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#24 of 180 hotels in Sharm El-Sheikh
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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 725
Address:
White Knight Beach
P.O. Box 91
Sharm El-Sheikh
Egypt
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“half inclusive”

Concorde El Salam Hotel Sharm El Sheikh

3 of 5 stars
coventry, england
Jul 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Firstly we stayed in the sports complex, however we did book the main hotel, when we mentioned this to thomas cook they said we had to pay an extra supplement, even though we paid £50 more per person to stay in the main hotel compared to the sport at the time of booking. This seemed to happen a lot with other thomas cook customers not sure about other tour operators so if you did book with thomas cook i would check with them before you leave as you may well end up in the sport complex.

After checking out both sides there didnt seem to be much differance other than the the main hotel is on the beach and the sports hotel seemed quieter.

The hotel was very clean, had the room cleaned everyday by the maid and the room was nice. You do need to be up early to get a sun bed as by 10ish there were none left, even though some people would hardly use there sunbed all day.

The problem with the hotel is the all inclusive, there are too many ifs and buts with what is included, such as ice cream is included in the day but not at night, only beer, wine and local spirits are included, you have to pay for cocktails £2.50, juices £2, and drinks such a named spirts for example £6 for a malibu and coke, also water is free but if you want a bottle you pay £1 even though it comes from the same bottle. There is no mini bar enless you pay, and you have to pay after 11pm at the bar which is annoying. Also there is only 1 small bar in the sport side at night and it can get a little busy could do with another bar.

The food was good, however did get very repetative after 2 weeks and the food a lunch time is the same as at night, also they charge you to have ice cream, and if you want to take food away eg fruit or cakes. The service could be better in the resturant sometimes we got a drinks quick other times we didnt even get asked if we wanted a drink. The resturant did seem to get busy round 8ish in the second week of our holiday, possible due to the start of the school holidays starting. One thing i could not get my head round was the queueing for a plate and food, us english will queue for the buffet from one end and half the buffet will be empty. Normally people just get a plate and go to the areas they want to get there food from but here people just seemed to queue (but thats us english we love to queue for everything even when it isnt needed).Also the food is only served between 7-1030, 1300-1500 and 1900-2200, if you miss these times you will have to wait or pay for room service.

I didnt get ill while away neither did my girlfriend however some people we spoke to did have upset stomach, so i couldnt say the reason behind this maybe its differant foods.

Over all it was a nice place, however i would proberly try a differant hotel because of the all inclusive thing, iv never known there to be all these differant rules with an all inclusive. When iv been to all inclusives in mexico and cuba everything was included, mini bar, all the resturants, all drinks inc cocktails and branded drinks, and food and drink was 24hours (isnt that the concept of a all inclusive?).

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nickcoventry's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 18-24
Member since: November 19, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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Average price*: $186 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-733-5916 from Orbitz
“it was like a butlins in egypt”

Concorde El Salam Hotel Sharm El Sheikh

Jul 23, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

Arrived at the concorede on sunday 6th July first impressions was wow room was lovely view ok, the A.I was basic to say the least finished at 11, then it was very expensive and also the prices changed all the time.

the water was never cold and they also never had any change to give you, the bar staff are very friendly once you have tipped them a couple of times.

There were loads of russuans who were very rude and thought they owned the place the entertainment was rubbish it was like ground hog night every night the live band were not live they would plug in the ipods or laptops and just sing from there, also it was generally for the locals and the russuans and the czechs i have never seen so many english people playing cards travel scrabble and monoperly at night.

beach was lovely people selling the trips on the beach were great never pushey me and my partner did a scuba dive it cost £45 each but it ended up being a full day trip as well doind loads of snorkling and free food a drink too.

Our rep i thought was none existent every time we had a problem her day of would change or she would come early instead of the time stated.

also when you check out they cant wait to cut your bands off before anything else if tou have a night flight your A.I will finish at 3 then you will have to pay ( bit wrong i think).

Also at the airport if you are over on your bags they will charge you £10 per kilo over so make sure you use you hand luggage as lee way.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The air con
    • Disliked — entertainment and the AI it was more like part inclusive
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dan26London's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: May 25, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $186 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-733-5916 from Orbitz
“Great Value”

Concorde El Salam Hotel Sharm El Sheikh

Jul 22, 2008

Got back last Friday, We stayed in the sports section with an all inclusive deal, food was always fresh,room clean, service was excellent and a 55 degree max temperature during our stay. Happy Days!

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DinoBradford's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Member since: July 22, 2008
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Average price*: $186 (year-round)
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“Bullying Russians”

Concorde El Salam Hotel Sharm El Sheikh

2 of 5 stars
newcastle
Jul 21, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

The hotel reception area/dining room/ very nice but the rooms are tired and the curtains and bed throws are in serious need of a wash. The majority of hotel staff are very pleasant but a couple of the waiters don't like being asked for things by females - sad. Saying that the pool/sun bed guys are great – we were told to take with us £1 coins and each day to give the sun bed guy a coin once he had £10 he asks you to swap them – by doing this your favourite bed is there ready and waiting for you, when and if you need it, we did go out and about but the time spent at the pool or beach we always had really good beds.
This is the first time we have stayed in a hotel over-run by Russians - arrogant, rude, bullies and well they take over the place which is very unfair. They have very little control over their children who are allowed to run all over the restaurant, not the safest place in the world to run around for you or the kids. The food is basic, fairly bland – would recommend the pancakes though.
The fact that everyone is expected to get a bad stomach is awful, the reps don’t help with any advice in that quarter – so go prepared.
Our Thomas Cook rep Fiona was loud and not that helpful. Trips to Cairo & Giza were great, as was the overnight stay to Petra but it could have been run by a better company on the Jordan side as we spent 2:5 hours on the side of the road while a farce took place for the driver and co to change a tyre, it would have helped if he had listened to the passengers on the bus who were telling him that they were tightening the nut. Piece of advice if you do go on this trip – it’s great really it is, but make sure your name is on the list given to you on the return journey on the ferry as if it’s not the customs – who let you through the day before and stamped your passport accordingly – will threaten you that they will send you back to Jordan. On another note to do with the rep make sure you check the dates and days that you have booked a trip, Fiona messed up our trip to Raz Mohammed but we were told that we could go the next Friday, sadly that was the day after we come home!
Our rep Fiona didn't recommend the dive centre onthe beach but a far more expensive one, my husband used the centre on the beach half the price and dive packages to suit where he wanted to go and more to the point when. Taric was brilliant as were all the team there. Don't be put off by the shack appearance of the dive centre - they are a lovely group of people.
All in all it was a good holiday but a week would have probably been better then we could have travelled to another centre.
I personally would give Concorde a miss – nice but not for two weeks.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — It's sister hotel Concorde Sport
    • Disliked — The Russians
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MrsSmithy's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: May 31, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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Average price*: $186 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-733-5916 from Orbitz
“Happy guest's!”

Concorde El Salam Hotel Sharm El Sheikh

Jul 21, 2008

Well....Having just returnd from a 7 night holiday at the Concorde Sport hotel I must say I had a pretty good time, and as did many who were there at the same time!

I can understand some of the negative comments posted about this holiday (Sharm in general) but the hotel was great!

We (couple) booked with Thomas Cook and particularly requested the main site. On arrival we found we were in the sports side which is all the same site really just a road in the middle. The entrance to the sports hotel was disapointing in comparison to all the others on the transfer but this is about the only disapointment in relation to being at the sports over the main site. The lobby was grand, staff friendly, and food good.

The swimming pool was better than the main site, had a slide and was less busy. It was also in a much prettier surrounding. The pool bar had friendly hard working staff and served a decent lunch and ice cream through the day. The pool and towel guys were very friendly and worked hard to find you a bed and see to your needs.

The food was good, All inclusive we had the choice of breakfast at the hotel resterant or the italian near the beach, lunch at the hotel resterant, italian or pool bar and dinner at the hotel resterant or at the italian-(40% discount). The food was good quality and the egypt themed night food was excellent. Admitidly we did have a tummy upset on the last day but nothing too bad. TAKE IMODIOM!

Narma bay was scary and we only went during the day, Fellas in your face being rude and pushy and not what your ready for after the relaxing amosphere of the hotel. Free bus 4 times a day through the hotel and it is worth going if for nothing else than the cheap prices about. In general Eygption's will try to rip you off as much as possible. £5 for a pack of baby wipes at the supermarket near the entrance to the hotel! Nothing has prices on and they will probably haggle the price down if you try.

All in all I will try somewhere new next time i.e not Eygpt. We're glad we did it to see what the fuss is all about but will go somewhere closer next time as an all inclusive in Spain will probably offer the same. Posatives for the holiday was the Hotel pool and staff, negatives would be egyptions ripping holiday makers off and having no worries about doing so!

Great hotel, would recomend!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Pool and Staff
    • Disliked — Shops surrounding hotel
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ElliotandJenny's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 18-24
Member since: July 21, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
Was this review helpful? Yes No
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Average price*: $186 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-733-5916 from Orbitz

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