Hotel Shanda Lodge Desert Resort (Alexandria, Egypt)

With a valuable asset of 40000 m2 of fertile land, Shanda Lodge Desert nestles amid the greenery of Dakhla Oasis, professed by many as the most spectacular of the Egyptian oases. The premises' plus point is stemmed from its incomparable location and altitude; with panoramic views overlooking vast stretches of gardening, springs, palm groves and the outstanding desert-landscape beyond. 12 62 m2 Luxury Room and 12 35 m2 Standard rooms are built with respect to the surrounding environment. The outlook is simple—just inviting and cozy mud-brick structures, inspired from the olden oasis' fortresses, standing in harmony amidst the primitive edifices. Yet, the interior is stylish and comfortable. Each has a sitting area, a walk-in cupboard, and all rooms have a private balcony. Moreover, the lodge has a convenient access to the surround deserts and historical sites. The entrance from the main-road is extremely characteristic and unmatched; a 1km-long, reddish, sandy track shaded by enormous casuarinas trees takes one all the way to the lodge's main gate. A number of creatively designed outlets serve the guests' stay—a pool with a cafeteria atop the southern hill, a sunset cafeteria