Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel 5 stars

Name: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Address: ASWAN, 81511, EGYPT
Telephone: (+20)10/22229071
Rating: 4.9

Customer review rating 4.9/5 2,285 reviews

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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel

Iconic hotel, where heritage meets modernity

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.

If you can tear yourself away from the beauty of the magnificent Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, a world of fascination awaits you. Elephantine Island and the Aswan Museum are at your feet. The rock Tombs of Amarna, where ancient Egyptian nobles are buried, are close to the hotel. Aswan city centre is a stroll away. Other attractions to tempt you during your stay: the Nubian Museum, the Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk... then return to indulge in French and oriental cuisine and wines.

Hotel extras

Therapies of ancient wisdom at SoSpa
Historical fine dining at 1902
Follow the footsteps of famed guests
Unique exterior and interior design
19th-century Victorian palace on the River Nile

This hotel participates to Planet 21 and is acting in favour of Positive Hospitality.

Services in the hotel and nearby

Check-in from 15h00

Check out up to 12h00

Paying

Online check-in
- Online check-in: Your arrival will be carefully prepared by our team
- Fast check-out: Simply return your key
WIFI/Internet Access
- WIFI at the hotel
- High-speed Internet (Paying)
- WIFI in the communal areas
- WIFI in your room
- WIFI access
Parking
- Bus/coach parking area
- Valet parking
- Well-lit parking
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
- Reduced mobility rooms
- Wheelchair access
- Reduced mobility facilities
- Accessible bathroom
Babysitting on request
Air conditioned
- Air conditioning
- Manual temperature control
Languages spoken at the hotel
Reception open 24 hours a day
Early check-in/Late check-outPaying
- EARLY CHECK IN FROM 8AM (Paying)Arriving on an early flight? You room will be waiting for you if you choose this option. From 8 am on, enjoy the privacy and comfort of your room and "wellness" bathroom. Let the relaxation begin!
- LATE CHECK-OUT UP TO 5PM (Paying)Prolong your relaxation and opt to keep your room until 5 pm. Enjoy one more shower or a nap before checking out. A must for a magnifique stay!
Laundry
- Dry cleaning / Ironing
- Shoe shine machine
Boutiques/shopping
- Cash machine
- Currency exchange
- Gift shop/newspaper shop
Porter
Concierge

Swimming pool
- Indoor heated pool
- Outdoor heated pool
Fitness centre
Well-being
- Hammam
- Jacuzzi (Paying)
- Massage (Paying)
Babysitting on request
Boat excursionsPaying

BreakfastPaying
4 restaurant(s)
4 bar(s)
Room service
- Hot meals
- Cold snacks
- Opening hours : Week 24 hours
- Opening hours : Week-end 24 hours

5 meeting room(s)
Copy/print service available

Hotel location

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Abtal El Tahrir Street
81511
aswan
egypt

Tel: +201022229071

Fax: (+20)97/2316011

Contact email :

Check-in from 15h00

Check out up to 12h00

Upper Egypt Bus Co :

By plane
ASWAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT At 18km / 11.18 miles
By train
ASWAN CENTRAL At 2km / 0 miles

GPS :24.082139, 32.887508

Our accommodations

The hotel offers 2 different luxury experiences in which heritage is preserved in the Palace,76 rooms and suites while contemporary elegance is lavishly designed in the Nile, 62 rooms and suites.

PREMIUM ROOM, 2 Single beds, Nile view

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 36 m² / 388 sq ft
Views: River side *
Most of the accommodation: Terrace *

* Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

PALACE PREMIUM ROOM, 1 king-size bed, garden view

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 45 m² / 484 sq ft
Views: Garden side *

* Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

LUXURY ROOM, 1 king-size bed, sitting area, terrace, Nile river view

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 62 m² / 667 sq ft
Views: River side *

* Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

PALACE LUXURY ROOM, 1 king-size bed, sitting area, balcony, garden view

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 53 m² / 570 sq ft
Views: Garden side *

* Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

NILE SUITE, 1 King size bed, Terrace, Nile view

Max. number of persons: 4
Area: From 138 m² / 1485 sq ft

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

Rooms

PALACE CATARACT SUITE, 1 King Bed, Sitting area, Garden View

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 64 m² / 689 sq ft
Views: Garden side *

* Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

PALACE CATARACT SUITE, 1 King size Bed, Sitting area, Nile View

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 64 m² / 689 sq ft
Views: River side *

* Subject to availability

Bathrobe
Slippers

PALACE PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 70 m² / 753 sq ft
Views: Garden side *

* Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

PALACE PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Nile View

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 70 m² / 753 sq ft
Views: River side *

* Subject to availability

Bathrobe
Slippers

PALACE OPERA SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 90 m² / 969 sq ft
Views: Garden side *

* Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

PALACE OPERA SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Nile View

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 90 m² / 969 sq ft
Views: River side *

* Subject to availability

Bathrobe
Slippers

PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King size bed, Terrace, Nile view

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 67 m² / 721 sq ft
Views: River side *

* Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

OPERA SUITE, 1 king-size bed, terrace, Nile view

Max. number of persons: 4
Area: From 84 m² / 904 sq ft
Views: River side *

* Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL SUITE, The Palace, 1 King size bed, terrace, Nile view

Max. number of persons: 4
Area: From 138 m² / 1485 sq ft
Views: River side *

* Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

AGATHA CHRISTIE SUITE, The Palace, 1 King size bed, balcony on Nile view.

Max. number of persons: 4
Area: From 175 m² / 1884 sq ft
Views: River side *

* Subject to availability

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Bathrobe
Slippers
Coffee/tea making facilities(...)

Suites

Our restaurants and bars

TERRACE

Type of cuisine: Mediterranean

Watch the sun set over Upper Egypt while sampling from a menu of beautifully presented dishes and delicacies at Aswan's "hottest table." Stunning panoramas from this terrace restaurant and bar soar over Khnum Temple and Elephantine Island.

1902 RESTAURANT

Type of cuisine: Gourmet

At our signature 1902 restaurant, celebrate 12 decades of gastronomy with exquisite French cuisine paired with fine wines from the sommelier. Relax beneath the grand Arabian dome by a Qualaun crypt, and savor steamed lemongrass fish or filet mignon.

Dinner

19:00 - 00:00

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SARAYA

Type of cuisine: Mediterranean

In this gourmet all-day dining restaurant in Aswan, feast on fresh Mediterranean cuisine with local flavors, from handmade pasta to fish. Copper lamps flicker in our Aswan dining room with Moorish arches in cream and scarlet. Outside, a terrace tempts.

Lunch

06:00 - 11:00

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Tue
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Thurs
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Sat
Sun

Dinner

12:00 - 00:00

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Tue
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Thurs
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ORIENTAL KEBABGY

Type of cuisine: Regional

Oriental chefs blend local flavors with rich Levant cuisine at Oriental Kebabgy, a top Aswan restaurant. Over a feast of spicy, grilled meat and herbed rice, recline on gold banquettes or linger on the terrace with sweeping views of the Nile River.

Dinner

19:00 - 00:00

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Tue
Wed
Thurs
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Sat
Sun

PALMS

Relax and unwind with a cocktail while you gaze at incredible sunsets over the Nile. Or indulge in traditional High Tea with scones, strawberries and cream, gourmet sandwiches and savory snacks.

PROMENADE

Set on the Palace's rose granite promontory, the Promenade offers prime views of Elephantine Island and the Khnum Temple. Sip champagne cocktails or sweet hibiscus tea at our majestic Aswan bar, as the sun disappears over the flowing Nile River.

Lunch

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Dinner

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THE BAR

Sybille de Margerie invokes the elegance of Egyptian codes in this British-style piano bar: brass lantern chandeliers, rich mahogany, crushed velvet and cool leather. Enjoy a malt whisky or dry martini, a favorite of Sir Winston Churchill.

Lunch

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Dinner

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YASMINE

Tucked by the pool overlooking the Nile, this healthy Aswan bar displays striking décor: deep purple, rich wood, glowing crystal. Cool off from the Nubian sun with a hand-squeezed lemonade or energy-boosting smoothie. Unwind on a grand chaise longue.

Lunch

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Dinner

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Your meetings and events

Our meeting rooms

Number of meeting rooms: 5
Maximum size: 72 m²
Maximum banquet capacity: 32 people

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Location / Service / Ambience

Ian Friends - 23/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Overall great all round. If anything, the carpets in the old hotel area could do with a change

Dear Valued Guest We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

Superb setting

Thor Friends - 23/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Beautiful grounds, views, and rooms. Exceptional staff. Food service was sometimes slow and inconsistent. Food was wonderful. Cocktails in Egypt are expensive ie. Grey goose and soda for $750 pounds/ US $50...wow. We brought our own for cocktails in our suite. Wish we could have enjoyed one more day.

Excellent all round

Liz C. Solo - 23/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Service was excellent and upgraded suite was sublime. As an Agatha Christie fan it was wonderful to sit on the terrace and imagine her writing 'Death on the Nile' All your staff went out of their way to make our stay memorable.

Beautiful Hotel

Anonymous Friends - 18/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We all received a plate of sweets during our trip. Our Nile view rooms are luxurious!

Dear valued Guest, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

Absolutely fabulous

Anonymous Couples - 18/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

An amazing 48hrs.

Historic beautiful hotel

Cheryl L. R. Friends - 17/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

This hotel was a step into history with beautiful landscaping on the historic Nile Cataract. Our balcony, in the newer building had an amazing view of both the Nile and Elephantine Island. The food was wonderful, with also an awesome breakfast buffet. We also got a tour of the hotel’s spectacular dining room and the Agatha Christie Suite. I hated to leave.

Exceptional! As world class as Egypt, itself.

Anonymous Solo - 17/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

The setting - right on the Nile 1st Cataracts and overlooking Elephantine Island with ruins dating back over 3,500 years - should be enough of a reason to stay here, in and of itself. But... The hotel works relentlessly each and every day over its 100+ year history not to do justice to simply to its setting, but also to do justice to its own history. And what a history. From Winston Churchill to Aga Khan III to Princess Di to Agatha Christie, world class people are inspired by this world class hotel. If you can’t stay here, at least treat yourself to a dinner at the 1902 Restaurant. There is no interaction that you can have with the Old Cataract Hotel that won’t move you in some fashion.

Our stay at the Old Cataract was a dream stay.

Joyce W. Couples - 15/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel was so wonderful that we stayed on the property for the two days that we were there. We enjoyed the pool, the restaurant, the bar overlooking the Nile, our deck off of our room, etc. We were fortunate that our cruise from Aswan included the tours in the area so we were able to spend time at this amazing property.

Dear Valued Guest, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan. We are delighted to see that you really enjoyed the beauty of our installations and pool. It is our intention to offer pleasing and clean accommodations so that our guests can still enjoy their vacation memories once they are back home. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

Great place

Mahmoud K. Business - 13/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

All what I expected

Dear Valued Guest, Firstly we would like to thank you for the lovely review you shared following your recent visit to our Sofitel Legend old Cataract hotel and are delighted to read that we were able to match your holiday expectations. Thank you for making us your choice hotel when visiting the area. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

I loved my stay.

Ibrahim H. Business - 13/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

This hotel is phenomenal

Dear Valued Guest, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

Short but pleasant dtay

Roger J. Couples - 12/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Only stayed overnight arriving late bc and left after breakfast. However the room we had was beautiful, room service efficient and our breakfast on the terrace gave us an idea of how lovely it would be to spend longer in the hotel.

Dear Valued Guest, Firstly we would like to thank you for the lovely review you shared following your recent visit to our Sofitel Legend old Cataract hotel and are delighted to read that we were able to match your holiday expectations. Thank you for making us your choice hotel when visiting the area. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

Beautifully set, luxurious surroundings with excellent service

Charlotte W. Friends - 10/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Our second stay and I’m planning the third. Outstanding.

Dear Valued Guest, We first would like to thank you for making our Sofitel Legend old Cataract your preferred choice for your holidays in Aswan, it is always a pleasure to welcome back our most loyal guests year after year. We are thrilled you enjoyed your recent stay with us. Thank you for making us your choice hotel when visiting the area. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

The Beautiful Sofitel

ellereese39 10/03/2020 TripAdvisor review

The property itself is very beautiful and well kept. We arrived very early and was informed that we would have to pay an extra fee for one the rooms that wasn’t disclosed online when it was booked. There was only one front desk person who wasn’t accommodating, but when asked for the manger he fixed everything. I would definitely stay again.

Dear ellereese39, We greatly appreciate the time you spent to review your recent experience in our hotel, at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan we always strive to exceed guests' expectations and your comments will help our teams reaching that goal. We regret your disappointment for being unable to check in upon your early arrival and understand reading your review that apparently you were not properly informed about the appointed check in time starting at 3:00 PM although it should be reported on the booking confirmation; at the hotel we always do our utmost to make sure our guests can check in as soon as they arrive, unfortunately during periods of high occupancy it may not be possible considering that check out is at 12:00 pm and our housekeeping staff needs to undertake a thorough cleaning of the rooms before assigning them to new arrivals. but we are glad that we have been able to solve this issue and we were able to meet your expectation . Again we thank you for this wonderful review, it has been a pleasure for us to read and we look forward to serving you again soon Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

Amazing place.

B.s Friends - 05/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

It was a great stay with great service good food beautiful location . The best in Egypt

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for the time you spent to share your feedback on your recent stay at our Sofitel Legend old Cataract, to be considered as one of the best hotels you stayed at is certainly high praise We are delighted to see that you really enjoyed the beauty of our installations and the room we accommodated you in. It is our intention to offer pleasing and clean accommodations so that our guests can still enjoy their vacation memories once they are back home. We are thrilled you enjoyed your recent stay with us. Thank you for making us your choice hotel when visiting the area. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

Excellent

Ossama S. S. Business - 03/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Excellent

Dear Valued Guest, Firstly we would like to thank you for the lovely review you shared following your recent visit to our Sofitel Legend old Cataract hotel and are delighted to read that we were able to match your holiday expectations. We are delighted to see that you really enjoyed the beauty of our installations. It is our intention to offer pleasing and clean accommodations so that our guests can still enjoy their vacation memories once they are back home. Once more we thank you for choosing our hotel for your holiday and very much look forward to having the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

Perfect

Nawal K. Friends - 02/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

fully satisfying

Outstanding and memorable

Anonymous Friends - 02/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Great history and ambiance. Excellent service.

Best location

Graeme Couples - 01/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Trip of a lifetime that did not disappoint.

Excellent

Mahmoud Families - 29/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Excellent

Dear Valued Guest, Firstly we would like to thank you for the lovely review you shared following your recent visit to our Sofitel Legend old Cataract hotel and are delighted to read that we were able to match your holiday expectations. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Again we thank you for this very kind review of our hotel and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

Every thing is excellent

Sally Families - 29/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Every thing is excellent

Dear Valued Guest, Firstly we would like to thank you for the lovely review you shared following your recent visit to our Sofitel Legend old Cataract hotel and are delighted to read that we were able to match your holiday expectations. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Again we thank you for this very kind review of our hotel and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager

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Hotel location

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Our accommodations

PREMIUM ROOM, 2 Single beds, Nile view

PALACE PREMIUM ROOM, 1 king-size bed, garden view

LUXURY ROOM, 1 king-size bed, sitting area, terrace, Nile river view

PALACE LUXURY ROOM, 1 king-size bed, sitting area, balcony, garden view

NILE SUITE, 1 King size bed, Terrace, Nile view

PALACE CATARACT SUITE, 1 King Bed, Sitting area, Garden View

PALACE CATARACT SUITE, 1 King size Bed, Sitting area, Nile View

PALACE PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

PALACE PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Nile View

PALACE OPERA SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

PALACE OPERA SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Nile View

PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King size bed, Terrace, Nile view

OPERA SUITE, 1 king-size bed, terrace, Nile view

SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL SUITE, The Palace, 1 King size bed, terrace, Nile view

AGATHA CHRISTIE SUITE, The Palace, 1 King size bed, balcony on Nile view.

Our restaurants and bars

TERRACE

1902 RESTAURANT

SARAYA

ORIENTAL KEBABGY

PALMS

PROMENADE

THE BAR

YASMINE

Your meetings and events

Our meeting rooms

Our guest reviews for Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

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