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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

5.0 star property

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4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Sir Winston Churchill Suite. Palace)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Abtal El Tahir Street, Aswan
  • Nubian Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Elephantine Island
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Unfinished Obelisk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Sir Winston Churchill Suite. Palace) | Living room

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Sir Winston Churchill Suite. Palace)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Palace Opera Suite)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Palace Opera Suite)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Palace Prestige Suite)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Palace Prestige Suite)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Palace Cataract Suite, 1 King Bed, Nile View

Palace Cataract Suite, 1 King Bed, Nile View

Palace Cataract Suite, 1 King Bed, Nile View

  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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PALACE PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden

PALACE PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 138 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Agatha Christie. Palace)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Agatha Christie. Palace)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Agatha Christie. Palace)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View (Palace Opera Suite)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View (Palace Opera Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Aswan

A stay at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan places you in the heart of Aswan, within a 5-minute walk of Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and Nubian Museum. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Elephantine Island and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Nile.

What's nearby

  • Nubian Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elephantine Island - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Unfinished Obelisk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aswan Bazaar - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Tombs of the Nobles - 15 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Aswan Station - 7 min drive
  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Elephantine Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪King Jamaica Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Orangerie Restaurant Aswan - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and a full-service spa
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan offers 138 accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 138 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy French cuisine at 1902 RESTAURANT, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 4 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Aswan? This hotel has 474 square feet (44 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift (90 centimetre 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 organised 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

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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 (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 320
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) 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 smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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