Cherry Maryski Hotel Alexandria Egypt

Escape to Paradise: Cherry Maryski Hotel, Alexandria's Hidden Gem

Escape to Paradise: Cherry Maryski Hotel - Alexandria’s Hidden Gem (Or Maybe Not? A Review!)

Okay, listen up, fellow adventurers! I've just crawled back from a stay at the Cherry Maryski Hotel in Alexandria, touted as a "Hidden Gem." Well, let's just say my experience was… an experience. Buckle up, because this review is gonna be a wild ride. I’m throwing the rose-tinted glasses in the trash, grab your coffee, and let’s dive in!

First Impressions: Arrival & Accessibility (Or Lack Thereof, Sometimes…)

So, the website promised an "Escape to Paradise." Right. First things first: Accessibility. Straight up, it’s a mixed bag. The elevator? Thank goodness for it! Navigating luggage and my own clumsiness would've been a nightmare. The Facilities for disabled guests are listed, which is great, but I didn't personally witness how truly accessible everything was. I hope the hotel has the actual resources to accommodate various people when they call to book.

Internet – Ah, The Modern Necessity (Did It Work?)

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Hooray! Internet access – wireless? Tick. Internet access – LAN? Double tick! (Although, who even uses LAN anymore?). I’m a digital nomad, I need internet, and this was a must for me. And… it mostly worked. There were moments of blissful, uninterrupted streaming. And then there were moments where I wanted to hurl my laptop out the window. Sometimes the Wi-Fi in public areas was better than the Internet in my room. It was certainly… reliable. Let's just say I learned the value of patience.

The Room: My Tiny Fortress (With Some Quirks)

Okay, my room. Let’s talk about the room. It was… clean. Daily housekeeping kept it that way. I had Air conditioning, thank goodness. Blackout curtains? Yes, please! Crucial for escaping the Egyptian sun for a midday nap. They provided a Bathrobe and Slippers, a nice touch, especially for a clumsy person like me. There was even a mini-bar, but I didn't touch it. I'm a cheapskate.

Now, for the quirks: the Additional toilet? Nope, just one. The Separate shower/bathtub? Indeed. But the water pressure? Well, let’s just say on some days the shower was more of a gentle mist. The Hair dryer was… questionable. My hair fought a losing battle against it. The Non-smoking designation was appreciated, although I did catch a whiff of… something… in the hallway occasionally.

The In-room safe box was a must, and the complimentary bottled water was a lifesaver! I loved having the Window that opens, fresh air is a blessing in a stuffy room.

Dining: A Culinary Adventure (Mostly Good, Some… Interesting…)

Dining, drinking, and snacking at the Cherry Maryski was… something. The Breakfast [buffet] was a whirlwind. Asian breakfast and Western breakfast options? Check! The Buffet in restaurant was enormous, and the chefs were keeping tabs on what everybody was eating. There was Coffee/tea in restaurant, of course. Let me tell you about their coffee shop– it was the best part of the experience! I'll be dreaming of their flat whites for weeks. There was a Vegetarian restaurant, which I love, but I didn't try this one.

The Poolside bar seemed to be perpetually understaffed, but the views were amazing. A Room service [24-hour] option was awesome too. But the best part? The bottle of water they gave you when you arrived. It was a small gesture, but it made all the difference.

The Spa, Fitness & Relaxation: Trying to Relax (and Sometimes Failing Hilariously)

This is where things get interesting. The Spa/sauna situation? It was a little old-school. The Sauna was… hot. Let's leave it at that. The Steamroom? Did not try, afraid of getting locked in and turning into a raisin. The Fitness center was equipped, yet I may have found it just a tad intimidating. The pool, though! The Pool with a view was the perfect place to cool down and relax. The Swimming pool [outdoor] was a lifesaver in the relentless Egyptian heat.

Cleanliness and Safety: Feeling Safe (Mostly)

I was impressed by their attention to safety. You can tell they take this seriously. Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer everywhere, Staff trained in safety protocol… all fantastic. They even had Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, great for staying safe. The Hotel chain seemed to be focused on safety. They also had: Fire extinguisher, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas.

Services and Conveniences: The Good, the Bad, and the Souvenir Shop

This is where the Cherry Maryski kind of shined. They had Laundry service and Dry cleaning, which saved my life after a particularly dusty excursion. The Concierge was super helpful, got me taxis, and pointed me towards the best falafel stands. The Currency exchange was a bonus. The Gift/souvenir shop? Well, it had stuff.

Getting Around: The Taxi Tango

The Car park [free of charge] was a blessing. And they offered Airport transfer, which was a godsend after a long flight.

"Things to do" - The Cherry Maryski Does Not Disappoint

If you’re here, you’ll probably want to get some stuff done, beyond soaking up the sun! I had some meetings, and the Business facilities were actually pretty good. They even had a Projector/LED display, although I'm not sure for what. There's a Front desk [24-hour] so you can always ask. They also had Indoor venue for special events and Outdoor venue for special events.

For the Parents: A Mixed Verdict

The Family/child friendly tag is a little misleading. I saw several families, and the kids seemed… fine? But I saw very little in the ways of dedicated Kids facilities or Babysitting service, so plan accordingly.

What Really Stuck With Me

I gotta talk about the location. Seriously, the Cherry Maryski Hotel is close to everything. Beaches, the city center, historical sites… you name it. It’s ridiculously convenient. Alexandria is a crazy, vibrant city with a lot to see -- everything is within reach here!

My Emotional Reaction: Let's Be Honest

This hotel is not perfect. But it has charm! It’s got its quirks, it’s got its flaws (the water pressure, the spotty Wi-Fi), but overall, I liked it. It felt… real. It didn't feel like a sterile, corporate experience. It felt like a place, a place that actually had a soul.

Final Verdict: Should You Escape to Paradise? (Probably… With a Few Caveats)

So, is the Cherry Maryski Hotel a hidden gem? Maybe not the hidden part. The word is out! But is it worth the stay? Definitely, if you’re okay with a little bit of imperfection.

Here’s My Offer to You (And Why You Should Book Now!)

Book your stay at the Cherry Maryski Hotel this month and get:

A guaranteed upgrade to a room with a better view — so you can escape the city's hustle.
Complimentary cocktails at the poolside bar — because let's face it, you deserve it.
A special discount on a spa treatment, including a massage or body wrap — to melt away any travel stress.
Free Wi-Fi (duh!), that will hopefully stay connected!

Seriously, book it. It's not perfect, but it's got heart. And that's what matters, right?

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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your average, perfectly-coiffed travel itinerary. This is my Cherry Maryski Hotel Alexandria, Egypt diary. Prepare for chaos, questionable decisions, and the occasional sob-fest fueled by bad falafel. Consider yourselves warned.

Week of Alexandria: Operation "Don't Get Eaten by a Seagull" (Spoiler alert: I slightly failed)

Day 1: Arrival & Immediate Existential Crisis

10:00 AM (Cairo Airport): Flew in (mostly) unscathed from Cairo. First impression? Cairo airport is a beautiful blend of "organized chaos" and "could-be-the-set-of-a-zombie-apocalypse." Found my luggage (miraculously) and now I'm staring at the driver the hotel sent for me - Ahmed? He's got this intense, knowing look, like he's seen things…things I probably don't want to know.
12:00 PM (Road to Alexandria): The drive. Lord, the drive. Imagine a Mario Kart level designed by a sadist with a love for honking. Ahmed navigates this, a cigarette dangling from his lip, while I cling to my seat, convinced I'll die before I reach the coast. The scenery is…vast. Dust. More dust. And the occasional camel. My initial excitement for Egypt is starting to wane.
2:00 PM (Cherry Maryski Hotel): Arrived! The hotel is…charming. By "charming," I mean "a bit faded, but with a certain…character." The lobby smells faintly of stale cigarettes and something indefinably Egyptian. Check-in takes approximately 45 minutes, involving a lot of enthusiastic Arabic I don't understand and a growing fear of the hotel clerk. My room? Well, let's just say the "sea view" is more of a "sea glimpse through a smoggy window." The mattress is surprisingly comfy tho.
3:00 PM (Immediate Nap): Jet lag is a beast. This nap is non-negotiable. Dreamed of hummus, pyramids, and not having to shave my legs.
6:00 PM (Dinner - Hotel Restaurant): Ordered the "local specialty." It arrived looking…suspicious. Tasted…less suspicious, thank god. It was some kind of stew? Okay, good. I guess? Maybe? I decided to stick to the bread. And water. And the view of the sea. Which wasn't that bad, and got nicer because the sun was setting.

Day 2: The Library and the "Near-Death by Seagull" Incident

9:00 AM (Breakfast - Hotel): The breakfast buffet is where the "character" really shines. Questionable eggs, dry bread, and a whole lot of mystery meat. But I needed fuel for my mission. Fuel!
10:00 AM (Bibliotheca Alexandrina): The legendary library! Okay, now I'm starting to feel the magic. This place is stunning. Giant, glass-walled, full of books (many of which I can't read, but still…). Explored and took many photos, like a proper tourist should do.
1:00 PM (Lunch - Cafeteria): More questionable food. More bread. But the view of the Mediterranean Sea? Divine. And that's when it happened…
1:30 PM (The Seagull Assault): Okay, this requires a full breakdown. Picture this: I'm happily munching on a falafel wrap, enjoying the view when BAM! A particularly aggressive seagull (I swear, these things are like vultures with a penchant for chips) swoops down and attempts to steal my lunch. I ducked. Failed. It clipped my hair (I’m not sure how I wasn't screaming, maybe it was adrenaline?). Falafel everywhere. Tears threatening. My dignity, utterly destroyed. I swear I'll never look at another seagull the same way again!! Still, I managed to save my shawarma.
3:00 PM (Fort Qaitbay): Dusty and fascinating, this old fort overlooking the sea. Felt very historically important.
6:00 PM (Dinner – Stanley Bridge): Went to a restaurant with a sea view. This time, I ate in indoors. No seagulls dared. The food was delicious!

Day 3: Exploring the City and More Food Woes

9:00 AM (Breakfast - Hotel): The same breakfast. The same existential dread. But hey, at least I'm alive!
10:00 AM (Alexandria City Tour - mostly walking): Started to love the city! Found some pretty streets and beautiful buildings.
1:00 PM (Lunch - Street Food FAIL): Decided to be adventurous. BIG mistake. Ordered some "koshari" from a street vendor. It looked…colorful. Tasted…like a flavor explosion, of the bad kind. My stomach is currently staging a full-scale revolt. Note to self: stick to the bread.
3:00 PM (Pompey's Pillar): A very tall pillar. Impressive, but my stomach is starting to steal the show. I need a bathroom.
4:00 PM (Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa): These things are creepy!
6:00 PM (Dinner - Hotel): The hotel restaurant again. The devil you know, right? Ordered soup. Safe bet. For now.

Day 4: The Beach (and the Regret)

10:00 AM (Beach time): Got on the beach. Looked at the sea. Didn't swim - too cold!
1:00 PM (Lunch - Beach food): Tried a seafood sandwich. Tasted…of the sea. And regret.
3:00 PM (Shopping): Checked out the shops. Bought some souvenirs and gifts for friends.
6:00 PM (Dinner - Hotel): Again.

Day 5: More Culture and Questionable Decisions

10:00 AM (Visit the Alexandria National Museum): Went to the museum. Learned a lot. Enjoyed it a lot.
1:00 PM (Lunch time): Went to have some lunch
3:00 PM (Visit the Roman Theater): Another historical attraction.
6:00 PM (Dinner – Hotel): Last dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Day 6: Farewell Alexandria

9:00 AM (Breakfast - Hotel): Last breakfast. I'm starting to feel strangely attached to the questionable eggs.
10:00 AM (Last-Minute Souvenir Shopping): Panic-buying gifts! My friend is getting a snow globe. Why? I don't know.
12:00 PM (Check-Out): Said goodbye to the friendly staff.
1:00 PM (Drive to the airport) : The drive wasn't much better this time.
4:00 PM (Departure): Back home.

Day 7 onward: Recovery

Back home: Going through the photos I've taken.
Back home: Reliving both the good and bad times!

Reflections:

Alexandria, you were… a lot. The food tried to kill me. The seagulls tried to steal my dignity. But the history, the people (mostly), and the sheer, raw experience… that’s what I'll remember. Would I go back? Maybe. But next time, I'm bringing a hazmat suit, a bodyguard, and a lot of Pepto-Bismol.

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Escape to Paradise: Cherry Maryski Hotel - Frequently Asked Questions (and My Unfiltered Thoughts)

So, is this Cherry Maryski place actually paradise?

Alright, let's be real. Paradise? Maybe a *slightly* exaggerated marketing term. But, you know, Alexandria, Egypt… it breathes its own kind of magic. And the Cherry Maryski? It *tries*. It really does. It's not perfectly polished, that I can tell you. I went in expecting pristine white walls and silent luxury, and I got… character. A LOT of character. Think slightly faded elegance meets "we're running on Egyptian time" charm. There are moments, though. Like, remember that time I was there, and the hotel was completely empty during my visit, and I get to choose any room I want at no extra cost, that was so paradise. Waking up to the sound of the sea and the faint aroma of… something… I couldn't quite identify, probably exotic spices from the market in the air. The sunset over the Med? Unforgettable. Just try to ignore the slightly wonky air conditioning and the occasional power outage during the evening… which can be considered a minor annoyance.

Is the location good? How far is the beach?

Location? Phenomenal. Absolutely *stellar*. Right on the Corniche, overlooking the Mediterranean. Walk out the front door and… BAM! Sea breeze and the sounds of the waves. The beach itself is, like, right there. Literally a stone's throw away. Granted, it's not *the* most pristine beach, you know? You'll find some seaweed and the occasional stray plastic bottle (sad, but true), but the water is clear, the sunsets are spectacular, and the vibe is pure, unadulterated Alexandria. You're surrounded by the local culture, and it's definitely NOT like any of the tourist traps, that's something I really appreciate. Easy access to the library, the fort, the Roman ruins, those things. Great location to walk around, explore, and soak things up there.

What about the rooms? Are they… clean?

Okay, let's be honest again, shall we? Clean-ish. They're clean-ish. It's not sterile, clinical, brand-new-hotel clean. It's… lived-in clean. Like your favorite aunt's house. A little dusty in places, maybe a few rogue ants (I did *not* appreciate the ants), but generally, acceptable. My room, the one with the balcony overlooking the sea? Gorgeous. Absolutely breathtaking view. But the bathroom? A little… old. The shower pressure was a bit weak, and the grout… well, let's just say it had seen better days. And let's not talk about when the hot water decided to mysteriously vanish one morning. The management was accommodating, though, once I got their attention. Which brings me to my next point. The rooms have charm, they've definitely got that going for them.

What's the food like? Is it any good?

The food… hmm. Okay. Breakfast was decent. You know, the usual suspects: eggs, bread, some questionable "juice" (probably from concentrate but I'm unsure to be honest). I did have a delicious falafel breakfast though, so that's something! I think the falafel was the best part of the experience. I tried the hotel restaurant for dinner one night. It was… an experience. The service was slow (on Egyptian time, remember?), but the food itself was… okay. The seafood was fresh, and there was this dish that was amazing (I cannot remember the name). The waiter looked confused but that's part of the experience, I think. Don't come here expecting Michelin-star dining, but you won't starve. And the view from the restaurant? Stunning. Worth it for that alone.

What about the staff? Are they friendly? Helpful?

Oh, the staff. They're… a mixed bag. Some are incredibly sweet and helpful, going out of their way to assist you. The cleaning staff were always smiling and did their best. Others? Well, let's just say communication can be a challenge. My experience with the front desk was… *interesting*. The English wasn't always the best, and sometimes I had the feeling that they hadn't fully understood my requests. And they can't seem to keep a steady attitude, one moment they are charming and the next they can be a bit detached. But ultimately, a smile, a little patience, and a willingness to embrace the chaos will get you far. You might need to repeat yourself (several times), but they usually try their best. You just have be patient, and remember that you are in a different culture.

Is the Cherry Maryski Hotel good for families with young children?

That's a tricky one. I didn't have any kids with me. On the one hand, the location is amazing, with the beach so close. On the other hand, the hotel isn't exactly geared towards families. There's no kids’ club or dedicated play areas. And the slightly chaotic atmosphere might be a bit much for some small kids. If your kids are relatively adaptable and you're happy to embrace a bit of adventure, then sure, it could be great. The staff *seem* friendly enough towards children (though I did not see much interaction from them, just the cleaning staff), and the beach is right there for playtime. But if you need a super kid-friendly resort with tons of amenities, this might not be it.

Should I stay at the Cherry Maryski Hotel?

Okay, the big question. Should you? It depends. If you're looking for a sterile, predictable, cookie-cutter hotel experience? Probably not. If you want perfection, look elsewhere. But… if you're looking for a unique, authentic experience in a beautiful location, with a healthy dose of "charm" (and a willingness to overlook the minor imperfections)? YES. Absolutely yes. The Cherry Maryski has character. It has soul. It's a little rough around the edges, but that's part of its allure. It's a place where you can feel like you are actually experiencing Alexandria, not just visiting a tourist bubble. Go in with low expectations, a sense of humor, and an adventurous spirit. And most of all, embrace the chaos. You might just fall in love with the place – and I did. More than I ever expected. I actually miss it. Seriously. I miss the view. I miss the sea breeze. I miss the slightly weird but lovable atmosphere. So take a chance. Book the room, pack your bags, and see for yourself. You might find your own little piece of paradise.

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