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Basma Hotel

4.0 of 5
El Fanadek Street, Aswan, Egypt
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Basma Hotel
Ranked #7 of 26 hotels in Aswan
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Essex, England
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20 reviews 20 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We stayed at the Basma Hotel in Aswan in November 2013 while visiting Abu Simbel and start of our Nile cruise. Located near the Hotel just up the street is the Nubian Museum, the Old Cataract Hotel ( I think this is were Agatha Christie stayed ) and walking distance to the Unfinished Obelisk. The room was airy, bright, and... More

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Fribourg, Switzerland
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17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

Our very spacious room on the 5th floor was most satisfactory. Located in the wing closest to the Old Cataract Hotel, we had good views into the latter's gardens and especially also over the small islands in the Nile. You just have to overlook the ugliness of the New Cataract Hotel. Walking into town you immediately come to the very... More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

We stayed at the Basma Hotel in Aswan on Feb 9/13 while visiting Abu Simbel.The hotel is old,dirty,dingy,and depressing.Our room had a vase of dead flowers on the bureau,dirt in the mini fridge and the bathroom smelled so badly of mould it made me nauseous.Our "king bed" was two twin beds place horizontally together causing a space at the lower... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012 via mobile

We stayed here three nights. The staff is very friendly. The pool looks fabulous but is ice-cold. ( mind you we stayed her in December!). The hotel is nicely situated opposite the Nubish museum (be aware they are on strike currently) at a hill at the end of the village. The view over the Nile and village is excellent. Right... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

There are many things I liked at the Basma Hotel. It's location is great - just up the street from the Nubian Museum and the Old Cataract Hotel. The building is constructed to withstand about any force nature could send against it. However, the rooms are dated and some basic amenities were missing from the rooms. I was surprised that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

We enjoyed our two night stay at the Basma which permitted a day trip to Abu Simbel. The location just outside the Aswan downtown area is across the street from the Nubian Museum and walking distance to the Unfinished Obelisk. The hotel provides complimentary mini-bus service to downtown. Our room was clean and well maintained with a small fridge and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

Thanks for the hotel management for selecting professional staff turn my honeymoon more than magic When i arrived to the hotel we were greeted by very smile staff , eye contact , Room service staff were very helpful to offer any extra service

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2012 via mobile

Best 4 star hotel i ever see in egypt.clean hotel...room service is excellent..good food but not the best..best rooms in all 4star hotels i visit.the working staff are gentlemen with best behaviour.i enjoyed a lot to be there

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 22, 2012

I spent one night at the Basma on business in the off season. Hotel was pretty basic, and the bed wasn't very comfortable. I was a bit annoyed that they provided neither bar soap nor shampoo, and only had a liquid soap dispenser on the wall. Not sure who thought this was a good idea, but it's not. Shower was... More

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Melbourne
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2012

The hotel looks amazing. Great views, nice looking pool. Service is pretty average, food is not great. Beds are hard, but normal for Egypt. Hardly anyone else there when we stayed so all the staff just stood around staring at us while we ate - very uncomfortable. There is a games room, but you are charged extra for anything you... More

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  • Nubian museum(7)
  • Great view(3)
  • Very nice(3)

Additional Information about Basma Hotel

Address: El Fanadek Street, Aswan, Egypt
Region: Egypt > Nile River Valley > Aswan Governorate > Aswan
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Luxury Hotels in Aswan
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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