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JulsMelbourne

Melbourne

10436

A step into History

Name: A step into History
Item: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Rating: 4
Author: JulsMelbourne

Review of Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Reviewed May 28, 2019

A beautiful property with old world charm and superb public areas. The location is magical and our spacious suite had breathtaking views of the river Nile. However, for such a renowned property a welcome drink while we waited for our rooms would have been a nice touch.
Cheers- JulsMore

Date of stay: May 2019

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quintopino wrote a review May 2019
78 contributions98 helpful votes
The place to stay
Wonderful hotel. An old palace on a privileged position looking over the Nile. The main building is stunning and it makes for a real experience to stay here, as it is packed with history.
If you can, stretch the extra money for a good room - they are worth it.
Highly recommended.
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Gure_Mark wrote a review May 2019
27 contributions
Colonial elegance, expensive and pretentious
If you want to feel like a 19c British colonial that requires pampering and “proper” accommodations, this is the place for you. Perfectly manicured grounds, immaculate pool, refined cousins, obsequious service and amazing views - it all feels like a colonial re-enactment, but worth a splurge for the comfort and the experience. If you want a simple travel place, keep looking. (Photos are from the balcony in our room.)
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lord_splat wrote a review May 2019
182 contributions91 helpful votes
Superlative property; service on point
I'm about to gush just a little too much for my liking, so I have to take a seat as I write this.

This property was recommended by a friend, so I knew it would be good, but I did not think it would be this good.

I don't think I have had a greeting of such genuine warmth at a hotel before, and certainly not one at a hotel of this rarefied standard - it was almost overwhelming. In fact, I thought I must have been mistaken for a celebrity, given my passing resemblance to Mr Bean. This experience was replicated at every interaction - though not at all obsequious - but things like remembering what glass of wine i had the previous day, asking whether I wanted to sit at the same table and just stopping by for a chat are small things I guess, but so important and disregarded by so many other properties.

The room, adjoining the Winston Churchill suite, was vast, dominated by a canopied bed and a balcony with a view over the Nile. The turn down service was next level: chocolates, a tray of chamomile tea and jar of honey and the cornucopia of towels folded just so.

A bit gauche to talk about money, but if a hotel of this standard operated in Europe or the US the rates would be at least quadruple what is charged here.

The jewel in the Sofitel crown as far as I am concerned.
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DPHou wrote a review May 2019
174 contributions66 helpful votes
Nile Perfection
We had hoped to stay in the old part of the hotel and were momentarily disappointed when we were assigned to the new building - that is, until we saw the amazing rooms with perfect Nile views. We had the best of both worlds - the history and glamour of the Old Cataract Hotel - for restaurants, bars and lounging - and the amazingly huge and luxurious rooms of the new building. Now we wouldn't have had it any other way. I cannot emphasize enough how large and luxurious the rooms are - one of the best ever - as well as a huge balcony overlooking the busy Nile. Lovely property expertly managed and maintained. Don't miss it!
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Chandralekha G wrote a review May 2019
27 contributions
Stunning location and a beautiful hotel
The hotel is beautifully maintained, preserving the old world charm with all the modern luxuries. The staff were friendly and very attentive, although there were times when it felt that the busyness of the hotel was somewhat overwhelming them. The outdoor pool and the spa were great too.
The best part was the location, with wonderful views of the Nile and the Nubian museum within walking distance. Most people use it as a rest stop after the Nile cruise but it is well worth a longer stay. I stayed here for three nights and could easily have spent longer.
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