Legendary Suites
Glide through lantern lit hallways and hear the echoing footsteps of legendary guests who came before you. Among them, Dame Agatha Christie and Sir Winston Churchill, visitors to whom Sofitel Legend Old Cataract pays tribute in its finest suites.
Sofitel entrusted French interior designer Sybille de Margerie with the task of bringing the luxury of the myth back to life while conserving the original beauty of the Victorian building.
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Nile Suite
A strikingly stylish, sumptuous suite in honor of the legendary Egyptian spiritual leader and former president of the League of Nations.
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Agatha Christie Suite
A captivating suite named for the Queen of Crime—lover of travel and inspired guest of the Old Cataract.
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Sir Winston Churchill Suite
A luxurious suite once reserved for Sir Winston Churchill, the widely celebrated British statesman with a passion for Egypt. A perfect combination of classic Victorian style, Egyptian mystique, and French elegance.
The Palace
This lavishly mythical property with its Victorian exterior and Arabian interior designs, is your entrance to a legend...
The majestic building offers 76 sumptuous guest rooms, including 45 suites. Infused with the spirit of Aswan, both gateway and haven since time began. Rooms have been restored to their initial grandeur and enhanced with the latest comforts. Decorated in gold and scarlet—the colors of the mythical Phoenix which rose from its ashes. Relish the peaceful breeze off the Nile, and create your own history.
All guest rooms and suites feature an extra-large king-size bed, Hermès amenities, Bose sound system, LCD TV, DVD player, high speed internet.
Butler service in suites for your supreme comfort and convenience.
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Premium Room
High ceilings, warm colors, and luxurious details. Timeless European style accented with Egyptian artwork—the soft light of a latticed lantern; the sheen of a hand-crafted silver urn. Wide open views of the tropical hotel gardens and the flowing waters of the Nile.
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Luxury Room
Large rooms in the historical wing of the hotel. Classic furnishings, polished wood floors, lofty ceilings, and warm-toned color schemes.
1 King-Size Bed or 2 Single Beds
Dark wood bed frames, billowing curtains, and writing desks create a sense of history and repose; 21st century amenities ensure absolute comfort and enjoyment. -
Cataract Suite
Enjoy the luxury and ease of an elegant lounging area, ideal for reading or socializing, plus an inviting bedroom area. Hand-carved furniture, richly textured textiles, stylish molding, and original art work. A tribute to timeless refinement.
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Prestige Suite
A compelling ambiance created by masterful murals and ceiling décor that plunge you into an atmosphere of exploration and discovery. Richly furnished living room, separate bedroom in some of the suites, and a sunny Nile-view balcony.
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Opera Suite
Exclusive designs pay tribute to Victorian elegance and style. Experience the pleasure of an inviting private apartment, a chic home away from home. Featuring a broad terrace for watching the sunset and catching the breeze off the Nile.
The Nile Wing
The gracefully flowing outdoor swimming pool carries you from past to present, connecting the Palace wing with the Nile wing, the spacious, contemporary extension of the Old Cataract. Bright white, refreshing tropical greens and blues, and genuine Oriental luxury in 62 exquisite rooms including 37 suites. Decoration includes modern interpretations of the friezes and chandeliers of the historic Palace, and all rooms benefit from private balconies overlooking the mesmerizing Nile.
Particular care has been taken with bathrooms, and some guests may have the delightful experience of taking in a panoramic view of the Nile while lazing in the bath. The Nile wing offers direct access to the majestic So Spa and a superlative wellness experience.
All guest rooms and suites feature the Sofitel MyBed, Hermès amenities, Bose sound system, LCD TV, DVD player, high speed internet. Butler service in suites for your supreme comfort and convenience.
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Premium Room
Modern luxury with a charismatic Oriental touch. Light-filled rooms, sea-colored textiles, and sleek, modern bathrooms. Nile-view terraces for enjoying pink and orange sunrises and the mild Egyptian breeze.
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Luxury Room
Particularly spacious living and bedroom areas and a plethora of beautiful details. Intricate mosaic accents, Oriental lanterns, silken fabrics, and panoramic views of the peaceful river Nile.
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Prestige Suite
Modern design and exclusive furnishings for sleek, understated opulence. Fine artwork, stunning floral accents, and an inviting terrace for sunset cocktails overlooking the mythical river Nile.
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Opera Suite
Artfully elegant, featuring a soothing pallet of water-toned colors and a panoramic terrace overlooking the lush hotel gardens and the magical Nile. Enjoy private social gatherings in the stylish living room and perfect nights in the dreamy bedroom.
