Hotels Aswan Egypt ( EG)
Sofitel Old Cataract Aswan, Abtal El Tahir Street
Built in 1899 and combining Victorian architecture with Moroccan palace style décor, the Sofitel Old Cataract is situated on the East Bank of the River Nile in Aswan, overlooking Elephantine Island and two kilometres from the Agha Khan Mausoleum. The 131 guestrooms over three floors all have traditional decor and furnishings and feature garden or Nile views. Amenities include satellite television, dial up Internet connections, direct dial phones, minibars and bathrooms with robes. < B R> Defined by a fusion of Victorian architecture and Orient inspired decor, the Sofitel Old Cataract is set amid verdant gardens, complete with a picnic area. The heated outdoor pool is surrounded by a sun terrace equipped with loungers and umbrellas, and features a poolside bar. Traditional French cooking is offered in the Moroccan palace style restaurant, while drinks and live music can be enjoyed in the bars, one of which features a terrace offering panoramic views over the Nile. High speed Internet access is available in the public areas, and the hotel also offers onsite shopping. Other amenities include currency exchange, a cash machine, laundry facilities and around the clock room service. Motorists will find complimentary secure parking available on site. The area around the hotel offers many historical attractions, including the Nubian Museum, one kilometre away, and Agha Khan's Mausoleum, which is two kilometres from the hotel. The Philae Temple is 20 kilometres away and the 3,600 metre long Aswan High Dam is 25 kilometres from the hotel. Aswan Airport is 15 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time to Sofitel Old Cataract of 20 minutes. Please note: This hotel is closed for renovation until 2010
Mövenpick Resort Aswan, Elephantine Island P.o. Box 62
The Elephantine Island Resort Aswan is a modern hotel set among gardens by the River Nile, two kilometres from the Tombs of the Nobles. The 235 bright guestrooms feature Nubian style decor and open onto balconies. Amenities include satellite television, dial up Internet connections, direct dial phones, minibars, blackout drapes and rollaway beds. Bathrooms include telephones, shower/tub combinations and makeup mirrors. < B R> Guests can soak up the sun by the outdoor pool, and enjoy barbecues, refreshing drinks and Moevenpick ice cream at the poolside bar. The onsite spa centre offers a sauna, Turkish steam room, and jetted tub, and guests can indulge in massage treatments and sandpit therapy. Children will be kept busy at the playground and splash pool, and a range of activities are available at the kids' club. The Tower Bar, situated on the 13th floor, offers drinks and panoramic views of the islands and Aswan. Diners can head for the Orangerie restaurant, which serves International and local dishes, while the La Perla serves Traditional Italian dishes in a Mediterranean style setting. The hotel also offers table tennis, a floodlit tennis court, a shopping arcade and a bank. Business travellers can make use of two meeting rooms with a capacity of 180, and a range of office support and secretarial services are available on request. Other amenities include 24 hour room service, currency exchange, babysitting services and a safe deposit box. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle boat service between Aswan and the Elephantine islands. Guests can enjoy the scenery that lies between Luxor and Aswan with a river cruise, or spend a leisurely afternoon strolling through the Botanical Garden of Kitchener Island, two kilometres away. Other nearby attractions include the Tombs of the Nobles, two kilometres away, and the Aswan Nubian Museum, three kilometres from the hotel. Aswan Airport is 25 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes
Basma Hotel Aswan, El Fanadek St.
The Basma Hotel is a traditional hotel situated in the town of Aswan at the southern end of Egypt, dramatically positioned on the first cataract of the Nile. The attractive and atmospheric town looks over several tiny islands scattered in the river's flow. This five storey hotel has 208 guestrooms that decorated in fresh, neutral colours; all have balconies, air conditioning, satellite television, direct dial phones, extra towels, linen and bedding, safes, minibars and wake up calls. Bathrooms toiletries. The half board room rate incorporates buffet breakfast and dinner each day. < B R> The hotel's offers several dining options for guests to choose from; the Lotus Restaurant serves a contemporary buffet and ā la carte menus with global influences; the Garden Terrace and the Rooftop Terrace offer the chance to watch the sun set over the Nile, while guests enjoy meals from an ā la carte menu; and the Ali Baba Tent is an authentically decorated tent featuring entertainment of local singing and dancing. It serves dinner buffet style with a barbecue, and guests can enjoy rich Arabic coffee and try out shisha water pipes. Guests can also pamper themselves with onsite spa and beauty services, and there is a 24 hour front desk offering concierge services. Other practical amenities include all hours room service, currency exchange, laundry facilities, onsite shopping and free parking for those arriving by car. The hotel is well placed to explore the surrounding area; the Felucca Boat Ride, which can take guests to the Botanical Gardens and Elephantine Island, is just one kilometre away, and the Philae Temple is 10 kilometres distant. The hotel is an approximate driving time of 40 minutes from Aswan International Airport, a distance of 30 kilometres
Marhaba Palace Hotel, Corniche El Nil, Aswan
The Marhaba Palace Hotel is a whitewashed building with views over the Nile and the desert. The 78 simply furnished guestrooms include air conditioning, satellite television, Internet connections and minibars. The 24 hour front desk can provide any tour assistance required, or help with exchanging currency (there is also an A T M bank in the hotel). Guests may choose to work off the complimentary buffet breakfast in the hotel's outdoor swimming pool, or browse the shops within the hotel selling gold, spices, traditional Egyptian robes and more western T Shirts. Three is a restaurant, and café serving local and international dishes, and a terrace bar, a good location for a pre dinner drink watching the sun set, plus 24 hour room service. The hotel also offers a dry cleaning service, safe deposit box at the front desk and a conference room for business meetings. The nearest airport is Aswan International Airport, found 30 kilometres away. Please note: There will be a Gala Dinner on December 24 and December 31, 2006 at this property