The Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Center sits in Al-Amriyah, in the western business district of Alexandria on the shores of Lake Maryut, along the North Coast road. It has around 413 rooms with balconies, deep soaking tubs, air conditioning, free wifi and 24-hour room service, from standard and superior rooms with lake or pool views to suites and a presidential suite with club lounge access. Two outdoor pools, a children's pool and a swim-up bar form the heart of the hotel, and there are three restaurants, two cafes, a spa offering wraps, scrubs and facials, a hair salon and meeting rooms. A free round-trip airport shuttle is included. Reviewers praise the staff, the rooms and the pools, and they often mention the distance from central Alexandria as the main drawback.
Location and getting around
This is a resort-style base on the far western side of the city, so the downtown sights are a long drive away, and the Library and the Citadel can take well over half an hour in traffic. Transport options from the hotel are limited, so expect to rely on taxis, ride-hailing apps or a private driver. The location suits visitors who arrive by air, since the airport shuttle is free, and travellers who plan to continue west along the North Coast toward El Alamein, which is easier from this side of the city than from downtown.
Rooms and who it suits
Rooms are modern and comfortable, with terraces, and lounge-access rooms give guests breakfast and evening perks. The two pools, the children's pool and the swim-up bar make it a good choice for families, and the convention facilities make it popular with business groups and weddings. Couples who want to relax by a pool between day trips will be happy here. Travellers who want atmosphere, cafes and sights on the doorstep will prefer a downtown hotel, because here you spend more time in vehicles and less time on foot.
Good to know
Buffet breakfast and self-parking carry a charge on most rates, rollaway beds cost extra, and pets are not allowed. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is at noon. Free cancellation is available on selected rates. Reviewers mention the food variety as a point to weigh, so check what your rate includes and consider eating out for dinner. Book early for summer and weekends, when events fill the hotel, and ask which lake or pool view room is available when you reserve.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Children pool and swim-up bar
- ✓Spa and hair salon
- ✓Free airport shuttle
- ✓Three on-site restaurants
- ✓Balconies in all rooms
- ✓Free in-room wifi
- ✓24-hour room service
Good questions
Is the hotel close to the main sights?+
No, it is on the western edge of Alexandria, so the Library, Citadel and downtown ruins are a long drive away. Plan on taxis, ride-hailing or a private driver.
Does it offer an airport shuttle?+
Yes, a free round-trip airport shuttle is part of the facilities. Confirm timings with the hotel when you book.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, with two outdoor pools, a children's pool and a swim-up bar. Free cribs are available, but confirm the details when you reserve.
