SHERATON SOMA BAY RESORT ( 61 KM FROM HURGHADA )

Located 45 km south of the town of Hurghada and only 240 km from Luxor, this hotel offers guests opportunities for same day excursions to Egyptapos;s most famous temples and antiquities. Hurghada International Airport is some 45 km from the establishment. Blending the splendours of Ancient Egyptian architecture with the comforts of modern amenities, this 465-room resort is situated on 700 m of beachfront property flanked by the serene backdrop of desert mountains. Tranquil and secluded, it is a sharp contrast to the more crowded tourist towns further north. In addition to a lobby area with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, cloakroom and lift access, facilities available to guests at this family-friendly beach resort include a café, newspaper stand, supermarket, hairdressing salon and a bar. Other amenities include a disco, theatre, casino and a games room, as well as a restaurant and conference facilities. WLAN Internet access is available, as are room and laundry services. Garage parking and parking spaces are available for guests arriving by car. A kidsapos; club and childrenapos;s playground provide younger guests with entertainment. In addition to a private bathroom with a bathtub/shower and a hairdryer, in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, hi-fi and Internet access, as well as a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Further standard features of all accommodation units include individually regulated air conditioning and heating units and a safe, as well as a balcony/terrace.