always a bit of a dilema that one stevie.We went to Egypt for the first time this year and stayed at hilton sharks bay . we never go back to the same hotel twice but next year is a first and we have booked again .I have to confess now tho im sort of regretting it as i have been reading about other areas i would like to stay in including the Ras um sid area where Hilton waterfalls is .I just found out yesterday it is within walking distance of Sharm old town which would be nice to have somewhere to walk as we like to stay A/I . also want to go now to coral hilton in Nuweiba.

the reviews of Hilton waterfulls looks good and we have booked HSB via http://www.hilton.co.uk where the prices are good

lyn

i stay at the rennasance golden view which is in ras um sid next door to the waterfalls both are fantastic hotels, and both back directly onto the beach where the snorkelling is some of the best in the area, i dont know about walking distance to the old town but a taxi should cost no more then 20le u can get it for 15le but its a challenge. the RGV would be the cheeper option of the two and infact that better quality hotel but i know there are offers on the waterfalls sometime for as little as £30 a night in the winter months.

Hi Rose (or anyone else who might know )

I'm considering the Rennaisance Golden View for a week April.
Please could you tell me do the standard rooms have 2 queen (small double) sized beds? I need to decide if I would be better off with 2 standard rooms, or one large family room for a family of 4 including 2 young teens. My understanding is that the family rooms are huge with a separate annexe, so I'm not sure which to go for.

Lad81, what was the weather like in December? we are going for Xmas and New Year, hoping it is warm enuff to do the usual snorkelling, Ras Mohammed etc. I have been on the weather site, but to much information to understand.

Hi Pubestone, weather in December was a constant 27 degrees all week. Only a light breeze in the evenings, nothing too windy, just a light jumper/cardigan for walking around at night in Namma Bay. Snorkelling was absolutely amazing, after the initial plunge into the sea (which wakes you up, believe me) i was in for a couple of hours at a time.

Stevie

hi doepsmc

we stayed at the RGV last year...we had a standard sea view room...the beds were big...but not massive....great for one person but a bit of a squash for two.

the room we had thought did have a locked interconnecting door which could be another option to consider. medot.xx

thanks Medot

That was what we were allocated last year at the Crowne Plaza, I booked 2 rooms and they gave us interconnecting ones without me even asking (or paying extra) . As the RGV is one of the better hotels there, perhaps they will be as accommodating.

Doe

thanks for your reply Stevie.