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Catherine
Plaza Hotel By Jimmy Dunn
St. Catherine's Monastery
 St.
Catherine's Monastery, located at the foot of Mount
Sinai, is an
increasingly popular destination for many tourists to Egypt. The
monastery itself was originally constructed at the order of
Emperor Justinian, between 527 and 565 AD, contains great works of
Christian era art, along with the second largest collection of
illuminated manuscripts in the world (after the Vatican).
That, and its proximity to Mount Sinai, have inspired visits by
many, including a recent journey by the Catholic Pope. But until
recently, places to stay in the area have been limited, and many
tourists elect to take a day tour of the area originating from one
of the sea coast cities such as Sharm El-Sheik. This is
unfortunate, as there is much to see in the area, and even nature
walks of the surrounding mountains have become popular.
So the new Catherine Plaza Hotel is a welcome, and new addition
to the area. While this hotel may not be of the caliber of five
star Cairo hotels, it is comfortable, and has considerable
facilities really not found elsewhere in the area.
The main building of the hotel accommodates the reception and
lobby area, the Starlight Bar where one may play pool, the main
restaurant, and a 24 hour coffee shop. In addition, there is a
sunset terrace
which serves barbeque, the El Wady Restaurant, a disco, swimming
pool and tower bar.
Other facilities include a swimming pool, nine shops, a
mountain bike rental, laundry facilities and a diverse travel
agency specializing in desert tours. The hotel even has catering
and conferencing facilities.
The hotel features 112 standard double rooms, 16 family rooms,
16 junior suites, and 3 full suites, all with terraces, private
baths,  international
direct dial telephones, satellite TVs and air conditioning.
All in all, the Catherine Plaza Hotel is a comfortable and
relaxing hub for activities throughout these historical mountains
and beautiful valleys, where one may retreat from the crowded
flavor of the seaside Sinai resorts and focus on one of the most
religious of all Christian heritage areas.
Catherine
Plaza Hotel
Phone: 20-62-470288 or 20-62-470299
Fax: 20-62-470292
In Cairo:
Phone or Fax
20-2-4144100
20-2-4198959
20-2-4197185
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