Friendly staff, very welcoming particularly good with children. if you have the money (and it isnt cheap) its by far the best resort in Egypt.

I had stayed at two other Oberoi hotels in India (it is an Indian company) so I had high expectations. With a few minor reservations I was not disappointed.

This is a really first-class hotel, which must surely be one of the very best in Egypt (and I have stayed in several others). It is an "all-suite" hotel, meaning that our room had a spacious sitting area, a dressing room and its own courtyard with sun-loungers.

The beach is huge and well-maintained. The pool (or rather a series of inter-connecting pools) was also very good, although a temperature of 21C does not really meet most people's definition of a "heated pool" (this was January).

The Oberoi is expensive; a room-rate of over £300 (GBP) room-only is a lot more than you would normally pay for a five-star hotel in Egypt.

But there is one major plus: the quality of the food. Every single meal we had was outstanding, either in the main restaurant (with a choice of two or three menus every evening), at the Indian restaurant ("Zaafran") and at the poolside cafe ("The Pergola"). The quality and variety was probably the best I've found in any hotel.

The only drawback with the Oberoi is its location. It really is in the middle of nowhere so you need a taxi if you want to get into Hurghada or anywhere else. So I wonder why the hotel has a shop that sells ornamental wooden camels and designer clothes -- one selling toothpaste would be rather more useful. And a bank that is open a few hours a day is also of limited use; I suggest they replace it with a cash-machine (as I have found available in other Egyptian hotels).

But I ended the week totally relaxed and with a smile on my face; the diet started on my return to England.

It would be tempting to write pages and pages about this hotel, but it can be summed up in one word. Perfect.

The hotel, pool, food, suites, grounds are perfect in every way. The staff are all very polite, friendly and helpful and are a credit to the hotel.

Thank you so much for a lovely holiday.

Having read all the reviews on "trip"beforehand, we had no hesitation in booking this hotel for two weeks in January. We were not disappointed in any way. From the moment we arrived and were met by the general manager, Mr Pereira, we were transported to a world beyond anything we had ever experienced before, and we have travelled all over the world. The hotel, staff, food and cleanliness was first class, and EVERYTHING was never too much trouble. Many people have written reviews on the Oberoi Hotel group, and as a couple who have stayed in 4 of them, and on the Philae Nile boat they also own,we can say without hesitation that we totally concur with their comments.
ALL the staff were extraordinary, and the quality of the food was fantastic. Even after 2 weeks we were never offered the same menu. Also, if you were inclined, there were Cookery demonstrations, Pilates, Yoga, Star gazing, Towel folding, and Neck massaging!
We did venture into Hurghada twice, but found everything we needed was at the Hotel.
The weather was warm in the day, but we needed sweaters in the evening, as there was a stong cold wind. ( unusual for this area )
Perfection always come at a price, but this is truly a gem, and by todays prices, above par with other 5 star hotels. Will we return ?--------------You betcha!