The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh Review: A Mixed Resort Stay

The overall picture

The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh has a Google rating of 4 from 3,761 reviews. Public feedback presents a resort with strong service and plenty of dining, alongside recurring concerns about room condition. Several reviewers describe warm, helpful staff who made the stay feel well organised. Reception teams are praised for being welcoming and quick to assist, while housekeeping, room service and senior staff also receive positive mentions.

The experience is not uniform. One recent review describes outdated, worn rooms, poor bedding and a severely disappointing bathroom. Another guest reported an unpleasant smell in the room, possibly linked to drainage. Both accounts suggest that room allocation and maintenance can shape the stay considerably.

Food and resort facilities

Food is the clearest strength in the sample. Reviewers mention many restaurants and a wide range of food and beverage options. Meals are described as delicious and varied, with dining available around the pools and by the sea. One guest particularly appreciated being able to eat without waiting. A late breakfast is also mentioned, which may suit guests who prefer slower mornings.

The pools receive enthusiastic feedback. One reviewer called them fantastic, while another described the atmosphere across the resort as a major part of an excellent stay. The public comments indicate a property designed for guests who want most of their holiday organised on site, with meals, swimming and service close at hand.

Rooms and service

Service is generally reviewed more favourably than the accommodation itself. Guests describe staff as friendly and attentive, including reception personnel, a night manager and chefs. One review credits the night manager with being especially helpful. Another says that a room was brand new, comfortable and well maintained.

That positive account sits beside a sharply different report about rooms that felt decades old, with worn furnishings, poor sheets and a bathroom that required immediate action. The guest was moved after complaining and found the replacement rooms more acceptable. This is important context for anyone booking: the hotel may offer well-kept rooms, but the public reviews do not support assuming every room is in the same condition.

Who should consider it

The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh looks best suited to travellers who value a broad resort setup, frequent food options, pools and attentive staff. It may work particularly well for groups and guests who plan to spend most of their time at the property. The sample includes a positive girls-only trip, as well as enthusiastic comments from guests who enjoyed the atmosphere and organisation.

A careful arrival routine is sensible. Guests should inspect the room promptly, report odours or maintenance problems to reception and ask about a move if the accommodation falls short. The strongest parts of the review pattern are the staff, food and facilities. The main risk is inconsistency in the rooms. That keeps the verdict positive, but not emphatic.

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