We were really looking forward to our trip here but in the end the 'hype' didn't match reality. The Fortress is a typical 5 Star Hotel in this part of the world - the location is excellent. Having said that the design of the hotel itself was below average compared to other hotels. The food and wine menu was limited... more

Having stayed in 13 hotels during my trip in S (including the Amans) I have to say the Fortress gets it right. The attention to detail and the standard of service / food etc is just great . My only criticism - do not stay in a fortress room it is, as per a previous review, like being in a... more

\we were lucky in being given a free upgrade to a lovely room with views of the sea. We found our room to be cleaned well, with good facilities,but the lights were over complicated and they kept turning themselves on during the night!! The staff were generally really great , but a couple were over friendly and we would have... more

Firstly let me clarify this review by saying that this hotel is truly lovely. Lovely setting - rooms are gorgous and to die for. Nice sitting out areas. My father and family has stayed here previously and service was impeccable. It is very much a glossy 5 star international hotel - and can beat many dubai, maldives and other luzury... more

A nice hotel, with comfortable settings, however it doesnt have a private beach and the staff were a bit intrusive, insisting on addressing you by your first name at any available opportunity, a practice i have never come across at any other hotel gloablly... To sum up the hotel is charging 5* rates but as an independant operator, are finding... more

The hotel is 4 hours from the airport and the journey is not the easiest but absolutely worth it. We've never gone for luxury before, always preferring to stay in b & b's and getting to know the locals. But this was a last minute trip organised to give us both a break to do nothing but relax and it... more

My wife and I spent 5 nights at the Fortress in September 2008, staying in an Ocean Room. On the face of it, this is a stunning hotel, but it doesn’t take long before the cracks begin to show. Ultimately, the Fortress fell short of what one would expect of a good 5 star hotel. Our room looked amazing, but... more

Over elaborate insincere welcome, Fortress Room was like a large cell. One looks out onto a wall with a tiny courtyard of shingle. Huge bathroom, but nowhere to hang towels within easy reach, or put one's soaps/shampoos. Loo is behind as frosted glass screen, readily visible from the bed! Huge bed, but only one chair & no table! Hi-tech TV... more

This was the best but most expensive hotel on our trip. That said the food, pool and spa made it unforgettable with some great staff. The "boys" that stand underneath the wall in the front are OK - and helpful. The a la carte food was very good - buffets less so - breakfast was great. Can't wait to go... more