Yes, the hotel boat is big. Do not recommend local small boat of individual or small business. There is other way than stairs u can use . It is like a ram to go up. Local people always willing to help.

yes - we had a standard room with 3 beds. And they are extremely accommodating. Don't choose rooms next to the pool - very very loud.

Between hotel and eastbank there is the hotel ferry sailing a fixed route, day and night. But on both piers you will find local felukka's and motor boats. Deal yourself about the fare etc..

It runs on a 'demand' service after about 11pm until 7 am. If you are in the hotel you will be able to arrange it with reception. If you arrive on the Aswan side, the Pyramisa Island Hotel ferry stage ( opposite the official Duty Free Shop) is clearly signed on the river bank (along the corniche) you walk down steps to the ferry, someone employed by the hotel will be around (security) and they will help you either by getting you on the ferry or phoning it to come over from the hotel. In the day 2 run all the time but at night only one. Have a good time!