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Intercontinental The Palace Port Ghalib

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With its sandy stone walls, extensive gardens and extravagant water features, this aptly-named hotel could easily be mistaken for a Moorish palace. As you walk through its doors, you'll be greeted by a ballroom-sized lobby, complete with gleaming marble floors and traditional touches like wooden balconies and a stained-glass window.

As for the bedrooms, they're a lot more contemporary. Decked out in a palette of cream, navy and scarlet, they exude style and sophistication. In-room comforts come in the form of airconditioning and satellite TVs, while glass balcony doors take up the whole wall, meaning great views are always on show. Outside, things are just as smart. The stars of the show are the gigantic swimming pools. Surrounded by a scattering of palms and cushioned loungers, they give way to gorgeous landscaped gardens. You'll find flood-lit tennis courts around the corner, too.

If you prefer the beach to the pool though, you're in luck - the hotel is on the Red Sea's doorstep. And because it has its own diving school, it's really easy to explore the famous underwater world. You can also try your hand at other watersports, including sailing and windsurfing.

Last but not least, dining is one of the hotel's biggest draws. In the evenings, the Olive Restaurant serves a medley of Mediterranean and Arabic dishes, while Budour's Court offers up a banquet of Moroccan favourites like lamb tagines and spiced couscous. For lunch, meanwhile, head to the Harbour Café for schwarmas, sandwiches and home-made ice-cream. And in the mornings, tuck into a spread of omelettes, fresh fruit and pastries.

Location
800m to beach ~ 100m to resort centre & shops ~ 500m to corniche & Khan shopping centre ~ 700m to Port Ghalib marina ~ 5km to Marsa Alam airport

Pool area
2 swimming pools - large lagoon pool is saltwater ~ Pool bar serving snacks

Cuisine
Olive restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Arabic & Mediterranean dishes ~ Budour's Court serving dinner with Moroccan cuisine ~ Habrour cafe serving light meals and homemade ice cream

Sports and Relaxation
Minigolf ~ Sports court ~ Planned: Health Spa, sauna, massage, Turkish bath, steam bath and Gym ~ Nearby local facilities include tennis, minigolf, snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking and horseback riding

For families
Lulee kids' club, 3-12 yrs, with supervised activities ~ Playroom ~ Playground ~ Electronic games arcade ~ Kid's menu at Crown Plaza ~ Highchairs ~ Cots

Entertainment
24-hour lounge ~ Live entertainment

Other facilities
Money exchange/ATM ~ Safety deposit box available at reception ~ Internet ~ Laundry service ~ Same day dry cleaning ~ Ice machine ~ Bicycle hire

Guest rooms
2 or 3 beds, sleeping up to 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 yrs ~ Telephone ~ Internet access ~ Bathroom with bathtub and shower ~ Bathrobe ~ Hairdryer ~ Cable/satellite TV ~ Minibar ~ Tea maker ~ Minibar ~ Air-conditioning ~ Balcony or Ground Terrace ~ Lagoon, Marina or Seaview rooms available at a supplement

Official rating
5 Star

Hotel bedrooms
309

Lifts
3

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