Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Corniche El Nile, East Bank, Luxor, Egypt – Excellent location – show map
Location is central. Historic building with amazing garden (trees, flamingos, pool etc). All furniture and decoration moves you to the old days) everything was comfortable, however you should be ready for old and a bit dusty facilities. Old Cataract in Aswan is the same age but looks much modern and luxury. Breakfast is good in a nice place.
- River view
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
This historic hotel is a luxury landmark built in 1886 in distinctive authentic Victorian style. Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor witnessed one of the greatest discoveries, when the famous archaeologist Howard Carter announced the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb at the hotel’s main terrace. Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor will take you to an oasis of tranquility, from where you will happily discover a gateway to the splendors of ancient Egypt times. Offering lavish rooms and suites, lush gardens, a pool and refined restaurants and bars. Welcome to one of Egypt’s most iconic hotels beloved by royalty, and is a beacon of old-world charm where French regency elegance and the mystique of the River Nile combine to ravishing effect. The pool scene is stunning and has the vibe of a private oasis with surrounding palm trees. A variety of convenient services are also offered at Winter Palace to deliver a memorable and stress-free holiday. Prepare to be embraced by timeless luxury coupled with impeccable service, luxe amenities and a hospitality philosophy with sustainability at its heart.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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- MarinaRussia“Location is central. Historic building with amazing garden (trees, flamingos, pool etc). All furniture and decoration moves you to the old days) everything was comfortable, however you should be ready for old and a bit dusty facilities. Old...”
- WilliamChina“The location, the hotel itself is part of Luxor’s history, and the classic style of the whole place. Friendliness of the attentive staff.”
- AhmetUnited States of America“Location, garden and atmosphere of the hotel, wonderful staff (Mr Rashid and Mr Mohammad Ali were very helpful and kind). An exceptional palace hotel which itself is an historical monument”
Hotel area info
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- 1886
- CuisineFrench
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceRomantic
- La Corniche
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- El Nakhel
- CuisineInternational
- Open forLunch • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of Sofitel Winter Palace LuxorGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Ping-pong
- Pool table
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/outAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Massage
- Arabic
- English
- French
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
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
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 supplements may apply.
Cash Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-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 Winter Palace Luxor 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.
FAQs about Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Pool table
- Ping-pong
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Tour or class about local culture
- Swimming pool
- Themed dinners
- Live music/Performance
- Temporary art galleries
- Happy hour
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Buffet
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Check-in at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The prices at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor has 3 restaurants:
- La Corniche
- El Nakhel
- 1886
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Room options at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Twin
- Triple
- Suite
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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor is 0.7 miles from the center of Luxor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.