The Westin Soma Bay Golf Resort & Spa, Egypt [LEAVING Marriott/SPG 30 Apr 2018]
Jan 6, 2015, 1:03 pm
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The Westin Soma Bay Golf Resort & Spa, Egypt [LEAVING Marriott/SPG 30 Apr 2018]
The Sheraton at Soma Bay in Egypt will be joined by a Westin on 2/1, the former La Résidence des Cascades, member of Leading Hotels of the World:
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corpor...?sortType=date
http://www.residencedescascades.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationP...html#117785135
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corpor...?sortType=date
http://www.residencedescascades.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationP...html#117785135
Last edited by James Luckard; Nov 6, 2015 at 12:32 am
Jan 6, 2015, 7:00 pm
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Congrats to the Egyptian people. Maybe the tourism business is picking up, inshallah.
Jun 3, 2015, 1:34 am
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Is this still current? I don't see any news that La Residence will turn into a Westin.
At this point, La Residence does not participate in the SPG programme but is 24EUR cheaper than the Sheraton...
I'm looking at one night only in that area before boarding a boat for a dive trip so I don't really mind the price, as long as I get my stay credit
At this point, La Residence does not participate in the SPG programme but is 24EUR cheaper than the Sheraton...
I'm looking at one night only in that area before boarding a boat for a dive trip so I don't really mind the price, as long as I get my stay credit
Jun 3, 2015, 3:06 am
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Is this still current? I don't see any news that La Residence will turn into a Westin.
At this point, La Residence does not participate in the SPG programme but is 24EUR cheaper than the Sheraton...
I'm looking at one night only in that area before boarding a boat for a dive trip so I don't really mind the price, as long as I get my stay credit
At this point, La Residence does not participate in the SPG programme but is 24EUR cheaper than the Sheraton...
I'm looking at one night only in that area before boarding a boat for a dive trip so I don't really mind the price, as long as I get my stay credit
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefer...ropertyID=4243
Guess the name change got postponed a bit.
Jun 3, 2015, 3:54 am
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The press release about the conversion said that the name change will occur by July 2015. Not long to go now.
Patience, kids - it's coming.
khabah
Patience, kids - it's coming.
khabah
Jun 3, 2015, 5:15 am
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Yeah just saw the news about July 2015... oh well, Sheraton it is then
Jun 3, 2015, 7:15 am
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Looks like a really nice hotel, doesnt have as nice a beach as the Sheraton where I stayed 3 times previously, but an amazing spa and looks a little more upmarket, but nothing wrong with the Sheraton, maybe just a bit tired and more package holiday feel to it. Shame BA dont fly to Hurgada anymore as it means connecting via Cairo which is a nightmare and dont think a charter would work for a 5 hour flight!
Nov 6, 2015, 12:31 am
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Name change has finally happened:
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin...ropertyID=4243
http://www.westinsomabay.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WestinSomaBay/
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin...ropertyID=4243
http://www.westinsomabay.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WestinSomaBay/
Mar 13, 2018, 1:04 am
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Leaving Marriott on April 30, 2018
Well that didn't last long.
It's showing rooms from EUR 53 a night, for a luxury resort property? Yikes, must not be doing very well.
- Leaving Marriott on April 30, 2018
It's showing rooms from EUR 53 a night, for a luxury resort property? Yikes, must not be doing very well.
Mar 13, 2018, 3:31 am
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It's showing rooms from EUR 53 a night, for a luxury resort property? Yikes, must not be doing very well.
Thats a real pitty. Was a really nice property; with the only downside that you need the shuttle to the bach.
We stayed last year and had a phenomenal BRG rate of 40 USD for 2 adults incl. half board
Dec 30, 2018, 12:02 pm
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Well that didn't last long.
It's showing rooms from EUR 53 a night, for a luxury resort property? Yikes, must not be doing very well.
- Leaving Marriott on April 30, 2018
It's showing rooms from EUR 53 a night, for a luxury resort property? Yikes, must not be doing very well.
Just booked this for March 2019
oops, never mind. Thought you guys were talking about the Sheraton Soma Bay.
Last edited by chavala; Dec 30, 2018 at 12:05 pm Reason: oops, never mind. Thought you guys were talking about the Sheraton Soma Bay.