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Aswan, Egypt
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
The Old Cataract’s terraces and rose granite façade occupy one of the Nile’s legendary hotel sites. Historic rooms, palm gardens and views towards Elephantine Island create an atmosphere no new build can imitate, with modern service supporting rather than polishing away its romance.
- Location
- Aswan
- Property
- Hotel
- Region
- Africa
The hotel recordAbout Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
The Old Cataract’s terraces and rose granite façade occupy one of the Nile’s legendary hotel sites. Historic rooms, palm gardens and views towards Elephantine Island create an atmosphere no new build can imitate, with modern service supporting rather than polishing away its romance.
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AddressAbtal El Tahrir Street, Aswan 81511, Egypt
- Location
- Aswan, Egypt
- Region
- Africa
- Property
- Hotel
- Brand
- Sofitel Legend
- Operator
- Accor
- Status
- operating
- Opened
- 1899
- Design
- Victorian palace architecture layered with Egyptian and French decorative detail
- Setting
- Historic Nile-front palace opposite Elephantine Island
- Best for
- Nile journeys, history and romantic grand-hotel stays
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