Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
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Abtal El Tahrir Street, Aswan 81511 Egypt
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#2 of 37 hotels in Aswan
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Hotel Complex encompassing famous Victorian-style Cataract Hotel & adjacent high-rise New Cataract Hotel (1963).
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Babysitting
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Business Center with Internet Access
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary welcome drink
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Car hire
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Fax / photocopying
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
24-hour security
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Mosquito net
Newspaper
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Butler service
Doorperson
First aid kit
Infirmary
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Washing machine
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Blackout curtains
Air purifier
Air conditioning
Desk
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Bidet
Bathrobes
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
DVD / CD player
On-demand movies
Radio
Walk-in shower
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Smoking rooms available
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Arabic
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Grade: 67 out of 100
32Restaurantswithin 5 miles
17Attractionswithin 5 miles
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A 5-star luxury hotel in a 19th-century Victorian palace on the banks of the river Nile. Great location, really pleasant and clean rooms. I am very satisfied with my stay until now for 2 weeks. I stay in a Luxury Room on the 7th floor of the Nile Wing with a terrace and a great view of the Nile River, Aswan Museum and Elephantine Island. All of the people are incredibly helpful and generous with their time and advice. The free wi-fi was easy to connect and reliable. The elegant 1902 Restaurant was quite impressive. This was one of my best experiences in a hotel stay. I highly recommend this hotel. I hope to stay again one day.
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Date of stay: May 2020Trip type: Traveled on business
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Room Tip: Impressive Stay in Luxury Room with views of Aswan Museum, Elephantine Island and Nile.
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Responded May 13, 2020
Dear Daydream465358 , Thank you for making our Sofitel Legend old Cataract your choice hotel on this occasion and for your very kind recommendation to the travel community of Tripadvisor, this positive feedback keeps us motivated to encounter the compliance of our demanding quality standards. Thank you again for this heartwarming review of your stay with us, we look forward to your next visit. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager
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My wife and I were at the Old Cataract Hotel (OCH) in early March, and finished our trip just in time to get home safely. After more than a month staying at home, we have had an opportunity to relive and savor the experience of our stay. The OCH was built in the late 1800's and still retains an old world flavor. On the inside, the rooms are all completely modern. We took most of our meals there, and enjoyed a daily cocktail hour, with outstanding service. For her fans, Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile there in the 1930's while her husband was an engineer working nearby. Walking around the common area and the grounds, you can imagine bumping into her or one of the many other famous guests who have stayed there in the past. They offer a free tour of the hotel and its history and I recommend you take advantage of this. Before we left on this trip a number of our friends questioned the safety of such a trip. We booked the trip through an established tour operator, which I recommend, and the trip went without a hitch. All of the Egyptians were met were extremely friendly and helpful. Of course, local vendors can seem aggressive, but we never felt uncomfortable or unsafe. All of us have seen pictures of the main Egyptian sites, but seeing them in person is a different experience entirely. The magnitude of the accomplishment, and 5,000 years ago, is incredible. Egypt is, or was, reemerging as a place to visit after its troubles, and well deserves to be on a trip bucket list.…
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Responded Apr 27, 2020
Dear JP L , Thank you for making our Sofitel Legend old Cataract your choice hotel while visiting Aswan and for your very kind recommendation to the travel community of Tripadvisor, this positive feedback keeps us motivated to encounter the compliance of our demanding quality standards. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Again we thank you for this very kind review of our hotel and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager
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This must be one of the iconic hotels in the World, but they have not rested on their laurels. We had an enormous suite, which was very comfortable – our only complaint was the bath was so huge that it felt wrong filling it up in the middle of the desert. The view is magical, so much so that at times the prime positions are taken by non-guests, especially for afternoon tea, which can feel a bit frustrating. However, we did get to eat at Table 1 (Agatha Christie’s table) so not all bad. If one is going to stay in Aswan, we felt there was nowhere else one should stay.
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Dear Cityman02, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent holiday experience among us, our main goal being to ensure we keep on delivering unforgettable holiday experiences to our guests, your comments are crucial in this process therefore we highly value your time and your review about your visit to the hotel. Once more we thank you for choosing our hotel for your holiday and very much look forward to having the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager
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On a recent visit to Aswan, our group enjoyed high tea in the most beautiful setting, close to the Nile as we watched the setting sun. Excellent food and service but most spectacular was the view. We were able to relax and soak in the experience - why not picture the history of Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie as much as possible?! We left vowing that if/when we return, we will treat ourselves to a stay at the hotel. Walking thru the lobby as we entered gave us just a taste of days gone by.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded Apr 20, 2020
Dear annivcoupleGeorgia, Thank you for reviewing your recent stay in our Sofitel Legend old Cataract. It is wonderful to hear we were able to make your stay special from the moment you arrived until the moment you departed. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for this heartwarming review of your stay with us, we look forward to your next visit. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager
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What a beautiful hotel, right on the Nile! Our vacation planner really thought we should stay in the new tower, maybe it's nice, but the suite we had right on the water (Room 1006) was out of this world! The room was huge, large king, lots of closet space, separate sitting area with a couch and tv, large bathroom, we had a nice platter of food and fruit on our table waiting for us when we arrived. Honestly the best part, we had a nice 6x10 deck that was pretty private overlooking the Nile, amazing view! There are a few restaurants at the hotel, nice pool, and the grounds are wonderful. You can walk into town easy, maybe a ten minute walk or less.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip: room 1006 old hotel
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Responded Apr 4, 2020
Dear Wanderer0213, First and foremost we would like to thank you for the praising review you shared following your recent visit to our Sofitel Legend old Cataract hotel and are delighted to read that we were able to match your expectations. we are very pleased to read that you did like the room we accommodated you in and that you found it to be clean and comfortable at all times. Again we thank you for this very kind review of our hotel and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Best regards, Mahmoud Fathy Guest Experience Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$97 - $434 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
EgyptNile River ValleyAswan GovernorateAswan
NUMBER OF ROOMS
138
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Which popular attractions are close to Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?
Nearby attractions include Animalia (0.5 miles), Temple of Philae (0.4 miles), and Nubian Museum (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?
Conveniently located restaurants include 1902 Restaurant, The Terrace, and Mezze Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness center, and locker rooms available in the fitness center during their stay.
Does Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Arabic.
Are there any historical sites close to Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Temple of Philae (0.4 miles), Nubian Village (2.1 miles), and Unfinished Obelisk (0.6 miles).