Egyptian Jewels: Sharm El Sheikh City Stay

This upscale beachfront hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Naama Bay and 3 km from Space Sham nightclub. The relaxed rooms and suites offer paid Wi-Fi, satellite TV, minibars and sofabeds; upgrades have flat-screens and balconies, and suites add living areas. Room service is available 24/7. Free perks include a breakfast buffet. There are restaurants for into Mediterranean, Japanese and Italian cuisine, plus a pub, a piano bar and a private beach. Other amenities consist of a spa, a fitness center, outdoor pools and poolside bars, as well as event space. Activities such as kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and snorkeling are available.

Set across from El Fanar Beach, this modern hotel overlooking the Red Sea is 11 km from Naama Bay. Warm rooms come with balconies or terraces, flat-screen TVs and free high-speed Internet, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites add living areas, dining areas and kitchenettes. Upgraded quarters have views of the Red Sea. Room service is available 24/7. There are 3 restaurants, including buffet and Italian eateries, along with 4 bars. Other amenities include 3 outdoor pools (1 with a swim-up bar), a spa and a gym, plus a dive center, a tennis court and a private beach area.