My wife and I enjoyed the stay so much that, upon leaving, were a bit sad. It's unfortunate that tourism is hurting as badly as it is when these wonderful accommodations exist.

Room:
A described and what we needed for a relaxing escape. Kept very clean and had water/electricity the entire time. Even if we did find a problem, the staff would've handled it immediately. We wanted both exploration (temples and tombs) and relaxation. The table and chairs outside the room let us relax in the garden ambience when we wanted downtime.

Facilities:
A garden with seating and a rotunda is the main restaurant area and a meal at sunset was a great experience. The small, open-air breakfast area is also very nice and well decorated. There is also a rooftop terrace with a great view of the Nile which is worth some downtime. Plenty of flowers and paintings that make the place look very nice.

Staff:
This, to me, is what makes the hotel a gem. The staff was very attentive to all our needs and the owner was always there if we needed to bother him about something. He was able to find us reasonably priced whatever we needed.

Location:
The quote I heard is "the west is the best" and I completely buy it. If you're looking for relaxation when the sun goes down, this is the place to be. The hustle of the east bank is barely audible. The street vendors and markets in the area are also very reasonably priced compared to other locations. Finally, this area is a pretty tight knit community. Everyone seems to know each other and is very welcoming.

Food:
We enjoyed trying the different foods offered by the hotel. They are certainly tasty and seem authentic. Try the mixed grill if you want to get a taste of everything. The breakfast offered is not huge, but is enough to get you moving. You'll get a crepe, some fruit, bread, and jam, honey, and cheese spread. Of course, you get tea and coffee if wanted.

Final thoughts:
We ended up being privy to an Egyptian birthday party one of the nights there. This was a fantastic culture experience and was as good as seeing some of the temples. We listened to traditional music, watched traditional dancers including a belly-dancer. Again, we were accepted like we've lived our entire lives there.

This is the third time now that I have stayed at this hotel and it never lets me down. After having stayed in the majority of hotels in Luxor, I can definitely say that this is the best one in the area. The rooms are comfortable and clean, with housekeeping that prides itself on creating wonderful and dynamic sculptures with towels: crocodiles, mummies, pigs, swans, hearts, etc. The hotel garden is full of colourful flowers and wildlife, complimented by a bar area serving food drinks. The staff at the hotel are excellent, attentive but never cross the line into unwanted attention, as i had experienced in some of the bigger hotels in Luxor. All in all, this is a great hotel, with a great atmosphere, nestle in the heart of the west bank community. The lack of tourism is very noticeable now in Luxor. When we visited the east bank of Luxor we were constantly harassed and at one point were the only westeners in the main souq area. The west bank of Luxor was completely different, very laid back and relaxed, and apart from the usual inquires about faluccas and taxis, we were able to walk about freely. So would definitely recommend staying on the west bank over the east. And if you want a hassle free falucca experience ask for Mr Bedaway!

I stayed here for a week in November 2012 with a group and enjoyed a very unique experience.
After visiting some of the nearby temples and sacred sites I felt totally enlightened with the most profound ancient knowledge available about Egypt.
The roof top terrace was a special place to relax and do some meditation as well as being an ideal space for lying down, gazing up at the clear night sky with all planets and the stars.
The grounds were spacious and safe to walk around at night and the weather was a lot warmer than I though it would be for the time of year, lovely sunny days with no rain.
Breakfast was always available early if needed and we could get lunch boxes made up for our trips. The west bank is away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds of tourist which is found on the east bank providing a much more peaceful place to walk around outside the hotel. The rooms were always nice and clean, very warm with fresh towels left creatively folded in a quirky design which gave made me smile on entering my room. There was
Wi-Fi available in the lounge and reception areas.
I have just booked to go back again in March and nothing is to much trouble, all my requests are yet again being met. The hotel is a good place for groups to stay and a great price for all it has to offer.

Do you want a really good experience of what a hotel in Egypt should be like? Then this is the place for you. It's not one of your Western-type hotels with swimming pool and fitness centre that could be anywhere in the world. It's a place that shows the best of Egypt in atmosphere and friendliness.
A great deal of thought has put into the interior design of the hotel. The public areas have got paintings, hanging carpets, vaulted ceilings and a magnificent dome. The roof is a haven of peace to sit and watch the sun go down. From it to the east you can see the Nile and the temple of Luxor; to the west are the desert mountains with the Valley of the Kings, The many plants in the gardens are well-tended so are a haven for birds.
My room had a very comfy bed with ceiling fan, air conditioner - but most important of all, an electric heater (yes - you really need a heater in the evenings in January in Luxor!). My bathroom was well tiled, had everything working well and constant hot water. The room was freshly painted white with niche-features in the walls of various shapes and sizes painted a contrasting deep peach. It was cleaned well every day. Oh and there were plenty of electricity sockets in the walls to plug in your laptop, mobile etc.
But the thing that really makes this place special is the staff, who do their utmost to make your place a pleasant one. When they smile they really mean it - not like in some hotels where you know a smile means 'give me some money'. Any problems are sorted out immediately.
The only thing that perhaps could be improved is the food. The breakfast was absolutely fine (including pancakes!) but the evening meals could be more inspired. But there are nearby options that are exceptionally good.
One thing - its location is down a side street. It can get muddy when it rains - and did it rain for a day this January!. But it means that when you walk to catch the ferry you pass by houses where the local people (very friendly) live.. You can see into their courtyards where the women still make the sun-bread the ancient Egyptians made. So if you really want to feel part what is best in Egypt ... stay at this hotel.