Nestled in a stunning Victorian palace by the Nile, this elegant hotel boasts opulent rooms, top-tier dining, and impeccable service that delights every guest.
Abtal El Tahrir Street, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan 1, Aswan Governorate 81511, Egypt Get directions
"A luxury hotel where Citi ThankYou Points can be redeemed for discounts through the Accor Live Limitless program."
"Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile here. The hotel is part of the Sofitel Legend Collection and features a historical Victorian building dating back to 1899. Visitors can tour Christie's suite and enjoy amenities like a palm-tree-ringed pool and the 1902 Restaurant." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"And in the southern Nileside city of Aswan you’ll find what one reader described as an “excellent historic hotel at reasonable price point”: the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract (No. 4), which occupies a 19th-century Victorian palace." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Consider spending a night or two at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie penned part of Death on the Nile. Built in 1899, the luxurious property boasts rooms and suites with views of the Nile, three restaurants and bars, two pools, and a spa with a hammam."
"An iconic hotel, built on a granite cliff facing Elephantine Island in 1899. A three-year makeover by the Sofitel chain has reduced the number of rooms by half and increased the proportion of suites. The colonial-era palace has 76 rooms with gold and maroon interiors and sunset Nile views; the modern tower wing has 62 rooms, all with Nile-facing balconies, and a sumptuous new spa. Rooms have deep tubs or rain showers, all with Hermès toiletries. If you’ve ever been tempted to pack a vintage tuxedo or evening gown, this place provides the perfect backdrop. The restored 1902 restaurant, modeled after Cairo’s Ibn Tulun mosque, looks like a film set for Death on the Nile. Art Deco meets Mamluk glamour in the chandeliered palace, its halls adorned with photographs of royals, artists, and other luminaries who’ve stayed here. The tower’s contemporary decor echoes ancient Egyptian motifs."
