- Four Seasons Resort Sharm el Sheikh (1 Four Seasons Blvd., Sharm el Sheikh; tel. 069/3603555; www.fourseasons.com): Perfect from the moment you ride through the front gate until the time you leave, the Four Seasons in Sharm sets the standard for service and restrained-but-lavish architecture.
- Le Meridien Dahab Resort (Dahab; tel. 069/3640425; www.starwoodhotels.com): In addition to boasting top-notch facilities in a striking location, this stylish new resort impresses from the moment you walk into the lobby with its bold mix of colors and textures and innovative use of light and shadow.
- Movenpick Quseir (Sirena Beach, El Quadim Bay, El Quseir; tel. 065/3332100; www.moevenpick-hotels.com): This low-key, family-friendly resort hugs the coastline, blending with the local scenery and making a perfect setting for a romantic getaway -- even if you have to take the kids along.
- Oberoi Sahl Hashish (Sahl Hashish; tel. 065/3440777; www.oberoihotels.com): With standard rooms that would pass muster as junior suites anywhere else, bathrooms that could do double duty as a spa, and the best massage facility on the Red Sea coast, the Oberoi at Sahl Hashish is guaranteed to put a smile on your face even as it wipes away the lines from around your eyes.
- The Palace at Port Ghalib (Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam; tel. 02/27351962; www.discoverportghalib.com): Sun International's debut on the Red Sea coast is set in a complete, purpose-built village on the edge of a full-size lagoon. The hotel is as top end as it gets, with imposing architecture, splendid dining, and everything from diving and beach parties to desert safaris.
- Sheraton Soma Bay (Soma Bay, Safaga; tel. 065/3545845; www.sheraton-somabay.com): A hypostyle lobby and a beach that seems to go on forever make this expansive resort a great place for an active vacation or just lolling about in the sand. Fun architecture, great food, and unparalleled facilities mean a good time whichever way you decide to go.
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