Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

It has a long history and the room is great. Because we were on our honeymoon, they specially changed the bed and decorated it for us. Thank you, Marvel, for showing us around the hotel, especially Agatha's room. It was wonderful.

I returned to the Old Cataract with my son after visiting 20 years ago with my wife. It's one of the most exceptional places in the world. Sitting watching the Nile flow by and the sunset over Elephantine Island, which has seen so many civilizations over millennia, is truly a page out of time. If you happen to go, you might walk down to the Corniche and find a boat to take you to Elephantine, and then upriver through the 1st Cataract, perhaps to the swimming beach, and maybe on to a Nubian village. As everywhere, it's Egypt, so be sure to negotiate but the private boat from the Corniche cost less than $10 an hour in August, and after arranging, picked us up and dropped us off right from the hotel jetty just as it had done 20 years earlier. We traveled through Egypt the last week in August, and it was evidently 108°F when we were in Aswan—the hottest point of our trip. However, cruising the Nile was comfortable, the hotel and the nearby Nubian Museum were well air-conditioned, swimming in the Nile was refreshingly cool, and there were no crowds anywhere. We found the Nubian Museum to be excellent and exploring Elephantine very special. It was really nice to see so many young kids enjoying the beach and swimming in the Nile and the Nubian restaurant was excellent. During our trip we stayed at the Ritz (the old Nile Hilton) in Cairo, the Winter Palace in Luxor, and finally the Old Cataract, which was about twice the price of the other two but also truly upscale. All three hotels were excellent, with the Winter Palace also iconic. The last week in August was really magical because it was hot, but somehow still fine for exploring if you started early, and then stayed out of the sun mid day, with few people. But we were also lucky because it had been 50C the week before, so if the heat bothers you, be careful. General Manager Abdul was especially kind and helpful in making our second stay as memorable as the first.

Such a wonderful experience ! Views are amazing,food is delicious and the service super good ! Strong recommendation ! Special Marvel

We were a group staying at the old cataract then we surprised they know we are having the Chinese valentine they made us the best treat with the best celebration, Marvel who is so kind to us know everything’s make sure to ask for marvel she is super marvel

The hotel is very beautiful!，The best hotels in Aswan，The room is very beautiful, the view of the Nile River in the morning is great, and the breakfast is also good，Marvel is the best