Name: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Address: Abtal El Tahrir Street, 99999 Aswan, Egypt, Abtal El Tahrir Street, Aswan Governorate, 99999, Egypt
Rating: 9.3

Sustainability certification

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract

–Excellent location – show map

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River view
Garden
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Free Wifi
Terrace
Balcony
Bathtub
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk

About this property

Located in the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract offers elegant rooms and suites. It features outdoor and indoor pools. This Victorian building with the pink granite facade has modern rooms with private bathrooms. Each of the air-conditioned rooms is decorated with wooden furniture. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract has 4 restaurants serving international and oriental dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Oriental Kebabgy Restaurant has a terrace with panoramic views over Nile. The hotel’s 4 bars offer refreshing drinks. The Promenade has views over Elephantine Islands, while The Bar is an evening piano lounge in a classic oriental setting. Guests can visit the hotel’s spa and relax in the sauna, the hammam, or the hot tub. They can also use the fitness center or enjoy massage treatments. Aswan International Airport is 8.7 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

- Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)
- Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
- Breakfast Info
- Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
- Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Palace Luxury Room with One King Bed and Balcony - Garden View 1 king bed
Premium King Room with Garden View 1 king bed
Luxury King Room with Terrace and River View 1 king bed
Prestige King Suite with Terrace and River View 1 queen bed
Premium Twin Room with River View 2 twin beds
Palace Cataract Suite with One King Bed and Sitting Area - Nile View 1 king bed
Palace Cataract Suite with One King Bed and Sitting Area - Garden View 1 full bed
Palace Prestige Suite with One King Bed and Terrace - Garden View 1 king bed
Opera King Suite with Terrace and Nile View 1 queen bed
Agatha Christie Suite with Balcony and View 1 queen bed
Sir Winston Churchill King Suite with Terrace and View 1 queen bed
Palace Prestige King Suite with Terrace and View 1 queen bed
Palace Opera King Suite with Terrace and Garden View 1 queen bed
Palace Opera King Suite with Terrace and View 1 queen bed

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

Green Globe Certification

Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

Guests who stayed here loved

Karen
Australia
“The buildings, the rooms, the staff, the service, the view of the Nile. Everything was just perfect!”
Eric
Switzerland
“Beautiful property, well maintained and great front line level staff. Especially the pool staff, outstanding service. Great room and 5 luxury amenities.”
Suzannah
United Kingdom
“The decor was fabulous and absolutely fulfils your Egypt fantasies The staff were very attentive and well trained The beds were absolutely out of this world Pool area great And the best view in Aswan of course!”
Rajarshi
United States
“Everything about this hotel is a dream come true. With a breathtaking view of the Nile, the property itself reminds of the old world charm.”
Khaled
Kuwait
“Great hotel with history of 125 years accommodating kings and queens in the past. Great breathtaking Nile views worth the upgrade. Staff are great in reception (Mohra) and the terrace/bar restaurant.”
Christophe
Hong Kong
“Heritage and history, awesome views, unparalleled service, a lot of character, a unique atmosphere, let the Nile flow slowly and appreciate the moment”
Joemarcus
United States
“The best experience at Aswan. Specially love a worker named Marvel who helps us a lot.”
Natalie
Italy
“It was a dream stay. What can I say.... if you like hotels steeped in history, spectacular views and you have an eye for the theatrical you couldn't do better. Dream come true staying here and didn't disappoint.”
Yahya
United States
“Fantastic view and room/suite size and amenities, service also nice”
Richard
United States
“Fabulous view of the Nile, wonderful friendly staff, excellent local food at the Oriental Restaurant. A stay to remember! If you are going to Aswan, this hotel is not to be missed!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site

1902
- Cuisine
  French • International • European
- Open for
  Dinner
- Ambience
  Traditional • Romantic
SARAYA
- Cuisine
  American • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Local • International
- Ambience
  Family-friendly • Modern
ORIENTAL KEBABGY
- Cuisine
  Middle Eastern • Local

House rules

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Crib upon request

Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sofitel Legend Old Cataract of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.