Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan 5 stars

Customer review rating (ALL Rating) 4.9/5 440 reviews

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Description

Hotel extras

  • 19th-century Victorian Palace on the Nile with cultural heritage

  • 5-star hospitality & An invitation to follow the footsteps of famed guests

  • Stunning infinity pool overlooking the Nile & sparkling spa indoor pool

  • Historical fine dining restaurants including 1902 & outdoor terraces

  • Therapies of ancient wisdom at Sofitel Spa & 24/7 fitness center

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Hotel location

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Abtal El Tahrir Street
81511 ASWAN
Egypt

GPS:24.082139, 32.887508

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On site
  • Swimming pool
  • Pets not allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Fitness center
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Meeting rooms
  • Room service

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ALL Rating  4.9/5  440 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating  4.7/5  4,076 reviews

Certificate of excellence 2025

A long lasting gem on the Nile

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5

850yahias TripAdvisor review

The staff was lovely. I had a great experience in The Old Cataract. I really recommend staying here, or at least have dinner/drink.

Dear Valued Guest, Bonjour We greatly appreciate the time you spent to share your recent experience at our hotel. Thank you again for sharing your experience & looking forward to welcoming you back to Sofitel Legend Old cataract Aswan ensuring you a magnifique stay. Warm regards, Wessam Farah Guest Experience Manager

A worthwhile splurge

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5

532dons TripAdvisor review

Great hotel in a wonderful location on the Nile. Exceptional service, especially from Solomon serving drinks on the Promenade, and Nour giving the tour of the Agatha Christie and Winston Churchill rooms.

Dear Valued Guest, Bonjour We greatly appreciate the time you spent to share your recent experience at our hotel. Thank you again for sharing your experience & looking forward to welcoming you back to Sofitel Legend Old cataract Aswan ensuring you a magnifique stay. Warm regards, Wessam Farah Guest Experience Manager

Excellent stay at Old Cataract Hotel

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5

Virginia W TripAdvisor review

We stayed at the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan for 2 nights during our tour of Egypt with Djed Egypt Travel. The hotel and grounds are beautiful and immaculate and the staff warm and welcoming. I'm sorry we missed the daily 4pm tour so we could the visit other historical areas of the hotel. Our room was in the annex overlooking the Nile and hotel grounds. Spectacular! The room was quite large with a king bed, separate sitting area with sofa, a bar, large closets, bathroom, and balcony. The food was delicious and the service excellent. It was worth the splurge to watch the fellucas sailing on the Nile from our balcony. We would definitely stay here again.

Dear Valued Guest, Bonjour We greatly appreciate the time you spent to share your recent experience at our hotel. Thank you again for sharing your experience & looking forward to welcoming you back to Sofitel Legend Old cataract Aswan ensuring you a magnifique stay. Warm regards, Wessam Farah Guest Experience Manager

I want come back

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5

Jing M TripAdvisor review

Staying at the Old Cataract Hotel is not merely checking into accommodation; it's stepping into a living piece of history. Perched majestically on a cliff overlooking the Nile in Aswan, the hotel absolutely lives up to its legendary status. From the moment you walk through the historic palm-lined driveway into the grand, orientalist-style lobby, you are transported to the era of Agatha Christie and Winston Churchill (both famed guests). The sense of timeless elegance is palpable. Our room in the historic Palace wing was spacious, beautifully appointed with traditional furniture, and offered a breathtaking, direct view of the Nile and the sailing feluccas. Waking up to that vista was worth every penny. The newer wing offers more modern comforts but lacks the same character. The true highlight was the **terrace**. Having sunset cocktails on the terrace, with the iconic view of the Nile and the distant desert, is an experience we will cherish forever. Dining in the legendary **1902 Restaurant** (jacket required for gentlemen) was like dining in a museum, with superb food and live classical music. The service throughout was impeccable—attentive, discreet, and genuinely warm.

Dear Valued Guest, Bonjour We greatly appreciate the time you spent to share your recent experience at our hotel. Thank you again for sharing your experience & looking forward to welcoming you back to Sofitel Legend Old cataract Aswan ensuring you a magnifique stay. Warm regards, Wessam Farah Guest Experience Manager

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Kalout W. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

A must see

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Wessam Farah Guest Experience Manager

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