Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
- River view
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- BBQ facilities
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
This historic hotel is a luxury landmark built in 1886 in distinctive authentic Victorian style. Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor witnessed one of the greatest discoveries, when the famous archaeologist Howard Carter announced the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb at the hotel’s main terrace. Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor will take you to an oasis of tranquility, from where you will happily discover a gateway to the splendors of ancient Egypt times. Offering lavish rooms and suites, lush gardens, a pool and refined restaurants and bars. Welcome to one of Egypt’s most iconic hotels beloved by royalty, and is a beacon of old-world charm where French regency elegance and the mystique of the River Nile combine to ravishing effect. The pool scene is stunning and has the vibe of a private oasis with surrounding palm trees. A variety of convenient services are also offered at Winter Palace to deliver a memorable and stress-free holiday. Prepare to be embraced by timeless luxury coupled with impeccable service, luxe amenities and a hospitality philosophy with sustainability at its heart.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- 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
William
China“This was our third stay at the Winter Palace. Need to say more? Okay! Historic hotel. Superb location. Oasis of comfort and style. Gorgeous building and garden. Love the bar. Perfect choice for sightseeing on the East Bank. Breakfast in the room...”
Kelly
United States“It was beautiful. And the women at the reception and guest services were so friendly and nice! The people that helped for room service and laundry were also wonderful. Thank you for a very special stay!!”
Rama United States“Truly a grand dame in Luxor! The comfortable rooms and the lush garden were such a delight.”
Victoria
United Kingdom“The staff, so kind, genuine and professional. From the first moment when Mr Mohammed welcomed me so beautifully, I was made to feel absolutely at home. Nothing was too much trouble. The property is stunning. The good was alo exceptional. The whole...”- Natan United States“Excellent service, amazing location, and a historical property. We will definitely visit again!”
- Ivo
Oman“Location, rooms, ambience, garden, staff … we loved the place” 
Hugo
Thailand“Authentic and historical property at excellent location.”- Ahmed United States“Our stay was absolutely amazing! The place was absolutely magical because of its location and staff. Breakfast was the best part of the day. Staff were so hospitable and pleasant. Geniunly 5 stars service! We checked in to our 1st room which had...”
Marina
Russia“Location is central. Historic building with amazing garden (trees, flamingos, pool etc). All furniture and decoration moves you to the old days) everything was comfortable, however you should be ready for old and a bit dusty facilities. Old...”- William China“The location, the hotel itself is part of Luxor’s history, and the classic style of the whole place. Friendliness of the attentive staff.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- 1886
- CuisineFrench
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceRomantic
- La Corniche
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- El Nakhel
- CuisineInternational
- Open forLunch • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of Sofitel Winter Palace LuxorGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Ping-pong
- Pool table
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living 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
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/outAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
Spa
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Massage
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- English
- French
House rulesSofitel Winter Palace Luxor 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 Winter Palace Luxor 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 Winter Palace Luxor
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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor is 0.7 miles from the center of Luxor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Twin
- Triple
- Apartment
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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor has 3 restaurants:
- El Nakhel
- La Corniche
- 1886
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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Pool table
- Ping-pong
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Tour or class about local culture
- Swimming pool
- Themed dinners
- Live music/Performance
- Temporary art galleries
- Happy hour
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Check-in at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Guests staying at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Buffet
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
