Inter-Continental Massarrah, Taif

Advantages: Helpful staff, lovely bedrooms, mini-bus service into the centre
Disadvantages: Not much in the local area, expensive, facilities not the best

...(which had a view of the Acropolis) was marble effect floor rather than carpet, and had a sofa, glass coffee table with a couple of glossy Greek tourism magazines, and a writing desk and chair. There was also a kettle with Lipton teabags and Nescafe coffee sticks. There was air-conditioning but even on full blast it was still quite warm. On opening the window the room became a bit noisy. At least the blackout curtains kept the room darkened. The Bathroom: Very clean, but showing it's age a bit. There was a white fluffy bathrobe and slippers, which is always a plus point, bathroom scale (not so good!) and lovely Korres toiletries and a hygiene kit containing face pads, cotton buds and a mini sewing kit. It's nice to see that the Inter-Continental is using a natural, Greek brand. This consisted of Aloe and Soapwort shampoo, Achillea... Read review

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Advantages: Luxurious rooms, great views, helpful staff, great location
Disadvantages: Not cheap, but you get what you pay for.

...Yes, it is not cheap. But you get what you pay for. If you want luxurious rooms, great food, (the seafood "all you can eat" buffet is excellent), and friendly staff, then stay here. Go to the top floor, where the swimming pool is located, and take photos of the surrounding area from there. Also the location is good, 3 minutes walk down to Circular Quay, the Opera House, etc., can't be beat. If you need sundry consumables, water, fags, chocolate, toothpaste, etc., then there is a "Open all hours" store on the way up from the harbour. Very useful. Breakfast at the hotel is nice but expensive. Alternatively walk down the hill to Circular Quay and have a full English at one of the Al Fresco cafes, before going for a cruise around Port Jackson, or wherever your fancy takes you. Dinner at the InterContinental is also not cheap... Read review

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Advantages: 5 Star Luxury
Disadvantages: Have to come home!

...want something stronger. There is room to use your laptop and also a fax and modem if this is a working stay, plus three handsets with your telephone! Linen is changed daily and the cleaners are very efficient. Inter connecting rooms are available, if you have young children. There are 451 bedrooms, but only 3 specified suitable for physically challenged people. There are standard rooms, deluxe with King size beds, and different suites. There is a Presidential Suite but no doubt at a cost! The hotel has 15 floors in the different sections, the 3 top most floors are for Club Inter- continental, which if you travel worldwide and stay regularly you can join for benefits. There are 113 rooms and suites in this section. One of the benefits in this hotel is, meals prepared to order and complimentary buffet breakfast, which is served on top... Read review

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