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Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria

San Stefano Grand Plaza

Address : 399 El Geish Road

Category : *****

(opening September 1, 2007)

  • Description:

Edging the Mediterranean in a setting of legendary glamour, discover an intimate enclave within the stately Grand Plaza shopping and residential... Edging the Mediterranean in a setting of legendary glamour, discover an intimate enclave within the stately Grand Plaza shopping and residential complex. Indulge in classically elegant accommodations, European spa treatments and terraced restaurants with fresh sea breezes.

  • Facilities

The Fitness Centre at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria combines advanced options for strength training and sports. Reinvigorate with cutting-edge fitness equipment, or join an aerobics class. For added privacy, women may choose to exercise in an exclusive section of the gym. Enjoy a game of squash in the adjacent squash court – with a coach for partner-play or lessons. Advance reservation is required, and fees apply. To refresh and rehydrate, complete your exercise routine with a healthful drink from the juice bar.

Renaissance Alexandria Hotel

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Address:544 El Geish Avenue/Sidi Bishr

Category: Not Rated

The Renaissance Alexandria Hotel reopened in April 2005 after a two-year renovation project. Located in the corniche at Sidi Bishr overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.




  • Facilities


The hotel offers stylish air conditioned, guest rooms and suites, one thousand square meters of meeting facilities and excellent dining with a selection of new restaurants and lounges. All rooms have a balcony and most rooms are either pool-view or sea-view. Other amenities include a business center, gift shop, guest laundry, high speed internet access, open air swimming pool, private beach and twenty-four hour full-service fitness center. Indoor parking is USD 4.30 per day. Renaissance: Consistently unique hotels and resorts. Stay interesting!

Union Hotel

Address:164 Sharia 26th

category: Not Rated

Phone:480-7312

Fax:480 7350

  • Description and Services

The Hotel Union is a very clean budget hotel located in Alexandria. Some rooms have private baths, and most have balconies with good views.. While there is no restaurant, breakfast is available.

Helnan Palestine

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Address:Montaza Palace, Alexandria

Category: * * * * *

Phone:+20-3-5474033 , +20-3-5473500

Fax:+20-3-5473378

  • Description and Services

Helnan Palestine Hotel is a hotel with a unique location overlooking the Montaza Royal beach and gardens. Its bay is surrounded by the vast magnificent gifts of nature, the gardens of the Montaza Royal Palace which was once the site of the late King Farouk's summer palace.

  • Facilities

RESTAURANTS

  • The Terrace - light snacks
  • Sea Horse Coffee shop
  • Pista Pasta for Italian specialties
  • The Zodiac
  • Al Haramlek Garden
  • The Princess Beach
  • Sea Breeze

OTHER

  • The Dolphin nightclub
  • Central air-conditioning
  • Satellite
  • In-house video
  • Direct dial telephone
  • 24-hour room service
  • Swimming
  • Wind Surfing
  • Equipped fishing Boasted
  • Outdoor tennis
  • Table tennis
  • Jogging tracks
  • Croquet
  • Children's playground
  • Health Club
  • Shopping center
  • TV stiletto center Business services
  • Laundry

Metropole Hotel

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Address:52, Saad Zaghloul St., El Raml Station

Category: * * * *

Phone:+20 3 4861465 , +20 3 4861466 , +20 3 4861467

Fax:+20-3-4862040

  • Description and Services

Located in the heart of Alexandria’s business and embassies district, within quick and easy reach of Alexandria’s Archeological Library. Built in 1902 by Italian & Greek Architects, refurbished lately offering a unique "Boutique hotel" with the elegant prestigious European surroundings. The Hotel offers upscale dining area with conference and banqueting facilities.

  • Facilities

RESTAURANTS

  • Restaurant "Les Ambassadeurs" All day dining, French and Middle Eastern Cuisine.

OTHER

Standard Room

  • Self controlled air Condition
  • Private Direct Phone Line
  • Cable & Satellite television

Deluxe Room

  • Self controlled air Condition
  • Deluxe Amenities
  • Private Balcony
  • Private Phone / Fax Line
  • Cable & Satellite television

Superior Room

  • Self controlled air Condition
  • Superior Amenities
  • Private Balcony
  • Private Phone/Fax
  • Cable & Satellite television

Junior Suite

  • Self controlled air Condition
  • Additional Superior Amenities & Services
  • Private Balcony
  • Private Phone/Fax
  • Cable & Satellite television

Paradise Suite

  • Self controlled air Condition
  • Additional Superior Amenities & Services
  • Private Balcony
  • Private Jacuzzi
  • Direct International Phone/Fax
  • Cable & Satellite television

Royal Suite

  • Self controlled air Condition
  • Additional V.I.P Amenities & Services
  • Private Balcony
  • Private Jacuzzi
  • Video Recorder
  • CD/music System
  • Direct International Phone/Fax
  • Cable & Satellite television
  • Other Features
  • Conference & Banqueting The "Versailles Hall" multi-purpose function room
  • Cocktail 400 persons
  • Dinner Reception 220 persons
  • Conference 250 persons theater style
  • Training Seminar 120 persons
  • Meeting U-Shape 80 persons
  • 2 Breakout rooms for 15 persons in each room
  • Business Center Internet / Photocopy & Fax facilities
  • Multilingual Secretarial Support
  • Courier & Concierge Service
  • Health Club Access to our health clubs " indoor / outdoor pool, steam rooms, Jacuzzi, and state of the art fitness center in either Maamoura or Montaza

Sofitel Cecil Alexandria

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Address:26 July St., Saad Zaghloul Sq.

Category: * * * * .

Phone:+20-3-4837173 , +20-3-4834768 , +20-3-4831467.

Fax:+20-3-4836401.

  • Description and Services

On the sea shore with view over the bay and yachting harbor, the hotel is located in the heart of the business district, 3 miles from the El Nozha airport. Shops and cinemas close to the hotel. Beaches 2 miles away. 83 rooms and 3 suites. Reviewed by Tour Egypt.

  • Facilities

RESTAURANTS

  • Le Plat d'Or: French restaurant
  • Le Jardin: café open around the clock. Buffets
  • Le Rang Mahal: Indian restaurant
  • Cafe Trottore: snack-bar on the terrace facing the sea.

OTHER

  • The Roof Garden: bar with live entertainment open in summer
  • Le Salon du Hall: snacks and drinks
  • Monty's Bar is a delightful bar with live music
  • Caesar's Palace Disco
  • Casino
  • Fitness room
  • Sauna
  • Bookshop
  • Bank
  • Hairdresser
  • Travel services
  • Car-rental services
  • Professional executive services
  • Air-conditioned
  • Color TV (with satellite reception)
  • Radio and music channels
  • Mini fridge
  • Private balcony
  • Room-service
  • Laundry upon request
  • Safety deposit boxes upon request

Windsor Palace Hotel

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Address:17, El Shohada St., El Raml Station

Category: * * * *

Phone:+20-3- 4808700 , +20-3- 4808123 , +20-3- 4808125

Fax:+20-3-4809090

  • Description and Services

Water front Property, located within the heart of Alexandria’s business and embassies district, within quick and easy reach of Alexandria’s Archeological Library. Totally refurbished with the latest in modern hotel furniture offering a refined new image on the shore of Alexandria. The Hotel offers upscale dining areas with conference and banqueting facilities. Note: Opening Date for this hotel is May, 2001.

  • Facilities

RESTAURANTS

  • "Italian restaurant" Authentic Italian cuisine
  • "International restaurant" All day dining international cuisine

OTHER

Standard Room

  • Self controlled air Condition
  • Private Direct Phone Line
  • Cable & Satellite television

Deluxe Room

  • Self controlled air Condition
  • Deluxe Amenities
  • Private Balcony
  • Private Phone / Fax Line
  • Cable & Satellite television

Superior Room

  • Self controlled air Condition
  • Superior Amenities
  • Private Balcony
  • Private Phone/Fax
  • Cable & Satellite television

Junior Suite

  • Self controlled air Condition
  • Additional Superior Amenities & Services
  • Private Balcony
  • Private Phone/Fax
  • Cable & Satellite television

Royal Suite

  • Self controlled air Condition
  • Additional V.I.P Amenities & Services
  • Private Balcony
  • Video Recorder
  • CD/music System
  • Private Phone/Fax
  • Cable & Satellite television
  • "Lobby Lounge & Side Street Café" light snacks, coffee, tea & juices.
  • Conference & Banqueting The " " multi-purpose function room
  • Cocktail 200 persons
  • Dinner Reception 150 persons
  • Conference 200 persons theater style
  • Training Seminar class room 80 persons
  • Meeting U-Shape 50 persons
  • Business Center Internet / Photocopy & Fax facilities
  • Multilingual Secretarial Support
  • Courier & Concierge Service
  • Health Club Access to our health clubs " indoor / outdoor pool, steam rooms, Jacuzzi, and state of the art fitness center in either Maamoura or Montaza Resort

Adham Compound Hotel

Address: KING MARIOUT, ALEXANDRIA

Category : ***

Tel.: 034485882 - 034485884

Fax: 034482963

  • Description

The Adham Compound Hotel is a family run establishment Rated 3 stars deluxe. With quick High-way access to many of Egypt's famous touristic sites: Alexandria archaeological sites , Alexandria wreck & archaeological scuba dive sites, the Pyramids of Giza , Alamain WW2 memorials to Abu Qir & Rashid Rosseta The Adham Compound Hotel The Sahara Adventure Company The Green Dream Km 1.5 Borg El-Arab Hi-way P.O. Box 55 King Marriout Opposite Free Zone Amreya Alexandria Egypt

El Salamlek Palace Hotel

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Address:Montazah Palace, P.O.Box 258

Category: * * * * *

Phone:+20-3-5477999

Fax:+20-3-5473585

  • Description and Services

In the year 1892, El-Salamlek Palace was built by HH Khedive Abbas Helmi II as a hunting lodge for his Hangro-Austrian mistress Countess May-Torok von Szendro (later wife under the name Gawidan Hanem Abdallah). The Palace was built by the Greek architect Dimitri Fabricious Pasha (Chief architect of the Khedive). The Palace is situated on a hill overlooking the emerald Mediterranean sea at the glorious Montazah Bay as well as the most beautifully landscaped gardens in Alexandria, Al-Montazah. Nine years were spent to renovate and decorate this most beautiful palace to recreate the luxury and glamour of the Royal Era of Egypt for our guests to enjoy! See Additional Review by Tour Egypt.

  • Facilities

RESTAURANTS

Should you be in a casual mood, you can join us for a drink, a snack or listen to live music at one of our cafe at El-Salamlek Palace Hotel

  • "Al-Farida Cafe"

The ideal cafe with your favourite meal in a royal atmosphere with a variety of snacks, sandwiches and fresh juices. Open 24 hours a day

  • "Prince Cafe"

A terrace over looking the emerald Mideterranean & Montazah bay, a feeling of limitless space. We serve Snacks, juices, ice cream & varieties of selected beverages Open from 10.00 a.m. till 2.a.m.

  • "Khedive Salon"

The Royal hospitality lives on. Conceived as a luxury lobby, the elegant interiors have inlaid ceiling, arabesque arches, stunnunig chandeliers & marvellously decorated marble that creates luxurious ambiance with the warmth of private home. Offer selected variety of drinks & deserts

  • "Qatr El-Nada Garden"

Overlooking the sea & gardens. Enjoy the sun at mornings and the soft garden breeze at night listening to the live night music. Serving lunch, dinner,snacks,juices, ice cream & shisha. Open from 11.00 a.m. till 3.00 a.m.

OTHER

  • Casino

Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza

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Address: 14,OF MAY BRIDGE ROAD- SEMOUHA

Category : ******

Tel.: 034209120 - 034209130

Fax: 034209140

  • Description and Services

rom a corporate gathering and formal banquets to intimate private receptions, the hotel's 11 versatile and bright meeting rooms are winning venues for large and small events. In addition, the Al Zahraa ballroom has a wide range of modern facilities and is ideal for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, fashion shows, cocktail receptions and weddings. The extensive leisure facilities at the hotel include a fitness centre, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and a jacuzzi.

  • Facilities

RESTAURANTS

Guests can relish Italian dishes and pizzas, accompanied by a la carte menu at the poolside Alexandria restaurant. Ease into a colourful, contemporary sofa and sip a Molinari coffee or your favourite drinks in the relaxed ambience of the bar.OTHER ervices/Facilities/Amenities:

  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business Center
  • Casino
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Concierge
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Fishing
  • Hairdryers Available
  • Mini Bar
  • Modem Lines in Room
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pool
  • RV or Truck Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Shops/Commercial Services
  • Snow Skiing
  • Fitness Center or Spa
  • Tennis
  • Television with Cable
  • Laundry/Valet Services

Sheraton Hotel Montazah

Sheraton hotel in montazah

Address:Corniche Road, Montazah

Category: Not Rated

Phone:(20) 3 5480550

Fax:(20) 3 5401331

  • Description and Services

The Sheraton Montazah Hotel is ideally located in Alexandria, the shinning pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. We are the perfect starting point to enjoy Alexandria's magnificent beaches and radiating cultural and tourist attractions. Recently renovated, our hotel offers guest rooms - as well as a swimming pool - with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and exquisite Montazah Gardens. Our experienced staff is highly skilled in organizing Meeting and Incentive packages, as well as planning special, individualized weddings. Enjoy our unique service while exploring Alexandria's most remarkable sights. We are only 1 km from the Montazah Palace and Gardens, 7 km from the Royal Jewelry Museum, and 15 km away from Nozha International Airport. Sheraton Montazah Hotel promises you an unforgettable stay and a home away from home!

  • Facilities

RESTAURANTS

  • 5 In house restaurant

OTHER

  • Nonsmoking Rooms Available
  • Beachfront Location
  • 2 Lounges with Entertainment
  • Night Club
  • Disco
  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Jogging
  • Golf Nearby
  • Specialty Shops
  • Hair and Beauty Salons
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Telephones
  • Air Conditioning