Living in the past and other Alexandria, Egypt Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

This is an old fashioned building with a history. The rooms were fine. The catering good. But I was put off by the fawning obsequiousness of the staff. Every few minutes they were offering their services, and expecting remuneration. If they were paid better it would still be the same as they believe that this is what the customer wants. Well, we don't, my husband and I. A small extra charge on the bill could cover tips if that is the problem . It spoiled my appreciation of the good points, unfortunately.

Unique Qualities: The sea facing windows have a great view of Alexandria Bay. The old building with high ceilings is attractive.
Their breakfasts are very good.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Address: off Saad Zaghloul Square
Directions: On the corner of the Corniche and Saad Zaghloul Square. Next to the Acropole Hotel.

A step back to 1902 when the hotel was founded.This is an old fashioned building with big rooms with high ceilings. On arrival you are offered a drink of kerkadeh while you wait to be signed in.
The lift area is a museum piece, all wrought iron. and the lift itself is of wood.
Service is good. The staff are friendly, though not very informative about places to go.
The breakfast buffet has something to please everyone from cereal, yoghurt, cold meat and cheese, ful, eggs, sausages, crepes. There is a wide choice of bread - croissants and petit pain are especially are excellent; and there is even rice pudding and um ali!
I recommend it.

Unique Qualities: Atmosphere.Atmosphere.
The entrance has a sitting area which overlooks a main road where you can watch the world go by- and have a coffee while doing it.
If your room faces the bay [10$ extra] , you have a wonderful view, and nice sunsets. But if there is a storm, shutters can bang and the wind may even force the windows open if you haven't latched them properly.
The evening meal , if you want to have it in the hotel, is good and the atmosphere romantic by candlelight. They advertise European artists to sing, but because we had our grand-daughter with us, ate too early for the performance.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Address: off Saaad Zaghloul Square
Directions: from Saad Zaghloul Square take the road beside Omer Effendi store. At the end of the road isa a boutique called Marilyn Monroe. The Metropole is next door to the left.