El Mesala Hotel

Al Mesala Hotel is well-situated on the west bank of the Nile, making it one of the best locations in Luxor. However, getting there can be tricky. If you arrive by air or bus, you’ll need to take a cab to the east bank, then cross the river by ferry. Otherwise, if you take a cab directly across the bridge, be prepared for a high fare due to the long detour. The hotel rooms are decent, with balconies facing the Nile, offering a nice view. However, the overall experience was just average. The staff seemed unhelpful and often passed responsibility to others instead of resolving issues. Breakfast was mediocre, and considering the price of the hotel, it felt underwhelming. Basic amenities were lacking—no kettle in the room, no slippers, and overall, the facilities did not match the cost. While the location is a plus, the service and value for money could be much better.

The Mesala is a gem of a hotel, a precious, family run hotel on the West Bank of Luxor overlooking the Nile River and Luxor Temples. It's a spectacular view. The rooms at the front have balconies and are comfortable and clean. The sun rises to your left and sets to your right so you are basking in glorious sunshine all day long but can close the balcony doors if you prefer it cooler. The Roof Terrace restaurant is fantastic and breakfast is served there every morning and meals can be provided all day long until around 9pm. The kitchen staff are very amenable and try to cater to your needs if not on the menu. The food here is very good. The staff are welcoming, friendly and helpful and it's a pleasure to be here. Free WiFi is available and there's a small swimming pool. The location is ideal as it's on the river bank with a beautiful promenade and the small boats to cross the river are literally outside the hotel. Taxis are available in abundance outside, as are tuk tuks. Local shops are yards away, everything you could possible need and lots of restaurants nearby. This hotel is a small, family run business that really takes care of its guests and you will want to return time and again. It's not far to the Valley of the Kings and Queens and Hatshepsut's tombs and Howard Carter's Museum, the beautiful Qorna countryside and a short river crossing to the Luxor and Karnac temples on the East bank where you will find the old market souk and lots of modern shops and hotels. To say it is marvellous is an understatement. It's not the Ritz but it is perfect for the mind and soul to absorb the beauty of Luxor. Come and enjoy this precious jewel of a small hotel.

A great experience. Ahmed the son of the owner was absolutely superb. Couldn't do enough for us. We had booked for 8 nights and had a lovely stay. Would totally recommend this hotel for location and views and the breakfast was excellent. Friendly staff. Even though it was end of January/beginning of February my husband braved the pool. And we had time round the pool sunbathing. You can get a small motor boat to the east bank for 50 LE per person. As we have been coming to Luxor for many years we didn't do any trips as we have done them in the past, but you can book them through the hotel as well as airport transfers. Well done Ahmed and staff for making our stay pleasurable. And will call in to see you soon when we are back in luxor in march. Thank you Lynn and David

Excellent food, hosts were amazing and accommodating. No hassle at all. It's right next to the ferry but also very quiet. Best experience I've had so far in Egypt. The hot air balloon is a must

After finishing the Aswan-Luxor cruise, I stayed here for two nights. The view of the Nile River from the balcony of my room was stunning. By the help of the hotel staff, I rented a bicycle for a day to explore the west bank of Luxor. Both the bicycle and the road conditions were excellent. It was a fantastic experience.

I was really impressed staying in this hotel. The staff were friendly helpful and above all professional . The room I had overlooked the Nile from the balcony and you could sit for hours watching the world go by. The restaurant at the top had panoramic views of the river along with an extensive menu and high quality food. There were several occasions I brought a friend along to eat.||I’ll be back - chris

Amazing place with breathless view on the Nile. Ideally located in a calm area. People are so welcoming and kind (especially Youssef). +1 for the pool

Excellent value hotel. Rooms are clean and spacious and it had a beautiful position on the bank of the Nile. Also I can't speak highly enough of the staff, especially Osama. I had to change my travel plans at short notice and he helped me to book flights and coordinate an airport transfer. I'm really grateful foe their assistance and will definitely stay here again if I return to Luxor.