Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

On the banks of the life-giving waters of the Nile, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan looks over the water from atop a pink granite pedestal. A unique and brilliant hotel for over a century, in a city named after the goddess of openness and exchange.

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Sybille de Margerie is a name that stands for high-end architecture and the luxury hotel business. She has retained the Old Cataract's sense of rich history while giving it a contemporary touch: simple yet creative. She has modernized traditional features and made technology attractive. Persian carpets, marble bathrooms, and hand-carved furniture will make you feel like you have stepped into a dream.

Legendary story

Behind its Victorian façade, the hotel retains its original beauty. Visitors step into an historic lobby with polished marble floors and high, classic Islamic arches: guests appreciate the unique, appealing atmosphere. Over the years, the Old Cataract Aswan has hosted many royals and celebrities, including Aga Khan III, Tsar Nicholas II, Sir Winston Churchill, former US president Jimmy Carter, former UK prime minister Lady Margaret Thatcher, and former French president François Mitterrand.


Leisure & wellbeing

So SPA by Sofitel offers an extensive menu of treatments, many of them inspired by the Nile. It has a range of facilities, including fitness equipment in the gym, a hammam, a steam room and a sauna, as well as a comprehensive menu of health and beauty treatments. Separate indoor pool facilities for men and women offer complete privacy. Here guests are pampered and surrounded by natural sights, sounds and smells – in a private spa room or in a couple's room.

Superb cuisine

Dining at the hotel's many restaurants and lounges overlooking the Nile is like taking a gourmet world tour. Enjoy French cuisine or authentic Lebanese fine dining, or check out the menu of the international restaurant. You can get a drink at the bar or order room service around the clock. The renowned 1902 Restaurant offers a gourmet dining experience: the best international and oriental recipes served in an ambience that recalls One Thousand and One Nights.

Ideal for meetings

Five finely furnished, elegant rooms are ideal for small business meetings or seminars. High ceilings and refined décor are completed with the latest technology, personalized service, and adaptable spaces. Choose a lecture, U-shape or classroom style, or have a room set up for an intimate cocktail party or banquet. Enhance your professional meetings with the hospitality of the Old Cataract.


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Discover our legendary world

Each spacious guest room and suite features a private balcony or terrace with a fantastic view of the Nile. Modern television and sound systems, luxurious French products, and even, perhaps, a butler service contribute to an even greater sense of ease and comfort. Absorb the atmosphere, relax, and enjoy.

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Aswan is Magnifique

Our concierge is on hand to recommend day trips and even help create personalized itineraries. At the edge of the Nubian desert, Aswan holds many of the worlds’ most impressive vestiges of ancient times. The Temple of Philae, the Tombs of the Nobles, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Elephantine Island are just a few of the incredible sites in the area. Also visit the lively, scent-filled souk, the lush Kitchener Botanical Gardens, and the fascinating Nubian Museum.