Pyramid to the Sky (Luxor Hotel)

Member Name: richardandkaye

Product:	Luxor Hotel
Date:	16/11/00 (295 review reads)
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Advantages: Impressive

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On all the Holiday programs they always show the Luxor.

It is certainly a very impressive looking building , owned by Mandaloy Resorts (same as Mandalay Bay , Excalibur , Monte Carlo & Circus Circus).

Another 4,000 plus rooms following the opening of the two new Towers about 3 or 4 years ago.

Fronted by an ornately carved 191 foot obelisk and guarded by a 10 story replica of the Sphinx of Giza

Inside is one massive atrium going from ground floor to the top of the pyramid and to me , this is what I don't like about this Hotel. It creates a cold feeling whereas most others try to create a warm relaxed and welcoming feel.

Throughout the Hotel replica Paintings and Hieroglyphics abound from ancient Eqyptian sites.

One massive plus if you want something a little different and don't we all is the "inclinators". The What you are asking. Imagine the shape of a Pyramid then imagine rooms on each floor going upwards and inwards. You get a cross between a Lift and and Escalator.

Oh and don't forget the 315,000 watt light beam which shoots ever upwards , said to be the most powerful light beam on earth.

The Rooms are very plush as per all the other Mega Resorts but the Hotel just doesn't hit the right spot for me.

Another big plus is the Arco petrol Station next door and you can get Cheap Coca Cola , Beer and Ice Cream , ideal for a midnight feast.

In summary , the usual razzamataz and glitz but not one of my all-time favourites.

15/12/2000

On the back of fluffypups comment we paid a return visit to the Luxor last week.

I have to admit that it came over better that I could remember last year (we didn't visit it when we went in June).

We tried their Buffet and were pleasantly surprised.

So a big thank you to fluffypup for kicking me up the backside and getting me to have another look.

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