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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Couples treatment rooms, steam room, Turkish bath, body treatments
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Abtal El Tahir Street, Aswan
  • Nubian Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Elephantine Island
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Unfinished Obelisk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Palace Cataract Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Palace Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, View

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King size bed, Terrace, Nile View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King size bed, Terrace, Nile View

  • 721 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Palace Cataract Suite, 1 King Bed, Nile View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Palace Cataract Suite, 1 King Bed, Nile View

  • 904 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Nile River View

  • 646 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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PALACE PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

PALACE PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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OPERA SUITE, 1 king-size bed, terrace, Nile View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

OPERA SUITE, 1 king-size bed, terrace, Nile View

  • 1485 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Palace Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Palace Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

5-star Aswan hotel with coffee shop/cafe
4 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an outdoor pool, 4 bars/lounges, and a 24-hour fitness center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan offers 138 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

In addition to a full-service spa, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business amenities at this 5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, 3 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event facilities measuring 474 square feet (44 square meters) include conference space. This Victorian hotel also offers a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests.

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan is a smoke-free property.

1902 RESTAURANT - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
TERRACE - This restaurant overlooks the pool and specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
SARAYA - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
ORIENTAL KEBABGY - This diner specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1902 RESTAURANT
  • ORIENTAL KEBABGY
  • SARAYA
  • TERRACE

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free crib
  • Highchair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 474 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1899
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 85
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 85
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 320
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 160 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 85 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 85 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Aswan Cataract
Old Cataract
Sofitel Cataract
Sofitel Cataract Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel Aswan
Sofitel Old Cataract
Sofitel Old Cataract Aswan
Accor Old Cataract Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel
Sofitel Aswan
Aswan Sofitel
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel Aswan

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 365 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Egypt's best hotel
The only negative aspect was that was it was too short.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in. A real treat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

renata, georgetown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were the best
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

FEDERICO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sahar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic place filled with historical and majestic vibes. Everything was great. Food was delicious. The piano player at 1902 restaurant at dinner was phenomenal playing um Kalthoum and other classic Arabic music. Really memorable. The staff is polite and extra kind and gracious. The wooden stairs were not so clean and had webs at some corners.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best sleep I had
Best bed in Egypt
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

FEDERICO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

FEDERICO

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location on the Nile.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landon B.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a most luxurious hotel with large rooms with balconies, huge bath. And the bed is the softest--like sleeping on a cloud. Love the public spaces. A gem to be found in Aswan on the Nile. The food was only ok. But the service was great. We had the most expensive martini I have ever had at the bar! $42! But I would still return if in Aswan.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

aly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic and grand facilities with excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical setting right on the Nile! Beautiful and historic building, fabulous swimming pool and spa for relaxing (highly recommend Donya at the spa for massages and body scrub), fantastic restaurants (3), and the staff was so friendly and attentive. We spent New Year’s Eve and 6 days before on the property and it was a magical vacation. Visits of historic sites in the mornings and then relaxing by the pool in the afternoons. Perfect vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

HUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with friendly staff and of course the unbeatable view of nile!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Armen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prasanna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed at this Historical hotel so look over the Niles, to experience a part of history, and also to enjoy a bit of luxury in a classy way. This hotel meets all of our expectation. About the only negative thing is that's a bit far from the airport, and haggling with the local taxi driver requires way too much effort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this hotel, the staff, and the service. I will always choose this location when I am visiting Aswan.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved his hotel. I wished we stayed longer. Such a dreamy hotel next to the Nile River. Safe, Clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly magnificent with spectacular view
Beautiful room with incredible view. Marina from Guest Relations was fabulous, organised a special cake for my husbands birthday which was most appreciated. Housekeeping and room service staff were lovely and helpful. Fabulous service from the bar staff. Gorgeous hotel full of history and beautifully renovated. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023