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One of the Worst Hotel Experiences of My Life – Avoid at All Costs

I booked at Pickalbatros Aqua Blue Hurghada expecting a seamless stay from a supposedly reputable hotel. Instead, I was met with a string of unacceptable failures that reflect an institution entirely lacking in professionalism, integrity, and basic hospitality standards.After enduring a 6-hour flight delay, I arrived at the hotel around 10:30 PM, only to be told that my room wasn’t ready — an appalling situation at any time, let alone that late at night. As part of my all-inclusive package, I went to have dinner while waiting — and even that was bland, disappointing, and well below average, not befitting a property of this supposed category.At 11:45 PM, nearly an hour and a half later, I was finally taken to a room — only to find out that I had been relocated to a lower-tier sister property without any prior notice, consent, or explanation. This is not just poor service — it’s outright deception. I immediately rejected the arrangement and insisted on being given the room I had booked and paid for.Their response was stunning: I was told they were fully booked, despite having confirmed my reservation in writing. They claimed they needed 15 minutes to “resolve the issue.” After another 45 minutes of waiting, it was now 1:20 AM and nothing had been sorted. Exhausted and furious, I demanded a full refund, which they processed with indifference and no apology, and I was forced to find a new hotel in the middle of the night.I eventually checked into another property and managed to sleep at 3:00 AM, drained and disgusted. This was not just a bad experience — it was a complete breakdown of everything a hotel is supposed to provide: reliability, respect, and professionalism.Pickalbatros Aqua Blue operates with blatant disregard for its guests. The staff were rude, dismissive, and unfit for any kind of guest-facing role. This property grossly misrepresents itself and should be avoided by anyone expecting even a minimum standard of service.Do not stay here. You deserve better.

Date of experience: Apr 24, 2025