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Barrie Norman from Skegness travelled to Mercure Luxor Hotel with
Thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2008 |
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My wife and I stayed at the Mercure Luxor for an excellent two weeks holiday.
We have spent many wonderful holidays in Luxor and staying at this hotel is no exception.
On arriving at the hotel you enter a fantastic large cool reception area where you are met by staff who are dedicated in making your check-in as smooth as possible and go out of there way to make you welcome a special thanks go out to Kamel who was just a gentleman.
There are either double or twin bedded rooms, garden views, pool views or Nile views (with a supplement) all the rooms are of an excellent size with full ensuite facilities, balcony or terrace, air conditioning, large screen television, fridge, fitted dressing table etc etc, they are cleaned to a very high standard every day with a daily bedding change.
The restaurant is of an excellent size with a huge variety of fresh bread, pastries, cheeses, local delights, jams, tea and coffee, eggs as you like them, cooked to order infront of you, special thanks go out to Osama and Mohamed.
The restaurant staff work to a high level making your visit to the restaurant a pleasure.
There are a number of specialised restaurants in the hotel where the food and service is second to none.
There is a shopping arcade within the hotel containing a variety of shops selling just about everything.
To the rear of the hotel there is an excellent large lagoon type swimming pool, at one end there are graduated steps into a water level good for younsters, the pool then slopes away to a level of approx 4ft which is ideal for all types of swimmers and the great activities that are are held in the pool on a daily basis, well done to the two pool boys who work hard for the guests.
Overall all the hotel staff work hard to ensure that all guests enjoy themselves, which must be difficult as there are quite a number of different nationalities in the hotel at any one time.
Our praises must go out to the gentleman who is responsible for guest relations Mr. Aly he is a dedicated employee and an excellent example of how the job should be done - well done.
If you enjoy good food, excellent accommoation, relaxation and wonderful staff you MUST stay at the Mercure Luxor, whether its whilst visiting the many fantastic sights Luxor has to offer or just soaking up the 24/7 sunshire the Mercure Luxor is number ONE.
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bet +steve from strood travelled to Mercure Luxor Hotel with
discover egypt
on a couples holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Mercure Luxor Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We did the Nile cruse then stayed at the mercure. We only paid £69 for the week but was worth a lot more. The hotel was clean. Breakfast excellent. Food in the restaurants very good.
The bar staff hang around you for tips. Drinks very very expensive, French restaurant was well worth the money went 3 times.
Location good for every attraction go over to banana isle at sunset about £6.00 for a 2 hour trip.
Staff friendly. Entertainment leaves a lot to be desired!We used the cocktail bar over the road drinks much cheaper.
Would recommend discover Egypt an excellent company.
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Christy from Braintree travelled to Mercure Luxor Hotel with
Cosmos
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 02 2007 |
rated the Mercure Luxor Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We had a wonderful week's holiday here during a February half term. Even though it was half term it was fairly quiet. Not many children here, but enough for our daughter to befriend a few.
The room is basic but comfortable, it was dated. We had a lovely view over the Nile although it was very noisy at night and first thing in the morning. If we return I would request a room overlooking the garden area or the pool area. (Noisy from constant horn beeping, horses and loud speakers.)
The bed was comfortable and the room suited the 3 of us basic but comfy. It had a fridge and a tv and clean towels every day.
The hotel itself was in need of a lick of paint and an update but it was clean and tidy everywhere and the pool area was lovely. Nice steps sloping into the shallow end with the volleyball net dividing it into the shallow and deeper end. The pool was clean and warm, 26' and we all had plenty of space to play or swim or just cool off.
There were plenty of sunbeds but only a few had the adjustable backs. Towels given out each day so handy not to take towels in the case.
There was a play area with a little play house, swing, table and slide. There was boules, datrs, chess board and table tennis too. Even a selection of books to borrow from the towel man!
The restaurants were very good. We ate in all of the a number of times, the French one was the prefered choice with the pianist playing whilst we overlooked the Nile and had very good food. They even cooked things that were not on the menu for our daughter, such as jacket potatoes and pizza. Very helpful and all are keen and eager to please.
The bar has a happy hour 5pm-7pm and once you have your first drink the next are then half price. The wine was ok and the beer was lovely. Sakara or Stella(not same stella as home!) Both lovely though.
Breakfast was substantial, plenty of choice but as (hubby and daughter are fussy) you could survive on fried eggs or omlette freshly cooked for you, boiled eggs, toast, cereals, pastries, breads and rolls and plenty of other stuff cheese and salad etc if you are willing to give anything a try. Coffee was lovely served to your table. The waiters all played with my daughter every breakfast time, pinching her teddy when she wasn't looking and all very good humoured.
The staff within the hotel were all fantastic. Would go back no hesitation, but would request a room that was quieter!
Hotel is well situated for shops, the Luxor museums and temples too just a short walk away. Although for the eating out area it was a good 15 min walk or 5 mins haggling then 5mins taxi ride sometimes we opted for the walk as it was less stressful!
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mecuir luxor from luxor travelled to Mercure Luxor Hotel with
Thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2005 |
rated the Mercure Luxor Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: What a fantastic hotel, the staff are incredibly helpful and you can book every thing to you’re room including drinks, if you drink whiskey take a bottle with you from the duty free on the plane because its £4.50 a glass but only £1.80 a pint of local beer.
We went b@b but still had an evening meal at the hotel on 5 nights out of 7 and including drinks the week bill was less than £100.00 and that includes an allocate menu. And yes we will go there again.
We were there for New Year and the gala dinner and dance was brilliant with live acts drafted in from all over Egypt.
Warning there money is coin-less and the 5p and 10p notes are filthy make sure you wash your hands after touching them and yes you will get hassled on the streets but its all safe the tourist police carry machine guns and you get an armed body guard on the coach trips.
Be prepared to haggle for a good price and don't let the locals take you're photo unless you are willing to pay them for the privilege.
Yes we will go again.
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Sandie Radford from Colchester travelled to Mercure Luxor Hotel with
Thomson
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2005 |
rated the Mercure Luxor Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: We have stayed at this Hotel twice a year for the last 3 years, & have never been able to fault it.
The rooms in the main block are very spacious, with balcony, ample storage space for clothes etc, TV & mini-fridge.
Everywhere is kept very clean. We often use the laundry service - leave dirty washing on the bed in the bag provided before breakfast - by 5pm it is hanging in your wardrobe & quite cheap!Breakfast is more than adequate, a wide choice, including eggs cooked to your taste by the chef.
There is an international restaurant, a french restaurant, a buffet, and a snack bar for coffee/ sandwiches/ cake etc. There is also a poolside restaurant & bar.
The pool was refurbished last year & is now absolutely lovely. No nasty ladders to get in & out, nice shallow steps leading in. Pool heater is on during the Winter months. The staff are very friendly & helpful - I even had the Egyptian Gazette ( english newspaper) delivered to me at the pool each day last Nov.
There is not a lot of entertainment, but for those who wish to join in, there are games of darts & boules organised during the day. In the evenings on various days there are pool competitions, bingo, karaeoke & once a week a cocktail making competition. There is live music at the outside bar every night & the nightclub is also open each night, with a belly dance at around midnight.
If you wish to talk quietly there is plenty of room in the inside bar, which is air conditioned.
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Ann Priestley from Cheam - Surrey travelled to Mercure Luxor Hotel with
Thomson
on a singles holiday.
There were 1 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2005 |
rated the Mercure Luxor Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The choices for the breakfast were very good, it is a buffet style thing and there was plenty on there all fresh and nicely set out.
The hotel was very clean and there were always staff around should you need anything. I travelled to luxor on my own, it was my first holiday by myself. The location was excellent, the sights across the nile were stunning.
The hotel is very close to all the temples, museums, valley of the kings etc. that you may want to visit.
The entertainment wasn't that good but there was always something going on. The staff couldn't do enough for you and will always be pleased to stand and chat to you time permitting.
I would not hessitate in going back to this hotel again next year and am in fact planning it now. Luxor and this hotel are great places to visit. Give it a go.
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William and Kathy from Glasgow travelled to Mercure Luxor Hotel with
Cruise control
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Mercure Luxor Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We both enjoyed this holiday immensely.We were there in July 2004. We did one weeks cruise and one week in the hotel. Considering we only paid £100 for this week in the hotel we were more than satisfied.
Did not find too much to do in the evenings. We usually went for a meal in the hotel which was very reasonable. Buffet breakfast was excellent. The 3 restaurants in the hotel were fine.
Rooms were clean and well maintained. Large swimming pool was excellent and very warm. Everyone will agree that trying to walk anywhere is a nightmare as you are pestered at every turn. On saying that the people were very friendly.
One thing to note. The hotel is not in the busy part of town. We did not find this out till we went to the train station for the trip to Cairo/Giza. So take a taxi or a horse and cart and visit the main town.I think you will find more to do there.
Be prepared to be pestered as I said but a firm refusal is usually enough for the locals to leave you alone. Go and enjoy yourself. It will probably be the best holiday you will ever have.
PS.If you see any of the taxi drivers wearing a Scottish "Jimmy Tammy" say Billy and Kathy said hello.
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