Sofitel Old Cataract, Aswan Review

Over the past twenty five years have stayed here many times before and after the update.Sheer relaxed heaven!However the service and food was far superior before the update.But if you draw the staffs attention to the short comings in other words complain politely they will be rectified!

This upscale hotel is set in landscaped gardens on the banks of the Nile

It is housed in a 19th-century mansion, 3 km from the station

Aswan Train The luxurious rooms have balconies or terraces and offer free Wi-Fi

Flat-screen TVs, plus minibars, and tea and coffee makers

Jacuzzi and upgraded rooms and suites overlook the river and seating areas

The upgraded luxurious suites offer butler service and separate living rooms

Club-level neighborhoods include access to a private in-room dining lounge

Available and there are 8 elegant restaurants and bars, some overlooking the river, other facilities consist of

Spa, gym and outdoor infinity pool

Stayed here for 3 nights did a Lake Nasser cruise and then came back for a 4th night. If not for the visit to Abu Simbel I could happily have stayed at the Sofitel Legend instead of taking the 4 night cruise. The hotel is designed to relax you as soon as you enter with the welcoming staff, soothing landscaping and complimentary hibiscus juice. We stayed in the newer tower and enjoyed fantastic Nile views, incredible service and large, well designed suites with comfortably large terraces. Breakfast was exceptional with a nice variety of fresh fruit, salads, a good omelet station and many well executed Egyptian dishes. I especially enjoyed the fresh juice bar which included anti aging and energy mixes. The service throughout the hotel is top notch but Peter, in the breakfast area, deserves special mention for his kind remarks and attentive service. We also had the privilege to meet Shawky who calls himself a butler but is more like a front end manager. This gentleman was so gracious and helpful in all of our dealings with him that my wife and I looked forward to seeing him every day, a true professional who took great pride in his work and in the Old Cataract. If you are in Aswan please do not miss staying at this property it was one of the highlights of our month long stay in Egypt.

Historical hotel in the late nineteenth century in the English colonial style, decorated with Art Deco motifs and furnishings renovated with good taste. The historic building was the site of filming of the movie "Death on the Nile" from the novel by Agatha Christi. Also among the guests of this hotel include Winston Churchill, Khedive Abbas Helmi Pasha, Lord and Lady Cromer, and Aga Khan III who stayed there regularly during the winter months.
Next to the historical site the hotel has been extended with a new modern sleeve that incorporates the colors and design of the original block balconies, and connects to it with a pleasant terraced garden and swimming pool overlooking the Nile.
It is advisable to book, even for a lunch at the restaurant remains the best in the area.
L 'atmosphere and attention to detail blend with the friendly service of the staff.

For the afternoon tea here on the terrace and then experienced a great tour of the house

One of the finest and most beautiful hotels in Aswan

Oh, the splendor of the place and the luxury from the balconies of the rooms. This you see almost the entire city of Aswan, you see the most beautiful governorate of the Nile, which is Aswan, and the hotel from the inside you see another level of sophistication and royal luxury, and you feel as you wandering inside the place as if you are wandering inside a museum and not a hotel or as if you are in a royal palace you are in The King, and from the Iraq of the place, you see this also in the aspects of its workers. You feel as if they are proud of the place and leave inside them the greatness of the place and despite that you find their creativity in providing service.

The location is charming, the service is excellent, rooms are very comfortable, people expose a big amout of positive energy that blesses your vacation. The hotel is absolutely luxury in its best way.

A wonderful place to absolutely sleep or have a drink. A splendid view of the Nile and its feluccas

Wonderful setting. Massive rooms in the new part of the Old Catatact Hotel.

I love the place, it's historical and excellent service

SUBLIME! Real luxury!
As much the decoration of the hotel, the charming staff as the sight on the island Elephantine!
We had an afternoon tea on the terrace: beautiful!

most beautiful hotel of my life: the view, the history, the rooms ... Bravo to Accor for having supported the Old Cataract in these difficult years that crosses Egypt

One of the most beautiful hotel in the world and book 1 room in the old Old Cataract with a view of the Nile, a dream ...

What s wonderful hotel!! Charming, clean, perfect views, access to boat dock, historical rooms. Restaurants are good, especially kababgi.

I spent in the hotel The most amazing 3 days in my life every thing in this hotel is very luxury and heritage building, reception, rooms, elevator Walls and ceiling. Nile view is more than fantastic. Calming and relaxation is in everywhere in palace I recommend old Cataract palace for anyone searching about relaxation as in paradise

Legendary hotel, simply the best in ASWAN , could even say in Egypt. Royalty , with top service with fancy rooms all together with the best views in the world , mix together to make it the destination you would never want to miss.

excellent hotel and have a excellent view and very good service

The Legendary Hotel (Original Venue Death on the Nile) is a must-visit for you while in Aswan. You can drive to the hotel with a Felukkenfahrt (best half an hour before sunset) and from the Nile on a staircase. Can be combined well with the Nubian Museum (around the corner).

Very nice room. Lots of luxury. Beautiful view of the Nile.

Sondare il piace, full of history and stili with desire to surprend with the kindness of Ita device (Mohammed at reception was unique).

A dream ! Beauty and elegance itself, in the midst of a unique setting of rare beauty.
Perfect staff, kind, not obsequious.
When we have passed through the Old Cataract, we have only one desire: to see it again as soon as possible.

Amazing hotel. Excellent service. Wonderful view of the Nile from the pool too.

Did not stay at the hotel. Only came for some drinks but the hotel was beautiful and the history is impressive. The drinks are highly priced but taste good. Extensive drink menu.

Fantastic setting and delicious high tea? You need reservations though.

We didn t stay here, only went to the bar to get drinks. But as non-guest, you cannot even enter the premises, they made us wait outside, until somebody from the hotel gets us, and explained to us that there is a minimum spend of 200EGP per person, 1 drink here is over 200EGP anyways so that s not a problem. Just wish that we could go to the hotel and be explained this right away instead of having to wait outside for a while, felt very uninviting and not welcomed. The view was good but not spectacular, a lot of things in the way. Drinks are good but not very strong, I wonder whether they put any alcohol at all!

I would have given it a 5 star if it wasn't for the bad internet speed and disappointing food at the really nice rooftop bar

Best place we stayed at in Egypt. Beautiful views and a beautiful property. Great staff, great service. No complaints. Highly recommend.

The best you can find in Aswan. The gym is a bit on the meager end, but it's not what you're in Aswan for. Soak up the view, step back in time, enjoy the weather (come only in the winter) and relax. It's the perfect city and hotel for a 3 day getaway.

It s a very nice hotel with long time history located at the Nile side. The room with the Nike view is spectacular. The food of French restaurant is tasty and delicious. The supply of amenities is not consistent, otherwise it s a very good hotel.

Beautiful building. Very expensive for what is offered

I spent 2 nights there , the place is peacefull and the service is great.
Wish to visit it again

We were not able to walk through the hotel and see the views of the Nile ... We only went to the reception, because they have at least 300 pounds entrance to the territory and you can order food or drinks for this amount.

I think this hotel is so old and have good reserves and nice view

Amazing hotel with the most beautiful view on the Nile in magic Aswan

Hotel location is wonderful and service is excellent

One of the best hotels in Aswan and the best people I worked with from Aswan

Relaxing, beautiful views of the Nile and such amazing history all around you!

Really it's an amazing hotel
Thank you for the warm welcome

The view of the restarent is awesome. Also, you should taste Egyptian wine here. It was the best taste ever!

Cataract Hotel is a reference to the Nile Falls, the first of which is located in the city. The hotel is located on the opposite bank of Elephantine Island

The hotel is the most beautiful and the most expensive and the most expensive in Egypt

We only visited for cocktails and dinner and found it to be a lovely setting. The old building has been renovated very, very well and is stylish yet in keeping with it s past.

The food is good and the service ok. A little overbearing perhaps, and I didn t like the way the restaurant manager seemed to pocket the tip I left for the waiter.

The sunset is nice, but top tip is to go to the back of Elephantine Island, opposite the Aga Khan mausoleum. You will find a small beach and some rocks. Sit on the rocks and watch an amazing sunset without the $20 cocktail! First two photos taken from there.

Went for lunch. The view and atmosphere on the terrace was wonderful.

Hard working hotel
A wonderful word, a distorted one, seriously
Of the service and the sweet people running in it, as well as the location of the hotel is very very fine and the view suffices
Hard working 5stars for a few hotel