Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

L’emplacement, l’établissement , la vue sur le Nil somptueuse Le restaurant égyptien très bon (mais pas de 2eme service, donc dîner à 19h alors qu’il n’y avait personne après nous)

Le confort : pas d’eau chaude à disposition ds la salle de bain, 2 eme lit demandé dans une suite qui n’avait pas été mis en place Le personnel pas toujours agréable Pas de portage des bagages au retour 2 de mes enfants ont été malades après le séjour (cocktails?)

The hotel is in a superb position with amazing views over to Elephantine and Kitchener Islands. The old building is wonderfully atmospheric and characterful, reminiscent of life during Agatha Christie's stay. Rooms in the new building all have balconies and river views and are extremely comfortable. The swimming pool area is lovely and again has great views.

Service at mealtimes was slow and slightly chaotic. The male waiters seemed to think it was not their position to serve guests and we were generally only helped by very pleasant female staff. Food was rather bland and uninteresting, even in the Egyptian restaurant.

Had afternoon tea overlooking the Nile and a wonderful guided tour of this beautiful Hotel by Nardeen who was very knowledgable and very professional. The service was excellent and efficient and the view was very special at sunset. Well worth a visit for the experience … you can book for lunch, dinner or afternoon Tea. Come smartly dressed as it is required and the ambience of the hotel is superb. If you like to “ feel” a place then book in to stay as the traditional part of the hotel particularly is splendid and very atmospheric. Thank you to Discover Egypt for organising our Egypt adventure and for Wings tours for booking our afternoon Tea here. It was something we will remember along with all the other “treasures” Egypt keeps giving.

As expected,sensation. Large, spacious and elegant. I would have stayed a month, but time only permitted a short stay.

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract is a truly beautiful and classy hotel that stands out as the best place I stayed in Egypt. The atmosphere felt grand and opulent, with every detail reflecting elegance and history. I had the opportunity to stay in a spacious suite that interconnected with the Winston Churchill suite, which made the experience feel even more special. The suite was beautifully designed, with a large and very comfortable bed that made it easy to relax. The marble bathroom was impressive, generous in size and finished to a very high standard. One of the highlights was the balcony overlooking the Nile, offering peaceful and unforgettable views. The hotel grounds are also lovely, with a nice garden that adds to the charm and serenity of the hotel. Dining at the hotel was excellent throughout my stay. Breakfast offered everything you could need, including freshly squeezed juices, fresh fruit and vegetables, pastries, egg menu as well as Egyptian and Middle Eastern dishes. I chose to have dinner at the hotel each evening and was consistently impressed. The food was delicious and nutritious every time. My favourite dining experience was at 1902 restaurant, which requires dressing up and adds to the sense of occasion. Every dinner there was outstanding, both in quality and presentation. Although the hotel was busy, the service remained strong. The concierge was particularly helpful and resolved any issues immediately, which made the stay smooth and enjoyable. Overall, I found Sofitel Legend Old Cataract to be a really special place to stay, comfortable, beautifully set, with great food and genuinely excellent service that made the whole experience feel memorable.

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The view was amazing! And I love the Legendary tour provided to residents. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Fantastic Property with lovely staff. Nardeen (who was an excellent host) was kind enough to give us a tour of some of the historical areas of the hotel including Winston Churchill’s and Agatha Christie’s suites. 6 Star Property and service.