We loved El Nakhil for its tranquillity, West bank location, spacious room with a balcony overlooking a garden filled with sparrows and doves, and the best shower we had in Egypt. Contending with the mosquitoes was a problem (too bad no mosquito netting), but the hard beds seem to be standard for Egypt. Birgit was so nice, as were all staff even though they weren't always able to answer our questions about local activities and attractions. Still, it was lovely, and we were so happy to come back to it after our Aswan excursion.

still one of my favourite hotels ever after travelling to several other countries since.

we have just spent 5 nights at the el nakhil hotel and were very impressed with the value for money.
the owners and staff were very friendly and efficient and nothing was to much trouble.we split our trip up by going to cairo and they allowed us to leave our luggage with them.
the room and bathroom were clean and comfortable and the food very good.
if you do not need tv and minibar etc this place meets all your needs in luxor,we would stay here again without hesitation.

A haven of tranquillity marred only by the access road (mud track). Lovely rooftop restaurant with stunning views of the Nile and Luxor Temple on the other side. Freshly cooked traditional food, with occasional buffet lunches for passing groups in which we were invited to share (4 courses for LE45 (about a fiver!) Birgit and Salah (the German/Egyptian owners)could not have been more helpful and solicitous and the rest of the staff were the most polite and charming we'd met anywhere. The room was large and very clean with a huge well-appointed bathroom. Clean and comfortable beds with a little sitting area/balcony with comfy cane chairs for each room plus the garden with aromatic plants and sunbeds. 5 mins walk to the Nile.