Hilton Hurghada Plaza 

Just back from a week in the Hilton Hurghada Plaza, all inclusive. It's a big hotel with 3 different pools, private beach, harbor, spa & other facilities. It can seem a little overwhelming when you get handed the map but it is quite easily navigated. The most outstanding thing about this hotel is the staff. The hospitality is outstanding. So many to mention: Jameel in houskeeping with amazing towel art; Abdulbasset & Ahmed in the restaurant; Saeed, Abdo, Mohamed, Moustaffa, Isis & Aya in the lobby bar; Ibrahim in the pool bar; Ahmed & the team of lifeguards ..... The list goes on (& apologies for my likely poor spelling). They are an absolute credit to the hotel. It was extremely busy (to be expected in August!) especially with families & kids - slightly overwhelming at the Blue Fin pool at times but it is the local school holidays. The staff all made sure we were looked after & not wanting for anything. The terrace at night is beautiful. We didn't go down to the stage for the entertainment but it sounded great! The entertainment team clearly work their socks off & it isn't invasive as we've found in other places. Our room was lovely & spacious. Love the shower set up - it's an overhead waterfall which is actually beside the bath in a sort of wet room set up. Lovely balcony with a sea view. I went to the Spa twice - be careful of Abdul, he'll talk you into all the treatments!! & they're fantastic! Magda gave me the most amazing massage. Dive And More is based down at the harbor. We booked with them twice for a boat trip & horse riding which were amazing. Really good value & a great day out. The only thing we found slightly difficult was reception. Any interaction we had with them wasn't the most helpful. Quick tip: if you feel unwell or need any toiletries at any point there is a City Mall right beside the hotel with a pharmacy on the RHS as soon as you go in. They have a pharmacist & a great range of products. There is a doctor on site but if it's something minor I'd go there first!