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The mighty Nile has been providing Egypt with water for millennia. Deserving of its reputation as the world's largest open-air museum, the Nile River Valley contains thousands of monuments at sites such as Luxor and Aswan. Don't miss the city of temples ar Karnak, the dozens of tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the massive rock temples of Abu Simbel or vast and powerful Luxor Temple. Visitors can float by these astounding sites on a felucca boat or cruise ship or catch a train from Cairo.
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1. Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3203 reviews
The 5-star Steigenberger Nile Palace is situated in the heart of Luxor and provides modern accommodation with stunning views of the Nile. The spacious rooms are air-conditioned and feature satellite TV. Most rooms have a balcony and all are filled with natural light. Nile Palace Luxor Hotel is conveniently located within a short walk of Luxor's large shopping district. Guests can make use of the fitness center, sauna, and massage. Luxor Temple is 1 km away. Nile Palace Luxor offers a wide choice of restaurants, serving Lebanese, Italian, Fine Dining and international cuisine. Guests can make use of the fitness center and sauna. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk and the in house Travel Desk can help organize local tours. The East Bank is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, museums and history.
Book an Executive Room with balcony and expansive Nile view
Reviewed By KV1234We booked an Executive Suite with Nile View for 6 nights. The room is large, approx. 740 sq ft, and has a full length balcony with 2 loungers and 2 chairs overlooking the Nile. We were very pleased with the room. It had been recently renovated and the airconditioning worked very well. There was a very comfortable bed and we would recommend paying the extra money for the Executive Suite so you can get the great sunsets and views of the river and West Bank that is lit up at night. Room service is also very good and we tipped accordingly. Our flight arrived in Luxor at midnight and a free transfer was included with the Executive Suite so no midnight haggling required. Tips are expected to be paid in Egypt and whilst we didn’t have any Egyptian money when we arrived we had some USD currency and that works well. There is an ATM at the entrance to the hotel but that didn’t work for our UK bank card but the ATM across the road and up 7 steps worked very well and dispensed Egyptian currency. Getting small denominations to tip hotel staff is very difficult. The reception only occasionally had notes smaller than 50 EGP. If they had more change then the staff would get more tips. Service is well meaning at the hotel but a little off western standards. The swimming pool started producing algae blooms and the pool attendants did nothing. I spoke with the Guest Relations Manager and the Front of House Manager and they did come and look at the pool but didn’t have a plan to get it fixed either. After I refused to leave reception until something was done for this obvious health hazard, they contacted the hotel manager, Hesham Shehab, and he took one look at the pool and realised that there was a big issue and called a maintenance company in who uncovered that the pool filters were clogged up and not circulating the water. I suggested to Mr Shehab that his management team need a daily checklist and one of these items should be checking the pool. He gave me platitudes in return but it was clear they prefer to be reactive rather than proactive. We had dinner in the hotel every night as the Steigenberger restaurants are near the top of the list on Tripadvisor and there were no obvious alternatives. The Lebanese restaurant in the inner courtyard didn’t look inviting but we did try the Italian restaurant. We sat at a table on the Italian restaurant’s terrace but smoking was allowed there and so we moved inside which was a touch frosty from the airconditioning. For the other 4 nights we dined on the bar’s terrace. The hotel wasn’t very full and no-one was smoking on the bar’s terrace and our server explained that we could order food from the bar menu, Italian restaurant, Asian restaurant or Lebanese restaurant. This worked very well and the food always came out quickly and was good so we tipped accordingly. A word of caution with the cocktails. There are 2 prices… one using local spirits (160++ EGP = 11 USD) and one using imported spirits (360++ EGP = 25 USD). We drank the Whiskey Sours every night using the local spirits and these were good but there wasn’t really any other local cocktail that was ok and USD 25 is insane for a cocktail. In case management read this review I would suggest reducing the brightness of the light in the bar inside area as it is like giant spotlights and too harsh. The terrace lighting was fine. We spent 6 hours every morning exploring Luxor and the afternoons were spent by the pool which was a good mix. There is plenty to do for 5 days and it is worth buying the USD 200 Luxor pass that includes entrance to the amazing SETI I tomb, Queen Nefertari tomb and King Tut’s Tomb not to mention, many other amazing sites and you save over 100 USD with the pass. The only site we paid extra for was Dendera that is a 90 minute drive away and that was only 4 USD. We researched all of the accommodation options in Luxor before we came and the decision came down to the Sofitel or the Steigenberger. We walked past the Sofitel when visiting Luxor temple and it looked very very tired so for the moment the Steigenberger has the best accommodation but we did see a Four Seasons hotel is in the process of being built and the foundation has been laid. We really enjoyed our time at the Steigenberger in the Executive Room.
2. Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2095 reviews
Winter Palace, built in 1886 on the Nile banks in a tropical garden is a magical experience of history luxury that hosted royalties and celebrities throughout the years. Winter Palace offers the mythical atmosphere with the modern decor comfort of a 5 star hotel. It is located in the city center, just minutes from Luxor Temple and the airport.
English mansion conversion to hotel
Reviewed By davide160The hotel is lovely…. The people, food and accommodation is very authentic… the garden and pool area is the most used area of the hotel and are relaxing and great overall. You need the hotel to be nice because your not leaving it…. Outside the hotel, you are bombarded by very poor effectively beggars offering/pushing horse cart transport for $1 usd …. And there are no restaurants, attractions or reason to leave the hotel.. it is understandable why people fly in and out in one day from Cairo and that is exactly what I will do when I come back with the family. I did need to change my nights from three to two and I was charged although they clearly were not at capacity… so that remains a sour experience because it wasn’t non refundable because they reserved a room … it was just a money grab. So book less nights than needed and extended if need be so your not stung like I was. Another tip…. Do not stay in the rooms facing the Nile…. The cars and bikes scream up and down the road tooting and beeping all night and day … I had two hours sleep before I was moved to a garden room which i was very grateful for…. Second tip - expect to get your bill before you even start to eat or drink… it is almost like a race to have you sign off on the bill… I don’t get it… it is strange but at least a service charge (typically 12.5%) isn’t added and you can pay a tip according to the quality of the service …
3. Pavillon Winter Luxor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1093 reviews
Located on the banks of the River Nile in the midst of a tropical garden in the city centre, near the luxor Temple and other attractions such as the Karnak Temple, the Luxor museum, the International Convention Centre and the Mummification Museum. The Pavillon Winter Palace features three restaurants, two bars and a swimming pool. We apologize for any inconvenience that may occur due to the construction work taking place nearby the hotel as of June 14 th 2008 for a period of 6 months.
An Oasis in Luxor
Reviewed By Road515441the hotel is fantastic! the service, the rooms, the history of the hotel is absolutely awesome. The garden of the winter palace is absolutely gorgeous an oasis in Luxor. I Highly recommend the pavilion winter palace during your stay in Luxor
4. Iberotel Luxor
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1196 reviews
Iberotel Luxor has an excellent location direclty overlooking the banks of the Nile & is ideal for romantic getaways, honeymoons or those fascinated by the marvels and mysteries of ancient Egypt. Centrally located in Luxor, it's just ten minutes walking from the Temple of Luxor. This four-star property offers spectacular views of the river, the west bank & the distant hills of Thebes from its rooms & from the verdant garden terrace. Near the hotel, the ferry crossing to the west bank will allow you to visit the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple and the Memnon Colossus while the Temple of Karnak is just three km away. The hotel is the winner of Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2012 & 2011, the winner of E-cristal certificate for 2012,Iso -14001 for 2012, Travelife Gold Award winner for 2011 & 2010 & the Cristal Certificate of Excellence 2010.
Good hotel in Luxor
Reviewed By Phil-RaleighOk budget hotel to stay at. Room was clean and serviced well during our stay. Front desk was hospitable as was the wait staff. Breakfast buffet was good and tasteful. We did have lunch and a dinner during our stay. Food was not very tasty and the second evening we went to a different hotel to dine at their restaurant. Our biggest concern was the billing for food. The service fee and tax was added into one number and not shown individually. The total was 77% of what our food costs. Local tax plus service fee is 27% not 77%. The manager would argue that his number was correct but he would not complete the calculation on his calculator…why not? Eventually the bill was corrected. Very disappointing experience. The next day we were shown a chart that the wait staff used to calculate the tax and service charge by item on the menu. He knew what the correct number was, but tried to overcharge us.
5. Pyramisa Hotel Luxor
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 827 reviews
The biggest 4 star hotel directly on the Nile in the heart of Luxor. Most of the large 350 rooms and 100 family suites enjoy panoramic views of the Nile, gardens and 2 large swimming pools. In addition to a heated swimming-pool, resort facilities include Italian, Chinese and oriental restaurants, bar, lounge, children playground and a gym.
Super hotel
Reviewed By Vikash GAmazing experience and hospitality at this hotel. Views are beautiful as it is designated right across the river Nile. Highly recommend this place as the staff are accommodating, polite and friendly. The hotel is very clean and the food is amazing, lots of variety to choose from!
6. Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2095 reviews
Winter Palace, built in 1886 on the Nile banks in a tropical garden is a magical experience of history luxury that hosted royalties and celebrities throughout the years. Winter Palace offers the mythical atmosphere with the modern decor comfort of a 5 star hotel. It is located in the city center, just minutes from Luxor Temple and the airport.
English mansion conversion to hotel
Reviewed By davide160The hotel is lovely…. The people, food and accommodation is very authentic… the garden and pool area is the most used area of the hotel and are relaxing and great overall. You need the hotel to be nice because your not leaving it…. Outside the hotel, you are bombarded by very poor effectively beggars offering/pushing horse cart transport for $1 usd …. And there are no restaurants, attractions or reason to leave the hotel.. it is understandable why people fly in and out in one day from Cairo and that is exactly what I will do when I come back with the family. I did need to change my nights from three to two and I was charged although they clearly were not at capacity… so that remains a sour experience because it wasn’t non refundable because they reserved a room … it was just a money grab. So book less nights than needed and extended if need be so your not stung like I was. Another tip…. Do not stay in the rooms facing the Nile…. The cars and bikes scream up and down the road tooting and beeping all night and day … I had two hours sleep before I was moved to a garden room which i was very grateful for…. Second tip - expect to get your bill before you even start to eat or drink… it is almost like a race to have you sign off on the bill… I don’t get it… it is strange but at least a service charge (typically 12.5%) isn’t added and you can pay a tip according to the quality of the service …
