Baron Hotels & Resorts Egypt, the leading Egyptian hotel management group, has announced the completion of most of its soft renovations at its five-star Sharm el Sheikh property. Work began early in 2009 and company vice president Sherif Shahein said the €2 million ($2.7 million) investment would cover the lobby, the Italian restaurant ‘Bella Vista’, the bar and cigar lounge ‘The Niche Bar’, the main restaurant ‘Sinai’, the fine-dining Indian restaurant ‘Taj Mahal’ and the beach restaurant and lounge ‘Palm’. The 100,000 sq m Baron Resort Sharm El Sheikh sits on a 600-m private sandy beach and is set amidst 80,000 sq m of colourful vegetation facing the exotic Tiran Island and the glistening Red Sea. It comprises 360 rooms and suites, including royal suites with private swimming pools and butler service. As a market leader anticipating and fulfilling guests needs, Baron Resort has introduced a one-of-a-kind VIP exclusive concept for royal suite guests including express check-in, a wide choice of drinks and snacks in the mini bar, a basket of exotic fruits, 24-hour room service, unlimited visits to all a la carte restaurants, local and imported alcoholic drinks, top VIP bathrooms and room accessories, turn-down service and an invitation to the general manager’s evening. In addition, Baron Resort has added a number of privileges to its premium all- inclusive formula.