Sofitel Legend Old Cataract is one of the Legendary hotels where the Past meets the Present. It is a 5-star luxury resort hotel built in 1899 by Thomas Cook under the name Cataract Hotel and located on the banks of the River Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, majestically positioned on a shelf of pink granite overlooking the Nile. From 2008 to 2011 the hotel was closed and underwent a complete restoration, reopening in October 2011 as the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel. Its guests have included Winston Churchill, Howard Carter, Jimmy Carter, Princess Diana, Agatha Christie, and more. Today, the hotel retains its original beauty behind its Victorian facade, receiving visitors in a historic lobby with polished marble floors and high, classic Islamic arches, as soon as you arrive, you immediately become part of a timeless story that’s still unfolding...
Good to know:
♦ On the Nile river banks, just a 31-minute drive from Aswan International Airport
♦ About 11 min drive from Aswan Railway Station
♦ Just a 5-minute walk from the Nubian Museum and a 5-minute drive from Elephantine Island
♦ About 12 minutes by foot from Kitchener's Island and 1.9 km from Aswan Bazaar
♦ Features indoor and outdoor pools, spa, hammam, and fitness center
