Swissôtel Sharm El Sheikh All Inclusive Collection 5 stars

I like your hotel very much. Nice and polite stuff. Tasty food. Nice rooms.

Beautiful territory, Delicious food, friendly staff, amazing evening entertainment and disco.

This is one of the best hotels to go to with children. However, the boats in the aqua park where children slide are full of holes. They are all glued together. It looks very bad and dangerous. It is still in use. It gives the impression that it is in a 3rd world country, which does not suit this hotel. The aqua park pool for children is filled with grass from the surrounding areas. This section should be separated and carpets should be placed on the floor to prevent children from slipping. One day 2 slides of the aqua park are closed, another day 1 slide is closed, another day different! We come here for our children. You have to get up and queue even to drink water in the main restaurant. 5 minutes queue for water. 5 minutes queue for drinks. Coffee machines are insufficient. I travel all over the world for my job, but this way I don't have to queue for water at dinner. There is no sparkling water in the restaurants and bars. We ask if they have it. Ask the other bar. We ask them, they say it's not available here, ask the main restaurant. This is a shame for such a big hotel chain. We'll be searching all over the hotel for sparkling water :)) We went to the beach by the sea. There, we met someone interested in water sports. We purchased an ATV safari tour there. (Sinai Desert) When we went, the vehicles were so old. It's a miracle they even work. You can barely keep the vehicle on the road. There are three or four newer vehicles, but they don't provide them. I think a hotel this good should work with a better company. Even though water sports and these tours are independent of you, the people or companies representing your hotel as tenants should be of the same quality and safety as you. I paid 50 USD for my child there. Even if I paid 150 USD, it wouldn't change. Just what comes to mind. I don't think writing more makes things better.

The beach was good, small wind, sandy beach, very suitable for kids and seniors. Towels were old and stinky. Room was little bit old, some things didn't work, for example one of lamps in the corridore, sink wasn't functioning well, air conditioner was noisy, however it was acceptable. Personal is friendly, sometimes looked tired, shouted on me few times, had to remind that I'm a guest and they shouldn't treat me that way. Pool water was cold, that was the biggest issue for kids. Food was okay, not that various as I expected, little kinds of fruits, served mango only two times a week, sometimes should stay on a queue to enter the restaurant. Meat was hard to chew, barbeque fish was awful (maybe it's a taste issue). There is a room for further upgrade.

Our family’s recent stay at Swissotel was extremely disappointing and completely misaligned with the standards expected from both the Accor brand and EasyJet Holidays. What was meant to be a relaxing and enjoyable break turned into a stressful experience filled with misleading information, poor service, and unacceptable management behaviour. Below is a summary of the key issues encountered throughout our stay. 1. Mis-sold and Misrepresented Rooms Before booking, I confirmed with both EasyJet and the hotel directly that the Deluxe Room would include two double beds, suitable for our family. On arrival, we were told we had been “upgraded,” yet the upgraded room had only one double bed and a sofa bed. The only alternative offered was to revert to a smaller room with two single beds. This was completely inconsistent with what we were told before booking. When I raised the issue, Ms. Anna from Guest Relations insisted the website clearly stated bed sizes, which is untrue. No such details were available online. Had we known this in advance, we would have chosen another hotel or even a different location. This constitutes mis-selling and false advertising. 2. Maintenance and Housekeeping Failures The so-called “upgraded” room had a leaking shower that flooded into the bedroom. We reported this multiple times (at least five calls over 14 hours). Staff repeatedly said someone would return “in 5 minutes,” yet we waited an hour each time. The issue was only resolved after continuous chasing. In the second (family) room, the toilet was blocked and leaking, and the flush did not work. Again, it took multiple requests and two hours before anyone came to fix it. These repeated delays and broken facilities were unacceptable for a 5-star hotel. Housekeeping quality was equally poor — glasses were left dirty, and cleaning was inconsistent. Complaints raised with Ms. Anna and the person claiming to be the General Manager (later discovered not to be) were ignored. 3. Kids’ Club and Staff Behaviour One of the key reasons we chose Swissotel was the advertised kids’ facilities. However, the kids’ club staff were unprofessional and rude. Most sat on their phones, showing little interest in interacting with children. Two staff members, including Karina, were particularly dismissive. During a kite activity, I asked a simple question and was met with rudeness. Later, a staff member took colouring materials from my daughter without reason. As the only Indian children present, this raised concerns of discriminatory behaviour. It was deeply unsettling to think how our children might have been treated had we left them unsupervised. 4. Food Quality and Availability The buffet and restaurant options were poorly managed and extremely limited: Vegetarian options: Barely any variety, mostly grilled vegetables and rice. Despite assurances before booking that dietary needs were catered for, the hotel offered no meaningful alternatives. Kids’ meals: Only chips and pizza were consistently available—hardly appropriate for three meals a day for a week. We eventually resorted to McDonald’s. Stock issues: Items such as ice cream, bubble tea, and even towels near the kids’ pool frequently ran out and were not replenished. Breakfast boxes: We clearly informed staff that we do not eat beef for religious reasons, yet all sandwiches contained beef. Entire meals had to be discarded. 5. Poor Communication and Disorganization Hotel communication was chaotic. Events displayed on notice boards were outdated, and activities were changed without notice. Basic requests (such as water bottles) were ignored even after multiple confirmations. My mother and children were once locked out on the balcony due to unclear door instructions and had to shout for help for nearly an hour before anyone responded. These are fundamental safety failures. 6. Restaurant Service and Hygiene Issues At à la carte restaurants, service was slow, uncoordinated, and unprofessional. Staff often argued amongst themselves instead of assisting guests. Food quality was substandard — for example, the tiramisu at the Italian restaurant was nothing more than two dry biscuits with whipped cream. In one instance, my mother suffered food poisoning after eating at the Indian restaurant. Lamb dishes were unavailable all week, despite being on the menu. The candy and chocolate stalls were poorly managed and reused leftovers from the buffet. 7. Dishonest and Inappropriate Conduct by Staff Several male staff members were flirtatious and inappropriate, offering special treatment and persistently asking for social media contacts or dates. This happened repeatedly in public areas — at the beach, bars, and restaurants — and only stopped when male relatives intervened. Staff were also instructed to pressure guests into giving 5-star reviews on the spot, standing over them while they submitted feedback and taking photos as “proof.” This manipulative behaviour is unethical and damages the credibility of online reviews. 8. Misconduct by EasyJet Representative Before arrival, we received an email from EasyJet stating that a 24/7 helpline would be available for any issues. However, the EasyJet rep who met us at the airport told us he represented EasyJet locally and could handle all problems. We trusted him to escalate our complaints, but later learned he had not reported anything to EasyJet. When I called the 24/7 line, they had no record of any issues being logged, leaving us with no support during our stay. 9. Management Deception and Coercion All our complaints were raised with Guest Relations, specifically Ms. Anna. Despite repeated follow-ups, she was dismissive, rude, and rolled her eyes at us while we spoke. When we asked for compensation or a late checkout, we were told these would only be granted if we signed a waiver form forfeiting our right to complain. The form was presented as “mandatory policy” — yet another guest later confirmed they received a late checkout and free airport transfer without signing anything. During this time, a staff member named Bassem falsely represented himself as the General Manager. Only later did we learn that the true GM was Mr. Isik Turkmen, who was never made available. These deceptive actions demonstrate a clear lack of integrity and accountability within the hotel’s management. 10. Breach of Brand and Ethical Standards Swissotel’s conduct throughout our stay — including misrepresentation, unresponsiveness, and discriminatory treatment — is completely inconsistent with Accor’s stated brand values of trust, respect, and guest satisfaction. Every part of our experience, from booking to check-out, was riddled with dishonesty and poor service. What was meant to be a premium, all-inclusive family holiday became a week-long ordeal marked by stress, frustration, and disappointment. 11. Request for Escalation and Resolution Given the severity and volume of issues — including mis-selling, health and safety failures, discrimination, and unethical conduct — I am requesting this complaint be formally escalated within Accor Group. If a satisfactory resolution is not provided, I intend to escalate this case to the Aviation ADR and the Civil Aviation Authority for further investigation. Conclusion We spent thousands of pounds on what was meant to be a stress-free, family-friendly, all-inclusive holiday. Instead, we were met with false advertising, dangerous maintenance issues, poor food hygiene, discriminatory behaviour, and systemic dishonesty from hotel management. Swissotel’s actions have caused significant distress to my family and severely damaged our trust in Accor. I urge senior management to review this matter seriously and take immediate corrective action.