About Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
This appealing hotel lies on the bank of the Nile and offers guests a stunning view of Elephantine Island. Public transport departs from a stop located some 2 km away. The centre of Assuan is 15 minutes from the hotel.
Built in 1899, this hotel is spread over 3 floors and comprises a total of 123 rooms of which 8 are suites. The hotel welcomes guests in the lobby with its 24-hour reception desk. Culinary options include a bar and a restaurant.
The comfortable rooms include an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a minibar and a hire safe.
In the well-tended grounds guests will find a swimming pool as well as a poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols.
Hotel Facilities
- WiFi
- Full-service SPA
- Fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Business centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Barbecue grill(s)
- ATM
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Sauna
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Newspapers
- Luggage storage
Policy Description
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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 transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Mandatory Fee
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.
Amenities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Business Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Aswan? This hotel has 474 square feet (44 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Location
With a stay at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, you'll be centrally located in Aswan, just a 5-minute walk from Nubian Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Fatimid Cemetery Main Entrance. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Elephantine Island and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Nile.
Nearby Things to Do
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Nubian Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Fatimid Cemetery Main Entrance - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Elephantine Island - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Nile - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kitchener's Island - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Unfinished Obelisk - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Aswan Bazaar - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Western Quarry - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Qubbet al-Hawa - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Feryal Garden - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Tombs of the Nobles - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Philae Temple - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Temple of Isis - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Philae - 12 km / 7.5 mi
High Dam Monument - 16.3 km / 10.1 mi
The preferred airport for Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan is Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.) - 17.5 km / 10.9 mi