Originally Posted by
RooseveltL
Hotel offers cheap nightly rates so couple of questions for those with experience.
The 5K reward for TWIN? Is there any chance of upgraded room or they are pretty strict you get what you paid for? Debating to change to a paid rate for better selection while I paid only 5k per night I don't want to sleep in a room which I Feel like I paid 5k a night.
They offer a 1/2 board or Full board option. The reports are food is not extremely great so curious does anyone know the a-l-c rates for a meal? Is it worth an extra $21 in rate or pay as I go or after one night I'd prefer to eat off the property?
Hi
I've spent quite a few stays here over the past three years . As a Hilton Diamond you will usually at least get a premium renovated room . There's not a lot above this . Diplomatic suites are slightly larger junior suites but the way they have renovated them makes them feel really cramped. The corner suites are still open plan, they do have a huge bathroom mind ! However the balcony is tiny and all have a connecting door which I really dislike ! That only leaves the 2 royal suites which are real separated suites with jacuzzi . Ive had these on 2 or 3 occasions but only on 1 night stays so its unlikely on a longer stay . As for food this is largely a tourist all Inclusive property in Egypt so lower your Expectations ! On one 1 night stays I find that A la carte is the best option . The Italian restaurant being my preferred food . Room service is around $5 to $15 per person so will not break the bank .
Do also consider the Hilton Hurghada Plaza . Its newly renovated was 5K points but 20K points minimum now and I have always been given a suite on 8+ one night stays . The rooms are bright and most have an amazing sea view . Food is more expensive and not massively better than the other hotel . Neither hotel is best placed for a nice evening stroll . Hilton resort is slightly better for this .
Unless youre adamant on using the 5K Hilton rate . I advise do not stay in Hurghada . Look up the road (20KM) to El Gouna and find a magical paradise thats far removed from "usual Egypt " You will not regret it !! No Hilton property yet though a Doubletree is in the pipeline . There is a Sheraton and Movenpick and about 18 other options . YMMV
