We have just arrived from Hughada. The hotel was under our standard and I think it is not 5-star. We were lucky with our room in the main building, but other travellers from the group who cannot speak english very well were not so pleased. Because they paid extra money for sea view and main building, and for double bed,... more

We needed to move from the hotel originally booked, and were advised by our local agent to move to the Sonesta., paying a further £335 as it was classed as an upgrade. Could not recommend this so called Sonesta hotel to anybody as it just isn't up to standards of company. During one of our many complaining sessions, we were... more

Sadly, this was not a great hotel. Despite it being 5* (really NOT the same as a 5* in England, in case you didn't know) the attitude of many of its staff lets it down. Upon arrival, we were greeted (I use the term loosely) by reception who merely put a registration form in front of us. No smiles. No... more

We went to Pharaoh Hotel Melia to celebrate X-mas and New Year in 2005 and were happy with the hotel. It is huge, beautiful and clean. We have booked a triple room and got a junior suite, room nr. 426. I recommend this room to everyone travelling to Hurghada during the coldest months, as it is a Southern oriented room... more

You want to have a pleasant time at Hurghada then avoid the Melia Pharao. Since we arrive at the reception started our three days nightmare. First of all this is one of the only hotels I have been in my life where you book everything in internet and then you find that you have to pay in reception. Apparently a... more

Went to the Melia Pharaoh in Jan 07 as a single woman traveller. The hotel in my opinion was excellent, my room was clean & tidy & situated in the main hotel, with an outside marble staircase on my landing leading into the gardens, so i didn't need to go through the main hotel. Beautifully tended gardens with a few... more

Booked based on past reviews and the value for money for a 5*. Our experience is a good one, and we had a very pleasant experience at this Melia hotel. Egypt has a seven star system and this is a 5* (4* British Standards) Paradise for sun worshipers and tan fanatics - 14 days of sunshine from dawn till dusk... more

Faded elegance indeed! We were so disappointed having stayed in many Egyptian 5 stars this was not on the same level. We paid for a sea view bungalow-dont bother-there may have been a view once but not from ours. The rooms were large and the aircon worked however they were poorly furnished poorly decorated and the mini bar was kept... more

Faded elegance is how we would describe the melia pharaoh hotel in hurghada which we visited in April 07. We had booked 2 rooms for 3 adults but were upgraded free of charge to our own bungalow which had loads of space including 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, lounge and kitchen area. Our double bed was the largest bed i have... more