Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan 5 stars

Name: Hotel in ASWAN - Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan near Nile - ALL
Address: Abtal El Tahrir Street, ASWAN, 81511, EG
Telephone: +201022229071
Rating: 4.9

Customer review rating (ALL Rating) 4.9/5 616 reviews

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Abtal El Tahrir Street, 81511 ASWAN, Egypt

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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

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.

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel in the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, the majestic hotel awaits its guests.

Your sojourn leads you to the gates of Egypt. The warmth of the Nubian Desert presses against your skin as you behold the majestic Nile. A 19th-century Victorian palace rises from a ledge of pink granite. Welcome to Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan.

Selim Shawer, Hotel Manager

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

Our accommodation(s)

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PREMIUM ROOM, 2 Single beds, Nile view

2 pers. max
36 m² / 387 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Twin bed(s)
Views: River side
Most of the accommodation: Terrace

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

2 pers. max
45 m² / 484 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Garden View
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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PALACE PREMIUM, 2 single beds, garden view, balcony

2 pers. max
39 m² / 419 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
Views: Garden View
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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

3 pers. max
62 m² / 667 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: River side
Most of the accommodation: Terrace

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

3 pers. max
53 m² / 570 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Garden View
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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PALACE LUXURY ROOM, 2 single beds,sitting area,balcony, garden view

3 pers. max
56 m² / 602 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
Views: Garden View
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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

4 pers. max
64 m² / 688 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Garden View
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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

4 pers. max
64 m² / 688 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: River side
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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

4 pers. max
70 m² / 753 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Garden View
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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

4 pers. max
70 m² / 753 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Views: River side
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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

4 pers. max
90 m² / 968 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Garden View
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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

4 pers. max
90 m² / 968 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Views: River side
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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

4 pers. max
67 m² / 721 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s) and 1 x Single sofa bed(s)
Views: River side
Most of the accommodation: Terrace

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

4 pers. max
84 m² / 904 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: River side
Most of the accommodation: Terrace

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

4 pers. max
138 m² / 1485 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: River side
Most of the accommodation: Terrace

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

4 pers. max
175 m² / 1883 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: River side
Most of the accommodation: Terrace

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Hotel location

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Abtal El Tahrir Street
81511 ASWAN
Egypt

GPS:24.082139, 32.887508

+20 10 22229071

+20 97 2316011

ASWAN CENTRAL

Railway station

Access: 2 km / 1.243 mi 10 min drive

UNFINISHED OBELISK

Historic monument

Access: 1 km / 0.621 mi 10 min drive

AGA KHAN MAUSOLEUM

Tourist attraction

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 20 min drive

High Dam and Lake Nasser

Other attractions

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 20 min drive

ELEPHANTINE ISLAND

Tourist attraction

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 5 min walk

TOMBS OF NOBLES

Historic monument

Access: 2 km / 1.243 mi 10 min drive

MONASTERY OF ST SIEMON

Other attractions

Access: 3 km / 1.864 mi 5 min drive

PHILAE TEMPLE

Historic monument

Access: 5 km / 3.107 mi 15 min drive

KALABSHA TEMPLE

Tourist attraction

Access: 10 km / 6.21 mi 5 min drive

NUBIAN MUSEUM

Tourist attraction

Access: 50 km / 31.07 mi 20 min drive

Botanical Garden

River

Access: 2 km / 1.243 mi

ASWAN SOUK

Shopping district

Access: 1 km / 0.621 mi 15 min walk / 5 min drive

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 12:00 PM

On site

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

TERRACE

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

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.

ORIENTAL KEBABGY

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.

SARAYA

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 4
Surface of the largest room: 72 m² / 775.001 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 0
Maximum capacity for banquets: 32

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ALL Rating 4.9/5 616 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating 4.5/5 3,545 reviews

Eternal classic on the Nile

lucaf313 Couples - 5/18/2024 TripAdvisor review

Still a classic after intense renovation in last years. Location unforgettable. Room on the Cataract impressive. Pool well positioned and relaxing . Food and service perfect. Special mention to the 1901 restaurant. Service classic and kind. Spacious room.

High Tea

OnAir19527404022 5/18/2024 TripAdvisor review

The high tea was delicious ! The setting is beautiful, I came here as part of an Intrepid tour in Egypt. The service was wonderful. Hedra and Assaran provided excellent and attentive service! :) We sat on the terrace and enjoyed a pleasant evening. I felt like I was transported back in time to an old world!

Best hotel in Aswan

Elizabeth S 5/17/2024 TripAdvisor review

I am a big fan of Agatha,they usually only took the room guest for the tour,but I don’t know at first, so the manager arranged another private tour for me,they are so nice! and I have dinner here, the food is also delicious, M.Sayed guided for me,he introduced a lot history about the hotel, it’s so amazing here, I wanna come back next time ~

Fantastic Vacation Stay in Aswan Nile Riviera

johankusch 5/16/2024 TripAdvisor review

Most people stay in this hotel for one to two nights while visiting Abu Simbel or at the beginning/end of a Nile cruise. By contrast, we stay for 10 days and do so every May when the large pool overlooking the Nile is at its most inviting. The hotel is a destination in itself and merits being treated so. The Winston Churchill and Agatha Christi suites are one of the must-see tourism sites in Aswan, and the fabulous 1902 restaurant is the best in Upper Egypt. You can also take a traditional afternoon tea on the lower terrace - this is an interesting hybrid of English and French cuisines. The hotel staff are to a person simply delightful and willing to meet any need promptly and courteously. My lifestyle is to combine work with vacationing to maximise the physical time away from the office. This hotel makes it possible with a separate large workspace provided in the 80 square metre suites in the newer Old Cataract building. The top floor suites have a panoramic view of the Elephantine area of the Nile that is arguably unmatched anywhere. It is our intention to continue returning to the Old Cataract every May. Until kingdom com..........

Disappointing

patriciamarsden66 5/14/2024 TripAdvisor review

Yes the pillows are the fluffiest ever but this hotel leaves a lot to be desired. We arrived at the hotel from a Nour el Nil cruise and had heard one of the Directors of Nour el Nil, Eleonour the previous night telling other guests to certainly visit the hotel but not to eat in the hotel as the food was not good. We thought this was was just sour grapes from a fellow compeditor but actually she was spot on! We had decided not to be influenced by her and yes we thought the setting of the hotel was amazing but this place is sitting on its laurels. The food in 1902 was grim and a couple of main courses were unavailable from an already limited menu - there were 6 other people in this cavernous dining room the night we dined there..... Breakfast was ordinary . We also ate on the terrace bar on 3 occasions which was okay but the service was poor. 4 unremarkable Negronis in the bar were £100 (£60 Four Seasons Nile Plaza Cairo) Luckily our Abu Simbel trip made up for this blip in our otherwise perfect 13 day visit to Eygpt. I love Eygpt and have visited for both business and pleasure at least a dozen times over the last 10 years - sadly I will not be visiting nor recommending Old Cataract in the future.

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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan 5 stars

Hotel extras

Our accommodation(s)

PREMIUM ROOM, 2 Single beds, Nile view

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

PALACE PREMIUM, 2 single beds, garden view, balcony

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

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

PALACE LUXURY ROOM, 2 single beds,sitting area,balcony, garden 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.

Hotel location

Hotel services

TERRACE

1902 RESTAURANT

ORIENTAL KEBABGY

SARAYA

PALMS

PROMENADE

THE BAR

YASMINE

3 breakfasts

2 pools

Fitness center

Spa

Meetings & Events

Weddings

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Hotel extras

Our accommodation(s)

PREMIUM ROOM, 2 Single beds, Nile view

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

PALACE PREMIUM, 2 single beds, garden view, balcony

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

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

PALACE LUXURY ROOM, 2 single beds,sitting area,balcony, garden 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.

Hotel location

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Hotel services

TERRACE

1902 RESTAURANT

ORIENTAL KEBABGY

SARAYA

PALMS

PROMENADE

THE BAR

YASMINE

3 breakfasts

2 pools

Fitness center

Spa

Meetings & Events

Weddings

Our guest reviews

Web-users rating

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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan 5 stars