Fodor's Expert Review SUNRISE Alex Avenue Hotel

On a delightful bay, this modern hotel has international-style amenities and a resort setting not often seen in Egypt. Think business and conference spaces, special needs rooms, and a spa offering less-common treatments (in Egypt, at least) such as Thai massage, chocolate therapy treatments, and traditional Turkish hammam rituals. Rooms are in three low-rise buildings and are decorated in a sober classical Western style comprising warm woods and neutral-colored walls. Most have sea views. The private beachfront with protected shallows is a great asset and ideal if you want to combine sightseeing in Alexandria with a little relaxation.