Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
- River view
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- BBQ facilities
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
Located in the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract offers elegant rooms and suites. It features outdoor and indoor pools. This Victorian building with the pink granite facade has modern rooms with private bathrooms. Each of the air-conditioned rooms is decorated with wooden furniture. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract has 4 restaurants serving international and oriental dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Oriental Kebabgy Restaurant has a terrace with panoramic views over Nile. The hotel’s 4 bars offer refreshing drinks. The Promenade has views over Elephantine Islands, while The Bar is an evening piano lounge in a classic oriental setting. Guests can visit the hotel’s spa and relax in the sauna, the hammam, or the hot tub. They can also use the fitness center or enjoy massage treatments. Aswan International Airport is 8.7 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Private Parking
- 3 restaurants
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Globe Certification
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Guests who stayed here loved
Christophe
Hong Kong“Heritage and history, awesome views, unparalleled service, a lot of character, a unique atmosphere, let the Nile flow slowly and appreciate the moment”- Joemarcus
United States“The best experience at Aswan. Specially love a worker named Marvel who helps us a lot.” - Natalie
Italy“It was a dream stay. What can I say.... if you like hotels steeped in history, spectacular views and you have an eye for the theatrical you couldn't do better. Dream come true staying here and didn't disappoint.” 
Yahya United States“Fantastic view and room/suite size and amenities, service also nice”- Richard United States“Fabulous view of the Nile, wonderful friendly staff, excellent local food at the Oriental Restaurant. A stay to remember! If you are going to Aswan, this hotel is not to be missed!”
- Adam
Saudi Arabia“The property is fantastic. The location and the inside are beautiful and the service is great. The rooms are nicely maintained.” 
Marina
Russia“Exceptional hotel with luxury historic decoration. The room with the Nile view is amazing. I loved everything about the hotel: spacy well decorated room with stunning view, breakfast in historic 1902 restaurant, beautiful territory with a nice...”
Terry
Canada“Everything! Location, history, fabulous rooms, great pool, nice spa, and staff went beyond their duties in helpfulness and kindness, especially Fariouz in reception. I enjoyed the breakfast buffet and other dining options as well. Best hotel I...”
Haya
Egypt“The hospitality The rooms The view Food in 1902”
William
China“The building, the details, the history, the finesse, the staff, the food, the views!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- 1902
- CuisineFrench • International • European
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Romantic
- SARAYA
- CuisineAmerican • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Local • International
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- ORIENTAL KEBABGY
- CuisineMiddle Eastern • Local
Amenities of Sofitel Legend Old CataractGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Private Parking
- 3 restaurants
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Activities
- Kids' club
- Playground
Living Area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and charges may apply.
- Valet parking
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
- Open all year
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach umbrellas
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Turkish/Steam BathAdditional charge
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Italian
House rulesSofitel Legend Old Cataract takes special requests – add in the next step!
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.
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 Legend Old Cataract 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 Legend Old Cataract
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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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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract has 3 restaurants:
- ORIENTAL KEBABGY
- SARAYA
- 1902
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Guests staying at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Playground
- Kids' club
- Spa facilities
- Foot bath
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Swimming pool
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Beauty services
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
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Room options at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract include:
- Double
- Suite
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract on this page.
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Check-in at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract is 0.8 miles from the center of Aswan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
