SOFITEL LEGEND OLD CATARACT HOTEL
The Old Cataract Hotel is perched atop a granite hill at the Nile river's edge in Aswan, Egypt, and takes its name from the rivers First Cataract (rapids) at the traditional northern border of Nubia. It was Thomas Cook, the grand tour manager of Egypt who had the hotel constructed, mostly for the tourists that his company was escorting down the Nile at the end of the 19th century. Unlike many historical hotels in Egypt, it was never a royal palace or lodge. It has always been a grand hotel. Today, under the management of Sofitel, it remains one of the finest hotels in Egypt.
AMENITIES
138 elegant rooms are elegantly decorated, reflecting a sense of history in the Palace Wing and luxurious modernity in the Nile Wing. All accommodation is designed in warm neutral tones complimented by bold colours and some feature balcony or terrace with views over the gardens or Nile. Rooms amenities are: air conditioning, safe deposit box, TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, work desk, coffee/tea making facilities and minibar.
Guest rooms:
Premium Room (approx. 36 sqm) - 2 Single beds, Nile view.
Palace Premium Room (approx. 45 sqm) - 1 king-size bed, balcony with garden view.
Luxury Room (approx. 62 sqm) - 1 king-size bed, sitting area, terrace with Nile river view.
Palace Luxury Room (approx. 53 sqm) - 1 king-size bed, sitting area, balcony with garden view.
Premium Room (approx. 36 sqm) - 2 Single beds, Nile view.
Palace Premium Room (approx. 45 sqm) - 1 king-size bed, balcony with garden view.
Luxury Room (approx. 62 sqm) - 1 king-size bed, sitting area, terrace with Nile river view.
Palace Luxury Room (approx. 53 sqm) - 1 king-size bed, sitting area, balcony with garden view.
Guest Suites:
Palace Cataract Suite (approx. 64 sqm) - 1 King size bed, sitting area, balcony with Nile View or Garden View.
Prestige Suite (approx. 67 sqm) - 1 King size bed, Terrace with Nile view.
Palace Prestige Suite (approx. 70 sqm) - 1 King Size Bed, separate living room, Terrace with Nile View or Garden View.
Opera Suite (approx. 84 sqm) - 1 king-size bed, separate living room, terrace with Nile view.
Palace Opera Suite (approx 90 sqm) - 1 King Size Bed, separate libing room, Terrace with Nile View or Garden View.
Nile Suite (approx. 138 sqm) - 1 King size bed, 50 sqm Terrace overlooking the Nile and the pool gardens.
Sir Winston Churchill Suite (approx. 138 sqm) - 1 King size bed, dining area, 80 sqm terrace overlooking the Nile.
Agatha Christie Suite (approx. 175 sqm) - 1 King size bed, separate lounge & dining room, balcony overlooking the Nile.
Palace Cataract Suite (approx. 64 sqm) - 1 King size bed, sitting area, balcony with Nile View or Garden View.
Prestige Suite (approx. 67 sqm) - 1 King size bed, Terrace with Nile view.
Palace Prestige Suite (approx. 70 sqm) - 1 King Size Bed, separate living room, Terrace with Nile View or Garden View.
Opera Suite (approx. 84 sqm) - 1 king-size bed, separate living room, terrace with Nile view.
Palace Opera Suite (approx 90 sqm) - 1 King Size Bed, separate libing room, Terrace with Nile View or Garden View.
Nile Suite (approx. 138 sqm) - 1 King size bed, 50 sqm Terrace overlooking the Nile and the pool gardens.
Sir Winston Churchill Suite (approx. 138 sqm) - 1 King size bed, dining area, 80 sqm terrace overlooking the Nile.
Agatha Christie Suite (approx. 175 sqm) - 1 King size bed, separate lounge & dining room, balcony overlooking the Nile.
- Indoor heated pool
- Outdoor heated pool
- Fitness center
- Business facilities
- Parking
- Gift shop
- Laundry
- Babysitting on request
- Outdoor playground for children
4 restaurants and 4 bars that offer a variety dining experiences:
Terrace - serves international cuisine.
1902 Restaurant - is a Gourmet restaurant serving French cuisine with fine wines from the sommelier.
Oriental Kebabgy - serves regional cuisine.
Saraya - offers Mediterranean cuisine.
Palms bar - guest can enjoy cocktails.
Promenade - is the pool side snack bar serving cocktails and tea.
The Bar - piano bar serving drinks.
Yasmine - tucked by the pool overlooking the Nile, guest can enjoy a hand-squeezed lemonade or energy-boosting smoothie.
1902 Restaurant - is a Gourmet restaurant serving French cuisine with fine wines from the sommelier.
Oriental Kebabgy - serves regional cuisine.
Saraya - offers Mediterranean cuisine.
Palms bar - guest can enjoy cocktails.
Promenade - is the pool side snack bar serving cocktails and tea.
The Bar - piano bar serving drinks.
Yasmine - tucked by the pool overlooking the Nile, guest can enjoy a hand-squeezed lemonade or energy-boosting smoothie.
This historical hotel sits in a prime position overlooking Elephantine Island. Approximately 25 minutes from Aswan Airport.