Hotels FAQ

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I’m planning an Egypt trip for early 2002, but have no experience of that country. Besides that I don’t know the price level of Egypt, is it in level with Asia (Thailand)? Anybody who can recommend a good (cheap hotel in Cairo), my budget is around 20-25 USD at the maximum, preferrably down to 10 if possible. On the other hand I need AC, cable TV and would like to have a pool at the hotel, all wich is possible in Asia at that price. Further, I think I can spend about 2 weeks, what is feasible in terms of covering the country? Cairo, Alexandria, Harguda, Luxor? Any advice or experience? Climate in first quarter 2002? /Regards, Anders — Remove the obvious part before replying by mail please!

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> Anybody who can recommend a good (cheap hotel in Cairo), my budget is > around 20-25 USD at the maximum, preferrably down to 10 if possible. > On the other hand I need AC, cable TV and would like to have a pool at > the hotel

Sincere answer: stay home! (preferrably down to 10 whole dollars, he NEEDS ac, cable TV, and a pool). Succes, John.

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I can’t believe anyone would want cable TV – or any TV when they are on holiday – that’s part of the great thing about travel – no news to worry about. AC and a pool – well OK if they are there but I don’t like AC at night anyway – a ceiling fan is much better. Some of the pools I have seen in developing countries look like breeding ground for all known diseases. Joanna – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Anybody who can recommend a good (cheap hotel in Cairo), my budget is > around 20-25 USD at the maximum, preferrably down to 10 if possible. > On the other hand I need AC, cable TV and would like to have a pool at > the hotel > Sincere answer: stay home! (preferrably down to 10 whole dollars, he NEEDS > ac, cable TV, and a pool). > Succes, John.

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Good grief, If I could find an hotel in any country in Africa with Air Conditioning, Cable TV, and a pool at a price of $10, I’d move there next week, and stay permanently. In all the countries I’ve been to (admittedly I’ve never been to West Africa) I’d be happy with electricity and running water for $10. Hot water would be an unexpected luxury. Happy hunting… Marc – Kampala, Uganda was Marc – Johannesburg, South Africa – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I’m planning an Egypt trip for early 2002, but have no experience of > that country. Besides that I don’t know the price level of Egypt, is it > in level with Asia (Thailand)? > Anybody who can recommend a good (cheap hotel in Cairo), my budget is > around 20-25 USD at the maximum, preferrably down to 10 if possible. > On the other hand I need AC, cable TV and would like to have a pool at > the hotel, all wich is possible in Asia at that price. > Further, I think I can spend about 2 weeks, what is feasible in terms of > covering the country? > Cairo, Alexandria, Harguda, Luxor? > Any advice or experience? > Climate in first quarter 2002? > /Regards, Anders

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I can’t believe anyone would want cable TV – or any TV when they are on > holiday – that’s part of the great thing about travel – no news to worry > about. > AC and a pool – well OK if they are there but I don’t like AC at night > anyway – a ceiling fan is much better. Some of the pools I have seen in > developing countries look like breeding ground for all known diseases. > Joanna > Sincere answer: stay home! (preferrably down to 10 whole dollars, he NEEDS > ac, cable TV, and a pool). > Succes, John.

Well, an Agilent salesman told me ‘You only get what you pay for’, I guess that goes also for answers, you get the answers you asked for? Besides, TV is very nice to have while in the hotel room, resting from all the noise, pollution and hassle and after the shower. Travelling is extremely hard work and a rest in the room for a couple of hours is a must. I was not aware of the cold climate in Egypt though! The water temperature in the red sea is well below +20 C during Oct – March and day temp in winter around cold +20 C. So a tempered pool is a must if you want to have a swim. /Anders — Remove the obvious part before replying by mail please!

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