Hotel Citymax Hotels Sharjah 3 * (United Arab Emirates, Sharjah): photos and reviews

Citymax Hotels Sharjah - a network hotel, which can simultaneously be called urban and beach. It is located in the emirate, which is best suited for relaxing at sea, and at the same time near the places of shopping and entertainment complexes. Although this hotel belongs to the "treshke" category, it has a rather high rating. This follows from the reviews of tourists who visited him, on the basis of which we made an impression about this complex and invite you to get acquainted with it.

How to get there and where is the hotel

To get to Citymax Hotels Sharjah, you can fly to Dubai or Sharjah airport. From both hubs to get to the hotel conveniently, no more than 15-20 minutes. From the airport of Dubai, it is thirty kilometers away, and from Sharjah - at twelve. Therefore, you do not lose anything from your rest, and you do not have to wait for a multi-hour transfer.

A few kilometers from the hotel are the most famous local shopping centers and parks - Al-Kasba, Iranian Market, Mega Mall. This is a business district, but it's also easy to get to places with various sights from here. You can say that the Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * is located on one of the main shopping streets of the city. Exit to the Khalid lagoon, watch the sunset on the Persian Gulf or take a stroll through the chic Al Majaz park with its famous fountain - this is not all that is available to the hotel guests without much effort. Tourists often argue among themselves which "singing streams" are better - in Sharjah or Dubai. If the latter amaze their luxury, the local fountains take their animation and the fact that every day the light show is different.

Directly in the neighboring streets there are many galleries of art, museums. A stone's throw from the hotel is the aquarium. Here you can not only see different fish and turtles, but take a walk in the park among the fountains, go shopping, drink something cool in the cafe ... A quarter of an hour's walk from the hotel you will find a beautiful promenade and shopping and entertainment center "City Mall". In the meantime, you will get pleasant surprises on the way. Culinary presentations, live music concerts, gigantic doll shows ... As the guests of Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * say, the photos they made while walking from the hotel to the waterfront were the best on all holidays.

On the other hand, it is difficult to walk far in hot weather. In this case, hotel guests are advised not to take a taxi, but rent a car to save money. Although, if you drop with other guests, the trip will be cheaper. If you do not know how to drive, then near the hotel there is a public transport stop.

Sharjah: features of recreation

Now let's talk about the emirate, where the hotel is located Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * (UAE). Sharjah is a city known worldwide for its involvement in the world of art and culture. Therefore, he has many awards and titles in this field. UNESCO gave Sharjah the title of an Arab cultural capital.

But that's not all. Last year, Sharjah was awarded the title of the capital of Islamic culture. It is not surprising that here one should not only come to a beach holiday. Museums, galleries, theaters - all this just can not be counted. At the same time, Sharjah is the exact opposite of Dubai. Since this emirate has a strict dry law, and there are no hookahs, Russian tourists here are very few - both in the Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * (Sharjah, UAE) and in the city itself.

Nevertheless, the travelers who come here are in full admiration. One walk around the city is a real event. Here you will find well-promoted boutiques of international brands, and a traditional oriental bazaar (bitches), commonly called "locomotives" because of the shape of skyscrapers nearby. The shores of Sharjah are washed at once by two gulfs - Persian and Oman. It is very close to the emirate of Dubai, so if you so much like the forbidden fruit, then cross the border and do not deny yourself anything. And the prices here are much lower, including for living. Hotel Citymax Hotel Sharjah (Sharjah) - the best example of this. In the city itself you can see one of the largest mosques in the Middle East - King Faisal, the monument to Progress and the Koran monument.

What is a hotel?

Since the hotel is urban, it has virtually no territory. It is multi-storey, and the entire infrastructure is inside the hotel building Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * (Sharjah). The reviews claim that the hotel has three elevators that cope with the flow of passengers. On the first floor there is a reception, as well as a lounge with sofas where you can catch a wifi. There is also a small room where you can leave your luggage before departure. The rooms are small but cozy and clean.

Citymax Hotels Sharjah has its own car park where you can park your own or rent a car. For those who wish to organize a seminar or conference here, the administration offers five specially equipped halls, which can accommodate from ten to one hundred and fifty people. People settle very quickly, they help carry heavy things. The hotel is modern, white, beautiful, in corridors and rooms very nice smells of air fresheners. Despite the lack of accessories for beach recreation and territory, as well as location among noisy transport interchanges, many choose it for the availability of prices and high quality of services.

Rooms of the hotel

Hotel Citymax Hotels Sharjah is quite large, despite its urban location. There are two hundred and forty rooms in it. Basically, these are small rooms intended for the settlement of two guests. But if families come here, they can pick up rooms with adjacent doors, so that they can turn into one room. Since the area of the rooms is small, then in the "kopeck piece" three people do not settle. The hotel can comfortably accommodate people with disabilities. All rooms have balconies with a good view, everywhere there are bathrooms with a hairdryer and several mirrors, deliciously smelling gels and shampoos. From the tap drinking water flows, but of such quality that, as the girls write, the skin after it becomes tender and soft, like velvet.

The room has good access to the Internet, and the connection speed is very high. But this is only if you took a laptop with you. The fact is that in the room - only a wired internet. Weifai catches in the lobby and on the lower floors. Plasma TV latest model is in every room Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 *. Reviews of tourists contain information that there are even channels in Russian. Therefore, cable TV can be watched.

The air conditioners are good, they can be easily adjusted to the desired temperature. There is everything you need to make tea and coffee right in your room. And pouches of sugar and replenish daily. Dispense also disposable teaspoons. The rooms, although small, have caused the guests' satisfaction with cleanliness and neatness. Bed linen is changed every other day, and it is clean, white and crispy. Towels will take only those that you throw on the floor. The room is all working: TV, electric kettle, air conditioning, plumbing. The rooms have a stylish design, there is soft furniture (sofa). Beds are comfortable, with orthopedic mattresses. There is a free safe and a fridge.

Lodging guests who have visited the hotel, advise on the upper floors - there is quieter and more comfortable. The fact is that the hotel is located next to the road junction, and the higher, the less noise is heard from the street. Although the soundproofing in the room is excellent, high-quality, and neighbors will not interfere with you.

Dining at the hotel

The Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * has a restaurant that can be visited at any time of the day or night. The cuisine here is local, with a three-hour buffet, so if you choose the hotel, you can get acquainted with the local delights. In addition, there is an Asian restaurant Sisling Wok. Tourists praise and hotel coffee shops, which also work around the clock, and besides the fragrant drink of many species, they also offer fine fresh pastries.

The room rate, as usual, includes buffet breakfast. Guests like it: a good selection of meat, red fish, cheeses, scrambled eggs and omelets, vegetables and fruits. And also a lot of pastry-like sweets. Breakfasts are very tasty, and many leave thanks to the chefs. In the hotel you can also order lunches and dinners. Therefore, some guests take two meals a day. You are issued a special check, and you can, if desired, change lunch for dinner and vice versa. This is one of the bonuses of the Citymax Hotel Sharjah. The reviews say that unlike other countries where you have to pay extra for drinks, during the day and evening meals are given water and poured, if it ends. Dinners are served several types of fish and meat, quite sharp, but tasty side dishes, fruits. Often there are dates. Dinners last until eleven in the evening, so if you return late to the hotel, it does not matter.

If you have not ordered a half board, it does not matter either. Not far from the public beach, which is usually visited by hotel guests, is the restaurant "Kazan", where you can inexpensively try not only Arab, but Tatar and Russian cuisine. Tourists often dine and eat there. All products are very high quality, and Russian travelers especially praise the shish kebab. The tables are beautiful, the decoration is rich. The waiters speak Russian.

Other tourists praise the café "Afghanistan" near the hotel. There they are so deliciously fed that sometimes lunch can go smoothly to dinner. Good and varied meat, unmatched tortillas, fresh. Often tourists take here only one serving for two - otherwise everything can not be eaten. In addition, near the hotel itself there are many shops and grocery supermarkets, where you can buy different things from food.

In shopping centers there are food courts. To eat in a cafe costs 10-20 Dhs per person, in restaurants - more expensive. Products and ready-made meals are allowed to be brought to the room, so if you buy a shawarma from lamb, kebabs and so on in a street cafe, you can safely eat on the balcony. The food is normal and tasty, but if you take it with you, it turns out cheaper. In the supermarket "Lulu" they sell a lot of ready dishes and different cookery. At the same time, prices there are very democratic.

The services

Guests of the Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * can relax after a rest on the beach, excursions or fascinating shopping in the sauna, and visit the gym to stay fit. Only in order to do it, you need a sports suit. In the hall there are two separate rooms - for men and women. You can soak in the sauna. If you have any holiday - wedding anniversary, birthday and so on, the administration will prepare you a gift and a pleasant surprise - a cake, a postcard with your photo ...

The hotel can take discount vouchers to various shopping centers. The receptionists speak Russian, and you can treat them with any problem. Please note that the check-in time at the hotel is exactly at noon. At this time, the entrance cards are blocked, and you will either have time to gather before this hour, or go to the reception and ask that you are opened and you take things. According to reviews, the level of service in the Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * (UAE), despite its low "star", is much better than in any Egyptian "five". They meet you, roll your suitcase, open the doors, staff in uniform ... If the number does not suit you, you change it without any problems and additional payments. If something breaks, you report to the reception and all are instantly repaired. In addition to a free transfer to the beach, the hotel also provides travel to the shopping center, namely the "Sahara Center".

Rest on the sea

Sharjah is famous among tourists for the exceptional beauty of beaches, which are difficult to find in any other emirate. Own coast, as well as the pool, the hotel does not. But on weekdays, the Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * (UAE) arranges for tourists a transfer to the public beach of Al Khan. Schedule: three times in the morning and the same number of flights - back in the evening. Go there about a quarter of an hour. If there are not many people, the driver will even give you a tour of Sharjah. Although the shuttle bus is small, the sea usually travels on half-empty, and back more people. However, there is enough space for everyone.

The beach is free, with white sand and clear clear water of amazing blue, as if somewhere in the Maldives, and also with a magnificent view of the Persian Gulf. But keep in mind that there are no amenities - toilets, showers and changing rooms. All this you can find on a nearby paid beach - for the use of money from you no one will take. But for sunbeds and umbrellas will have to fork out.

In Dubai, you can also go from the hotel for fifty dirhams. There beaches have more comfort and more crowded. Several times a week a shuttle bus drives tourists to the Dubai paid beach of Al Mamzar. But there it is necessary to register in advance. Al Mamzar is a beautiful park on the sea with all amenities, lawns for barbecue, benches, benches, where they sell food. Entrance to the beach costs five dirhams plus a fee for umbrellas and sun loungers. Nevertheless, some coast in Sharjah is more popular than in Dubai: people are smaller and cleaner.

If you rent a car, then you can go to different beaches, including other emirates. However, in some areas of bathing on certain days only women are allowed, so please specify in advance. Tourists insist that the best time to visit the hotel and the beaches in Sharjah is the end of September. The coast is almost empty, no one will disturb you. But in the high season it's enough to move away a little from the main congestion of people, and you will be alone with the sea and the fish.

Shopping directly from the hotel

Tourists are happy that very close to the Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * (Sharjah) are world famous shopping centers. Emirates shopping malls are a special phenomenon. They are not only an opportunity to buy good branded things, sometimes at great discounts. Here you can walk, entertain children, watch various shows and performances, especially in the evening. Many interesting cafes and restaurants will beckon you with their delights. You should also note that air conditioners work here, and during the exhausting heat, when there is nothing to do on the beach, and the hotel is tired of sitting, this is the only way to walk in comfort. In the nearest shopping center "City Center" there are such famous boutiques as "Max", "Splash", "Thibo", with very low prices. A quarter of an hour's walk from the hotel is the gold market, where you can also make a very profitable purchase. The main thing is the ability to bargain. Then the price can be reset almost twice. Many tourists are very satisfied with the local assortment of goods and discounts on it.

Excursions, trips, attractions

Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * (UAE) organizes various trips to local attractions. But tourists advise buying tours in the office on the street - so it turns out cheaper. From travel to the neighborhood, the most memorable guests are trips to Dubai with its stunning architecture and luxurious Abu Dhabi. Also good are sea walks in the Indian Ocean. Dubai with amazing modern skyscrapers, automatic metro without a machinist, many see as a city of fantastic films about the future. Quite good reviews about jeep safaris in the desert. There you will find adrenaline, a meeting of sunset, dinner in an Arab village and camel riding. If you come with children, then in the city there are a lot of different parks with attractions, so your kids will be completely ecstatic.

According to tourists' reviews, the Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * is perfect for getting to know the country. By the way, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai you can go independently, even if you do not have a car or you do not want to overpay for the tour. To do this, you need to get on the metro to the bus station, and there just sit on the local air-conditioned bead (just do not forget the warm sweater, and then in public transport exposes a low temperature). There are many flights, and it will cost you much cheaper. In these cities, public transportation is good, and you can buy a card right on the bus stations.

Men very much praise fishing in the bay or in the ocean - they say that they get real pleasure from it. Excursion to the Indian Ocean will cost $ 50-55, jeep safari costs the same or slightly cheaper, depending on the operator, a trip to Dubai - 20-30 dollars, in Abu Dhabi - 50. The cost of the last trip often includes dinner In a five-star hotel.

If you are traveling on your own, then know that different interesting places are often far from each other and you will have to travel a lot on public transport. And in Abu Dhabi is quite far to reach - about three hours. Rise to the famous Burj Khalifa building costs 125 dirhams. From the bus station Sharjah, you can go to the city-reserve Al-Ain, where you can admire the wild animals almost in their habitat.

When renting a car your opportunities for independent travel are expanding. Waiting for you fabulous Fujairah, swimming in the Gulf of Oman, water park "Wild Wadi" and much more. Moreover, in this country, just perfect roads, free parking and cheap gasoline.

Citymax Hotel Sharjah (Sharjah): reviews

So, what do tourists say about this hotel? Is it possible to describe it in several successful words? It turns out, yes. Among the many responses about Citymax Hotels Sharjah, the hotel description, in our opinion, was most successful among those travelers who called the hotel a modern, standard and at the same time stylish and simple. It is well worth its money, and the price compared to other hotels in Sharjah is very budget. In addition, there is a well-trained, friendly and attentive staff. Even if you do not leave them a tip, the quality of service will not change at all.

However, tourists are advised to pay attention to the style of clothing. Here rests many local women dressed in the way Muslim religious norms demand. Therefore, too open shoulders and legs can cause slanting looks. Nevertheless, the locals are very friendly.

This hotel is suitable for those who prefer a budget and relax in an exotic country in the middle of the desert. On the other hand, tourists who appreciate moving and not "seals" leave, were also impressed. In the United Arab Emirates it is very safe, there are almost no traffic accidents, everything is very orderly, and the sea is so warm that you can swim from morning to evening. Most tourists stay in the Hotel Citymax Hotel Sharjah 3 * (Sharjah), as in general in the Emirates, causes only positive emotions. This hotel is often chosen by those who for the first time wish to relax in this Arab country, are aimed at cognitive tourism and are looking for something more budgetary, but decent. Be friendly to everyone, dressed properly, sober and at least a little knowledge of English, and the Emirates will pay you a refined Eastern hospitality.