Если бы не НО, было бы отлично If not for BUT, it would be great

Anex flight in a collective-farm Boeing with non-reclining backs for soldiers. The wooden ones got out of the plane and immediately finished off the ancient transfer-basic with the requirement to throw the suitcase out the window. We took the car for $12 (bargaining started at $25). 20 min and on the spot. A small present, a reminder of visiting the hotel years ago, wishes, a thoughtful look asking you to wait
We took the superior room. Settled, as requested, on the 3rd floor 4303, view of the reception-basic-sea, a canteen across the span. She used to live in a family, a room for dwarfs. Superior also did not come out on a grand scale, but a good repair and solid furniture, a spacious balcony. Tea set, mini bar for a fee. Of the minuses, weak pressure in the shower (irreparably), lack of drawers (ill-conceived), dim lighting and a shortage of sockets (economically). We were spoiled with a bottle of wine and branded sweets. At the request, they brought bathrobes, a bunch of soapy-ryl and beach bags
The territory is compact, pretty and thoughtful. Huge advantage wind protection. For a couple of days the wind blew from the sea (rare south), but then near the bassists it was quiet and a whim. The hotel consists of two parts Resort (superior and deluxe) and Residence (savers, standards, families). There are 10 houses in the Residence after renovation, 15 are hung with a net for repairs. The opening is planned for New Year's Eve. We went into the updated standard, exactly superior, only tiddly. The hotel is well protected from the wind by the landscape, buildings and greenery. From April it will be hard here

The contingent is one of the BUT... this is Sharm, baby (c) I have not seen so many of ours per unit area outside the Motherland, not counting the aircraft. As the receptionist said, 80% of Ukrainians. And that's not counting the Russians, Belarusians and Kazakhs. The atmosphere is far from languid, for which I dislike Charm. No smiles or greetings, our people are on the warpath. On the other hand, the Lviv residents pleased us with courtesy, made friends with the Muscovites. A small number of Europeans hid near the bassists, in the canteen they reserved tables away from the distribution of writing, not heard or seen. True, the audience in the last days of rest has noticeably improved. Apparently, the wave of economy standards that the Anex threw away has passed. There are few children. There are no locals, but there were a few Saudis. The company of Turks struck the imagination
Staff next BUT. They work soullessly to the floor. I tried to feed, but everything is difficult. There are good guys in the lobby, Mohammed is a pro at the beach bar, the cleaners are responsive. But the canteen, the bass bar and even the reception desk need to be re-educated. Maybe the feedback effect and the attitude of the public dictates the behavior of the staff. Or maybe the traditional Sharm yakuchka. Temporary workers will not try, however, there are many VIPs in the hotel. Nostalgic for the Makadiev atmosphere. But they immediately respond to complaints, exemplary cleanliness everywhere. Kudos to management for that. As an opportunity, I express my deep gratitude for the return of the lost wallet with all the cash and cards (the safe in the room was UzhOs, I carried everything with me). I think the cameras went off and the Muslim "do not steal. " I remain in eternal debt of the hotel
A beach with a perfect sandy entrance (corals are not needed), but very cramped. I was in a hurry while the Residence was being renovated. I'm afraid to imagine what will happen when the hotel will work at full capacity. In the old days, there were few of us, the Eurekas clustered around the bassists, the beach was empty. Now it is exactly the opposite... the beach is cracking, the top is empty. The water area is gorgeous, the water-bottom-transparency is perfect. The living creatures are mediocre, you need to swim away for the "hunt". On purpose I went to the growing moon, on the last day the reefs were bare and I had to drift. Fortunately, the corals are polished, it is difficult to get hurt, except with dope. Hire free masks, even full-face ones. There is no toilet on the beach, which is a lot of groans, almost the main thing BUT. According to the elder, the hotel was built already when sewerage was banned. Going to the mountains out of need is a dubious pleasure. And all the time sharpens the thought of what you have to swim in, given the mass of beer lovers. The pace of the sea and air struck. In December, it froze up in Makadi, the winter turned out to be cold. Here, even at +20 without wind, it is thoroughly frying. Water in the morning 23, in the afternoon stretches up to 25. And no storms, only sometimes slight excitement. Amazing microclimate
The food pleased. As a rule, the more ours, the weaker the food. But here is a pleasant exception. Everything is cooked with soul, beautiful presentation. No frills, but delicious. Only soups are weak. And pangasius daily instead of fish. But even this fat content, which is indigestible for me, they try to beautifully disguise (I haven’t tried it, but I condemn it). I love Egitian breakfasts, they are probably the best here. For the first time in a hotel I observe numerous smoothies, and incredibly tasty. Quality cutting. Dried figs, dried apricots and prunes surprised. The yogurts are amazing, the jams are top notch. Croissants pleased with an unusual batch. Variety prepared, not boring. Everything is always there, even if you come to the closing. Thursday is fish day, you can make up for the lack of seafood. Excellent medium grilled shrimp. They manage to properly cook the veal. Irreplaceable Yegitskaya chicken in different interpretations. Great salads. Sweet standard, like fruit. In the evening, ala carte is served near the bass by appointment. Three menus to choose from - fish, meat and vegan

There is no animation, but it is not needed here, the hotel is designed for relaxation. They are trying to do something, dancing near the bass, darts. What kind of programs (do not offer). Live music in the evening. Chorus girls are nothing. The trumpet pleased, the saxophone delighted. You won't stay too long in the lobby, it's crowded, noisy, and noisy. We went outside the territory, since there is a place to walk and the weather was good
Drinks are nice touches. Canned beer, good white wine. The beach bar has cocktails, and the wine is only upstairs. Packaged juices. Delicious nuts in the lobby in the evening. Ice cream in packs and cups, solid. Near Basik afternoon snack. Unusual desserts like whipped popsicles. Water from coolers, in the room one and a half liters per day (more possible). Delicious coffee only in the lobby
And still BUT on trifles. Wifi one name. Only in the lobby with difficulty and immediately flies. Simka obligatory (took in the port 10 dollars 20 gigs Orange). The lobby is gloomy, cramped, always packed. Against the backdrop of a well-maintained hotel is an eyesore. The spa is also decrepit and small, but excellent staff. The scrub girl does masterfully, wrap-masks are good. They sell them off to nice prices. I consider massage in ego a perversion. 20 minutes of sauna for free, in the off-season they give longer to sit, by appointment for a sauna for two. They are building a huge spa, they must hand it over to the next NG (another reason for raising prices)
We took a hotel car back, the price was humane 16 dollars, the driver was smart. We were more than satisfied with the hotel. Phanar is already the first number of the winter program. Good, cozy and tasty hotel. If only after all the repairs the price did not take off, it is already breaking records. And the rest of the shoals are just insignificant little things. We will survive this adversity