The hotel is great for people looking for a hotel, which is quiet and not frequented so many tourists from Europe or America But European and American tourists are often looking to connect with other tourists from the west. At this hotel, you will have a problem with that. Although it is clean and clearly a four star hotel, it was not frequented by tourists from the above mentioned continents. Most of the guests were so called locals, who all spoke arabic and communicated with the personnel in their native language. The hotel personnel spoke good English but there were few people to speak English to. My son and I enjoyed the hotel. Even though the location wasn't so good, you could get to the city by taxi for just a few Euros. You could also get to the beach by taxi. The hotel has a small pool to help cool you down during the day or evening. If something didn't work properly in your room, within one day, they repaired everything. It will be fascinating to see, if they are able to attract more tourists from European countries. Their buffet in the evening was great. When they had ale cart because they were few guests in the hotel, then most of the food was served without any sauce to help digest the rice or meat. If you are interested in a typical European breakfast, this is the wrong place. You won't find the foods you are accustomed to. I like the hotel and the personnel, but the hotel is missing European or American Tourists.

Really enjoyed my 8 night stay at Solymar and works definitely stay again. The reception staff are superb. Sherif avd Ahmed gonout of their way to ensure guests are happy and looked after. They organised me a fantasy excursion at short notice, which was not only well organised but superb value. It is obvious the staff really take pride in their work. The hotel is compact however the suites are huge. Mine (110) was huge.. bigger than my apartment in London! Housekeeping are very efficient and the rooms and linen are cleaned/changed frequently. The hotel isn't beachfront but is very close the airport in less touristy part of Hurghada. I really enjoyed the range of ships and eateries nearby, catering for both locals and visitors. I felt safe in the area. Beaches (Dreams Beach/Old Sheraton) are a 5 mib cab ride away. It cost be 50 egp (80p!) each way. The breakfast is wonderful and superb value and I'd highly recommend. omelette cooked to order and a good selection of pastries, cheese, fruit and yogurts. Dinner is also good value and I had it 3 times. It was a bufget with bref/chicken each time.The chefs are wonderful guys. I'm so pleased to have found the Solymar. I didn't want to spend my week at one the big resort hotels, that only cater to north eiropean/russian tourists. The Solymar has a much more mixed crowd. Thank you to everyone who helped me to have such a good holiday. I hope to return.

Very cheap and very close to the airport. The apartments were ridicuously large. It's perfect place to stay for a night or 2 if you are arriving in or leaving Egypt. I would stay again.