Aswan, Egypt
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Built in 1899, this is one of Egypt’s most iconic and historical hotels. Set on a pink cliff rising up on the banks of the Nile, the hotel has hosted a long list of high profile guests, including Agatha Christie who set her famous novel Death on the Nile here.
Built in 1899, this is one of Egypt’s most iconic and historical hotels. Set on a pink cliff rising up on the banks of the Nile, the hotel has hosted a long list of high profile guests, including Agatha Christie who set her famous novel Death on the Nile here.
Built in 1899, this is one of Egypt’s most iconic and historical hotels. Set on a pink cliff rising up on the banks of the Nile, the hotel has hosted a long list of high profile guests, including Agatha Christie who set her famous novel Death on the Nile here.
Built in 1899, this is one of Egypt’s most iconic and historical hotels. Set on a pink cliff rising up on the banks of the Nile, the hotel has hosted a long list of high profile guests, including Agatha Christie who set her famous novel Death on the Nile here.
Location
The hotel is set on a cliff high up on the banks of the Nile, with spectacular views looking down over the water and Elephantine Island. With the Aswan Museum closeby, as well as various tombs of ancient nobility, you’ll be in an excellent location to discover Aswan’s history.
Accommodation
Split into two areas, the Nile Wing and the Palace Wing, the hotel comprises 220 rooms, 82 of which are lavish suites. The wings are connected by a glorious outdoor pool - when you’re not out and about, exploring the area, this is the perfect spot for basking in the Egyptian sun.
The Palace Wing offers its guests indulgent luxury, with suites and rooms decorated in gold and scarlet, designed to hark back to the hotel’s Victorian era origins.
The Nile Wing offers an indulgent stay too, though this time with more of a modern feel. Private balconies overlook the sacred river and are an excellent place to sit back with a cocktail and take in the views of the water, swaying palms and the feluccas that gracefully sail by.
The Palace Wing offers its guests indulgent luxury, with suites and rooms decorated in gold and scarlet, designed to hark back to the hotel’s Victorian era origins.
The Nile Wing offers an indulgent stay too, though this time with more of a modern feel. Private balconies overlook the sacred river and are an excellent place to sit back with a cocktail and take in the views of the water, swaying palms and the feluccas that gracefully sail by.
When you need a rest, the pool and the spa offer you the perfect retreat. Taking inspiration from the Nile and its history of nourishing the area, the hotel’s spa aims to do the same for you.
There are various treatment rooms, each in keeping with the hotel’s grand ambiance, and an extensive menu of restorative treatments. The indoor pool is lined with sparkling tiled pillars and is ideal for a rejuvenating swim in the evening.
There are a selection of restaurants to choose from but the most well-known at the hotel is 1902, which serves fine French cuisine in an incredibly decadent domed dining room. In the other restaurants you’ll find Levant cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, and lighter snacks.
There are various treatment rooms, each in keeping with the hotel’s grand ambiance, and an extensive menu of restorative treatments. The indoor pool is lined with sparkling tiled pillars and is ideal for a rejuvenating swim in the evening.
There are a selection of restaurants to choose from but the most well-known at the hotel is 1902, which serves fine French cuisine in an incredibly decadent domed dining room. In the other restaurants you’ll find Levant cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, and lighter snacks.
Experiences
- Take a boat trip to the tiny island of Philae to discover the Philae Temple complex, including the Temple of Isis, the most powerful goddess in Egyptian history.
- Discover the Tombs of Amarna, where ancient Egyptian nobility were buried.
- Enjoy a day trip to Abu Simbel and gaze in awe upon the magnificent structures built in celebration of Ramses II.
- Two museums, the Nubian museum and the Aswan museum, are full of interesting history and worth a visit too.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
Environment
Old Cataract Hotel offers eco-certified soap, shower gel and shampoo. Furthermore, all cleaning products used in the hotel are environmentally-friendly. Guests are encouraged to reuse their towerls and saving made on water and energy are used to fund tree planting.
Environment
Old Cataract Hotel’s parent company, Accor is committed to offering healthy, balanced and high-quality food, using local products grown in kitchen gardens. They have a policy of reducing food waste, have banned the use of overfished species in their restaurants and offer free range products.
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