this modern, luxurious hotel is air conditioned and features hand made paintings, gold decoration, palm trees and koi fish in the lobby facilities include 24-hour reception, business centre, 24-hour laundry and room service (fees apply), 7 bars, 4 a la carte restaurants, a shopping area, a beauty salon, currency exchange, parking area, 3 meeting rooms, ball room and disco further features of the hotel include a childrens play area, hotel safe and internet access (fees apply)the best way from the airport to the hotel is for guests to go by taxi or by shuttle bus if requested it is 47 km on the safaga highway after makady bay, take the first u turn after soma bay there is no public transportation availablethe hotel is located in a quiet isolated area on the red sea coast, with 1 km of fine long sandy beaches and hundreds of tropical palms the hotel lies between safaga and hurghada and is just 35 km away from hurghada international airportthe hotel has 445 rooms in total including junior and executive suites, panorama suites, deluxe suites and modern, large standard rooms with a sea or pool view all the rooms are en-suite and feature hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable tv, radio, internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, safe, ironing set, individually regulated air conditioning and heating, bathrobes and welcome fruits all rooms have either a double or king size bed, balcony or terrace and daily room make up and turn down servicesport facilities at the hotel include a relaxing pool with waterfall and cave, an activities pool where guests can participate in free aerobics, water polo and yoga there is a poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols there is also a health club with a gym, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi for a fee guests can enjoy a massage and body treatments other activities available to guests include tennis, table tennis, beach-volleyball, sailing and darts for a fee guests can participate in the following activities; horse and camel riding, water skiing, banana boating, motor boating, canoeing, peddle boating, wind and kite surfing, diving and pool other entertainment includes a daily activity programme for guests of all ages, evening live music, shows and a discothe hotel offers an open buffet in the main restaurant in addition it has italian, greek, lebanese and sea food restaurants, 7 bars for drinks and snacks and room service, including in room breakfast