Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and full-service spa

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4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan offers a luxurious sanctuary in central Aswan. Guests can enjoy aromatherapy, sail from the property, or savor French cuisine at four restaurants. Both indoor and outdoor pools have sun loungers for peaceful afternoons.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is HK$3,442
HK$4,438 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Couples treatment room(s), steam room, Turkish bath/hammam

Spa

The on-site spa has 8 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The property's spa offers deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Types of wellness treatments available include aromatherapy, body scrubs, and body wraps. Other on-site facilities include a steam room, a sauna, and a hot tub.

Couples treatment room(s), steam room, Turkish bath/hammam
Couples treatment room(s), steam room, Turkish bath/hammam

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Sir Winston Churchill Suite. Palace)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Palace Opera Suite)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King size bed, Terrace, Nile View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 721 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View (Palace Prestige Suite)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Palace Cataract Suite, 1 King Bed, Nile View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 904 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 646 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

PALACE PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

OPERA SUITE, 1 king-size bed, terrace, Nile View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 1485 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Agatha Christie. Palace)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View (Palace Opera Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Aswan, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan is in the city centre and near the airport. Fatimid Cemetery Main Entrance and Qubbet al-Hawa are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Aswan Bazaar and Aswan Old Souks.
Map
Abtal El Tahir Street, Aswan

What's nearby

  • Nubian Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elephantine Island - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Unfinished Obelisk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aswan Bazaar - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Tombs of the Nobles - 15 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Aswan Station - 7 min drive
  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Elephantine Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪King Jamaica Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Orangerie Restaurant Aswan - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Luxury historic hotel in the city centre
A poolside bar, a terrace and shopping on-site are just a few of the amenities provided at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a Thai massage or reflexology at the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and French cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities, such as motor boating and sailing. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a gift shop and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 138 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Globe – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1902 RESTAURANT
  • ORIENTAL KEBABGY
  • SARAYA
  • TERRACE

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 474 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1899
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 85
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 85
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 320
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 160 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 85 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 85 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Sofitel Aswan
Accor Old Cataract Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel Aswan
Aswan Sofitel
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel Aswan

Frequently asked questions

Does Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?

As of 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan on 12 Sept 2025 start from HK$3,441.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 85 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 85 (subject to availability).

Does Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan located?

This family-friendly Aswan hotel is located near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and Nubian Museum. Elephantine Island and Fatimid Cemetery Main Entrance are also within 15 minutes.

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