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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract

Rising grandly from a pink granite shelf at the edge of the Nubian Desert with views of Elephantine Island, enter the astonishing world of Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, a monumental Victorian palace reborn in neo aristo-chic style by Sybille de Margerie. This Legendary property blends Pharaonic treasures with French Art De Recevoir. Live the Legend at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, a 5-star luxury hotel in a 19th-century Victorian palace on the banks of the river Nile.

Inside the rooms 
The Victorian building with the pink granite facade has 138 modern rooms including 100 suites with private bathrooms. Each of the air-conditioned rooms is decorated with wooden furniture.

Property highlights 
Guests can visit the hotel’s spa and relax in the sauna, the hammam, or the hot tub. They can also use the fitness centre or enjoy massage treatments.

Food and drink 
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.

The location 
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. Aswan International Airport is 58 km away.

Most popular facilities

• Free WiFi
• Restaurant
• Outdoor pool
• Spa and wellness centre
• Fitness centre
• Non-smoking rooms
• ATM and Currency Exchange