Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
No.1 of Luxury Hotels in Aswan
Abtal El Tahrir Street, Sheyakhah, Aswan, Aswan Governorate 99999, Egypt
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Last booked 9 hrs ago
Highlights
Ideal location
Superb views
Excellent service
Delicious breakfast
Cozy roomsShow more
Amenities
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Sauna
Spa
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private parking
Airport pick-up
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Property Description
Step into the legendary site where King Fouad once entertained and Agatha Christie sipped cocktails: the 5-star Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel. In the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, the majestic hotel sits on a pink granite cliff overlooking the world's longest river. This ravishing hotel with its legendary guest list of royals and dignitaries is both ideal for romantic getaways, and a perfect venue for small summits and corporate meetings.
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9.5/10
AmazingBest scenery in Aswan
All 290 reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Aswan International Airport
(26.3 km)
Landmarks: Hotel Old Cataract
(<100m)
Landmarks: Sheikh Saleh al-Jaafari mosque Jebel Tqouk
(290m)
Landmarks: Aswan Museum
(330m)
Landmarks: Temple of Khnum
(330m)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
6
Palace Prestige Suite with Garden View Non smoking
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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9
Palace Premium Room with Garden View
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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10
Palace Cataract Suite with Garden View Non smoking
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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10
Palace Luxury Room with Garden View Non smoking
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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8
Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Sir Winston Churchill Suite. Palace)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
Tea bags
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7
Palace Cataract Suite, 1 King Size Bed, Sitting Area, Nile View
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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6
Premium Twin Room with Nile view
2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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6
Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Agatha Christie. Palace)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
Tea bags
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11
Opera Suite with Nile View Non smoking
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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13
Luxury Room With Nile View Non Smoking
1 King bed
May not have a window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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7
Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View (Palace Opera Suite)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Minibar
TV
Tea bags
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10
Prestige Suite with Terrace and Nile View Non smoking
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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Guest Reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
290 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.6
- Amenities9.2
- Location9.8
- Service9.3
Average for similar properties in Aswan
Guest User
January 24, 2025
Many celebrities have stayed at this hotel, where I enjoyed the view worth seeing from anywhere while staying in a fabulous room. Especially the view of the Nile from the rooms is breathtakingly beautiful.
I can't help feeling how much effort goes into maintaining the hotel's facilities, including the garden. Moreover, as an attention to detail, towels in the room are embroidered with the hotel logo, and the cotton package containing the hair dryer is also embroidered with "Wonderful hair begins with a little wind" . I would like to express my respect to all the people who have continued to put such attention to detail into their work!
I would highly recommend this hotel and I look forward to visiting again in the near future!
Emilybabe
February 4, 2024
Extremely well. Very nice and friendly hotel staff. They really treat us very nice and provide very good service. I would definitely recommend people to stay this wonderful hotel
Guest User
November 2, 2023
The view is just out of world!
Guest User
November 15, 2023
Best scenery in Aswan
dony
July 7, 2025
During the entire trip to Egypt, I was quite satisfied with this hotel and the St. Regis in Cairo. Maybe I have high standards. The hotel is good, the scenery is beautiful, but the restaurant is average. The flaws do not outweigh the merits. I strongly recommend everyone to stay here.
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Guest User
June 9, 2025
The room is very big. I like its bed the most. It is super comfortable. I want to have the same one in my own home. The most worthwhile thing is the view, so you must book a room with a Nile view, otherwise the experience will be much worse. The hotel is not big, but the room is super big. The food is average.
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Anonymous User
May 6, 2025
We stayed in two rooms, the new building (Nile view) and the old building (garden view). The interior decoration of the new building is not as retro and elegant as the old building, but the bathroom and room layout are much larger than the old building, and the Nile view is really unbeatable. Both are different and worth it. It is recommended to stay for two nights.
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Yuweimian123
June 8, 2025
The decoration style is full of old money style. The service is very good. The room facilities are relatively old. The included breakfast is in the 1902 restaurant. There are not many varieties and the taste is average. However, it is worth staying just for the beautiful view on the balcony
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Guest User
June 12, 2025
The mattress is uneven, bumpy and full of big lumps, like a pot lid was secretly stuffed inside.
The food in the restaurant is not good, and I had diarrhea after eating.
As an old hotel, it is really unacceptable...
The only thing I can praise is the scenery, which is really beautiful. This is probably the best scenery in Egypt.
The overall cost performance is quite low, but it is indeed the best in Egypt, because the overall accommodation level in Egypt can be said to be infinitely low.
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Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Sauna
Spa
Additional charge
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private parking
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Car Rental
Bar
Tea Room
Restaurant
Priority airport drop-off
Additional charge
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Children's Playground
Kids' Club
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Tour/Ticket Service
Currency Exchange
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Luggage Storage
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
2 Swimming pools
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation needed.
Private parking
Additional charge
Transportation
Car Rental
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Priority airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Service
VIP Check-In Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Currency Exchange
Tour/Ticket Service
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
French
Italian
Food & Drink
Snack Bar
Bar
Lobby Bar
Halal meals provided
Room Service
Health & Wellness
Fitness Room
Massage Room
Sauna
Turkish Bath/ Hammam
Foot Bath
Spa
Additional charge
Beauty and Makeup
Public Bath
Free
Yoga Session
Activities
Tea Room
Public Areas
Public Audio System
Water Purifier
Elevator
Barbecue
Additional charge
Picnic Area
Garden
Smoking Area
ATM
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Clothes Steamer
Dry Cleaning
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Children's Playground
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Kids' Club
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Accessibility
Accessible Rooms Available
Safety & Security
CCTV In Public Areas
First Aid Services
First-Aid Kit
Fire Alarm
Fire Extinguisher
Security Personnel
Security Alarm
Smoke Detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Continental, Gluten-free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1987
- Renovated: 2011
- Number of Rooms: 138
Step into the legendary site where King Fouad once entertained and Agatha Christie sipped cocktails: the 5-star Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel. In the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, the majestic hotel sits on a pink granite cliff overlooking the world's longest river. This ravishing hotel with its legendary guest list of royals and dignitaries is both ideal for romantic getaways, and a perfect venue for small summits and corporate meetings.