Sofitel Old Winter Palace Hotel, Egypt

The oldest and most prestigious hotel in town has been lovingly renovated to its former glory. Built at the end of the 19th century it has wide, high ceiling corridors, antiques, a classic bar and restaurant and a great deal of its former elegance. The hotel is right at the centre of the Luxor river front and close to the bazaars of Luxor and the Luxor Temple. The hotel has beautiful landscaped gardens.

Rooms & Accommodation

• 92 elegant rooms on 3 floors in the main body of the hotel all have ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, hairdryer, mini bar, satellite TV and most have a balcony or terrace

Activities at Sofitel Old Winter Palace

• Table tennis
• Billiards and snooker

What to do

• Visit the West bank and the Valley of the Kings, Queens, Hatchepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon
• Take a felucca ride at sunset
• Visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor
• Take in the Sound and Light Show in Karnak
• Hire a bicycle and go into the countryside
• Shop for bargains in Luxor souk

Pool and Beach

• Outdoor pool in the gardens shared with New Winter Palace

Dining at Sofitel Old Winter Palace

• 1886 Elegant French restaurant with reservations and smart dress code
• La Corniche restaurant
• Royal Bar
• Terrace bar