ALA 2003 Conference

Alexandria, Egypt

Of Lighthouses and Libraries: 

History ReLit 

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CLICK HERE: HOTEL BOOKING SHEET

1) Hotel Helnan Palestine—Montazah

This hotel was built inside the royal grounds of the Montazah Palace. After the revolution of 1952, these grounds were open to the public, and in the sixties, this hotel was built; it has views overlooking the gardens, the royal palace itself, and--most impressively--the sea. All the rooms in the hotel have a magnificent view. In 2001, this hotel was completely renovated, and is now rated 5-star deluxe. Though it has no pool, it has its own private beach. Beautiful romantic setting. Great for outdoor walks. Particularly safe since the grounds are entered through a guarded gate. We were able to negotiate the price down to $80 for a single room and $85 for a double—this price includes buffet breakfast and all taxes.

        2) Sheraton Montazah

The Sheraton is situated just outside the Montazah Palace royal grounds, on the Corniche.  All rooms have a sea view. It is a five-star and has a swimming pool.  It will be used for overflow from the Palestine Hotel in case we have more participants than expected.  Rates: $75 for a single room and $85 for a double room.

3, 4) Metropole Hotel and Windsor Palace

These two are considered historical buildings. They date back to the beginning of the century, and were frequented by the colonial expatriates (your Lawrence Durrell types). These buildings are small (50-60 rooms each). Elegant with an atmosphere of early twentieth century luxury, they were fully renovated and modernized in the last two years. Both (just a couple of blocks from each other) are centrally located in the heart of the downtown area. By contrast with the Palestine in Montazah, these are in a very busy location. For those who like the bustle of a lively city center, they’re fun, but nights could be noisy. Within 20 minutes’ walk from the Library. Metropole Rates: $90 for a single room and $95 for a double room 

Windsor Rates: $85 for a single room and $90 for a double room

5) The Plaza Hotel

This hotel is a 4-star hotel that is a good deal for a tighter budget. Situated right on the corniche (the road along the coast), all its rooms have a great sea-front view. The rooms are quite adequate. The hotel is about half-way between the downtown and the Montazah Palace.  Rates: Single $45, Double:$50.

These five hotels are all on the coastal road, the "corniche," making transportation easier than if one had to navigate in all the crowded, old internal streets.

See REPORT FROM ALEXANDRIA September 2002 for pictures of these hotels 

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