the infinite number of questionnaires in general and when obtaining a visa, in particular. Nobody needs them at all. You give it to the customs officer, he throws them down somewhere, without even reading it. That is, no one is interested in information content and correctness of filling. In total, we filled out 7 useless questionnaires for our entire stay, despite the fact that we were on a "tour trip" once.
Having received documentary confirmation of visiting the country, we went to collect our luggage.
Here is a big plus - a new airport, beautiful, fresh and luggage was issued very quickly. Leaving the building, we went to the buses. And filled out the form again. They don't take care of the trees. The bus driver turned out to be quite in a bad mood and showed his negative attitude towards the visitors. When asked where to put the suitcase, he said: "Wherever you want. " I began to put it where it was more convenient for me, to which the driver bothered to ask which hotel to stay and indicated another completely different place for the suitcase. And it was done with some disgust and negativity. Okay, this was all surprising, but not annoying. So far, it hasn't shattered. We got on the bus and went to the hotel. The person who accompanied us told stories, but at the same time humiliated the Europeans and Ukrainians (it is clear why, in order to please those who arrived, because the plane had arrived from Moscow). We arrived at the location. Even at night it was visible

that the photos from the site, to put it mildly, are retouched. But we understood that reality could not fully correspond to the photo. Upon entering the lobby, you can immediately feel the smell of the dining room mixed with the smell of dampness. The first is due to the fact that there is a dining room on the second floor, and the second, due to the fact that visitors sit on fabric sofas with wet... uh... pants / swimming trunks / shorts. After filling out another form, we handed over our passports, preliminary, on advice, having invested $ 5 there. We were told to expect the keys. Everyone scattered. Wifi is terrible. After some time, when we were alone, who did not receive the key, went to the reception and made it clear that it would be time for us to check in, and preferably today. The room manager apologized and handed over the key saying "This is a good room" while winking so mysteriously that I began to believe in the perfect holiday. The porter cheerfully and playfully approached us, smiling grabbed the suitcase, but hearing
that we do not need to deliver luggage. After that, his face changed, became indifferent to us and, waving his hand in the direction where our corps was located, left. Everything. 22-30 local time, fatigue from a long road, some kind of offended state from the meeting and, finally, complete disappointment from the room. Come in. It immediately became clear that we were simply deceived. Everything is old, dirty, in a literally smelly closet, there are 2 hangers, there is not even a toilet paper holder in the bathroom, or rather, it does not fulfill its main function. The locks and doorknobs are rusty. The air conditioner worked, but even the buttons in it were very used, gnawed. The electrical wiring was short. There were no dryers and a safe in the room, but these were just the little things in life. Dust, rubbish, leaky window curtains and brown from moisture in the bathroom, rust on plumbing - that's what a hotel room with 5 stars. The next day we have an appointment with the guide.
began to say that near the hotel it is not the sea, but some kind of nonsense, but in the tour package - the real, real sea! It was also amazing to hear how he knocked down the prices of tours. "You take 2, but pay how much? 100.90? 80? No, 70! And the offer is valid until 11-30! " in movies) and shout something glorifying someone. And then an unambiguous hint followed, saying that we, the guides, are also people, we want to eat, we have families, and a good business is when there are customers and in general if you buy a tour from us, then you are the best. By the end of the "rest", we talked with the newcomers who did not like the number and they went to the guide in order to assist in replacing it. To which he said: "If you buy a tour, I will change the number. " So that. The meaning of this meeting - to vpulit tours by hook or by crook. As a result, we bought a diving tour. Moreover, when paid, the guide,
already another Ahmed, offered to buy another one. I said that there was no money (this is generally a magical phrase that removes all the harassment and harassment of traders and other beggars), then Ahmed pricked me: "Poor means. Okay, I'll give you a discount. " Well, okay, I'm not proud and missed it on deaf ears.

Beach. Everything is the same old, torn up, used as in the room. In general, it seemed that this was once a good place: architecture, some design ideas - but long, long ago, as if an evil wizard had seized this hotel and turned it into a stable for pumping money out of tourists. The beach is okay, nothing more. To reach the depth, you need to walk 250-300 meters. And be sure to wear special shoes. Fortunately, they are sold in a nearby store for $ 3 per pair. On the beach, "beer" can end at 12-00 or 13-00. To the question - "When will it appear? ", The answer follows - "10 minutes", which means "I don't know". The animation is good.
Another disgusting fact is that all drinks that are served on the street are poured into reusable plastic glasses, similar to faceted ones. They are picked up on the ground, in cigarette butts, grass, pools, and in general, you never know who drank from it and what did they do with it? Then they put it in the dishwasher and pour boiling water over it. Therefore, most often, there were some remnants of food or traces of other people's lips on the glasses. Plus, because the glasses are dirty, they are also broken, cracked, with sharp edges. And yet, barkers-traders walk along the beach. Their arrogance is unbelievable. Due to the fact that at first we were unburned, we aroused their close interest, they say, coupons can be cut off from these. They came one by one, offering and offering. It got to the point that you lie dozing, and he impudently sits down on the sunbed, pulls you until you pay attention to him and winds up his barrel organ. Moreover, when you answer, what do you think, he asks - "How much? An hour? Two?
but not critical. We sat down and we were told to wait for the briefing. The first half is gone - we are sitting. Then they called us. They gave me a questionnaire to fill out. But here's the story with her - the questionnaire confirms that the entire responsibility for "not daibogchto" is shifted to us. Smoke - do not dive. Heart problems - too by. More than 40 years - sit up straight. And this despite the fact that payment for the tour ticket has already been made. Naturally, everyone signed up. It should be noted that the briefing was short, but clear. First dive. Everything happens like this: you put on a suit (if there are not enough fins, they will be loaned to you from another ship for the duration of the dive), they hang a balloon, a mask, etc. and carefully under the water. Then one of the instructors attached to the pair takes you by the arm and "leads" you along the reef. It so happened that I was accompanied by a specialist. Diving is very for an amateur, but worth a try. You are under water for 7-12 minutes. And on board. Get up, get dressed
wash and wait for everyone else to swim. It should be noted that you can swim not only under water, but also with a snorkel, that is, less extreme and all the equipment for this type of recreation is also on the yacht. So, they got rid of the reef (and also an interesting fact: the Egyptians themselves shout "do not touch the reefs, they are very sensitive, they can die, do not pass your hand over them", but at the same time their ships leave behind such a layer of oil products, they litter when they stop - right into the sea, throwing out paper and other small things, the ships cling to the reefs, which is unlikely to add health to these very reefs) and forward to the next place. Yes, there will be another dive. But before that, lunch! If you ran to the plates first - you will eat, if not - you will be hungry. Moreover, the crew of the ship consumes the same food, and if they see that their share is decreasing, then they exactly give away as much food so that they have enough in the first place. Second dive.

This time I was paired with a girl. She dived first, I followed. At a depth of a meter, I see that she has dropped a hose from her muff, (or whatever this thing is called) that supplies air. They just didn't set it up right from the start. The instructor is surprised to say the least. He rises with her to the top, I remain under water, I don’t understand what to do. Pretty stressful situation. But after a while they return. The dive continues. What if all this nonsense had gone deeper? Of course, there is a spare air duct, but fright, to put it mildly, would be provided. Diving is over. Another, third stop, just snorkel. Everyone already doesn’t want this, it would be faster to go home, but the captain of the boat has a plan. Ok, you have to, you have to. Further without excesses. As a result, we were in the room at 18-00. Conclusion: diving is a dangerous business in any case, and under such special conditions and conditions, it adds a certain dynamics to everything. And, frankly, an amateur.
After buzzing, traffic jams formed, my ear hurt, deafness and other consequences of the depth (do not blow it, it did not save me from traffic jams). M. b. Do you need special earplugs? . .
Polyclinic. After the dive, the ear hurt so much that I had to turn to local doctors. We went to the reception, explained the situation to the guide, she gave the phone and we phoned the insurance. In any case, we would give $ 30 (as I understand it for delivery), and the rest, in the event of an insured event - would you return it, not insurance - you pay your own. Called back, called back - everything is fast here. They told me to wait for a taxi. It is worth paying tribute to everything here very quickly and clearly. About half an hour after the start of negotiations with the insurance company, we were sitting in a taxi that was taking us to the clinic. We drove through the city, the residential areas are depressing - painted, old, shabby, very depressing. The medical institution itself is more or less modern. The doctor quickly accepted
conducted an initial inspection and called the insurance representative. I first asked my wife if she was satisfied with the cost of the service at $ 30. I agree with nowhere to go. He hands the phone to his wife, on the other end of the wire they ask if she agrees to pay $ 20? A run of $10. hmm, bargain? This is Egypt! Agrees. The doctor receives final instructions from the "insurer" and performs the washing procedure. Moreover, when the wife said that the water was cold, the doctor simply poured warm water from the tap into the syringe. And that's it. Operation completed. The money has been paid. We sit waiting for a taxi that will take us to the hotel. The doctor finally said - a taxi is free and will take you to the hotel. A car is coming for us. The young driver is joking, but we have no time for that, it would be faster to get into the room. It is especially worth noting the driving style - quickly, sharply, while constantly honking. Only once I saw a cyclist - it's not surprising, they have no chance. We arrive at the hotel.

The taxi driver says: "We need tea. " I don't understand what kind of tea he needs. The fact is that a day ago a local Egyptian approached us and asked us to order whiskey and Pepsi for him. I'm not sorry - as long as I'm healthy. And this tea wants. M. b. did you get thirsty? But no, he says give him money. I have with me one piece of paper $ 50, I understand that he will not dare to take $ 50, I show it. To which he says: "Let's wife sit in the car with me, and you go to the room for money. " Naturally, he was refused. We got out of the car and went to the room. Washing the ear cost us $ 50. Conclusion: don't worry. Generally. You are not a patient for them, but a sick rich hog who needs to be promoted for money.
Canteen and meals. On the second day of my stay at the hotel, I knew what I would eat until the end of the tour. And this is not due to the fact that I am a gourmet or an esthete, no, everything is much more prosaic - the same menu. Absolutely. Two types of rice - spicy or not salty. Fried macaroni.
French fries or baked. Cucumbers or tomatoes. And some sauces are the same. Everything. Meat? Only "ribas" all the time, except for breakfast, chicken for dinner, cutlet from something for lunch, goulash most often all the time, but except for breakfast. I was surprised by the peddlers, whose task was to deliver cutlery and napkins. In his hands was a tray with forks, spoons, knives and napkins. And if there are no cutlery on your table, then you have to find a peddler, come up and take what you need or take a set from another table. What does the plates stand neatly on the common tables, that is, everyone comes up and takes it. What is the reason for the introduction of such a special position is not clear. It would be better if they were given a mop and they cleaned more thoroughly. And there is also a specialist whose task is to destroy flies in the lobby. To do this, he puts on a white coat, picks up an electric fly swatter and starts hunting. Moreover, the carcasses of the destroyed insects remain lying there,
food and alcohol, then this place is not for you, or real 5 stars will bring you pleasure even in Egypt. I don't set foot in Egypt.
Translated automatically from Russian. View original