Aswan is larger but much quieter than Luxor, it is Egypt's southernmost city and one of her most beautiful, sitting alongside some of the best stretches of the Nile - wide, green and dotted with pretty islands, with high desert hills topped with the Aga Khan's Mausoleum as a dramatic backdrop
The Old Cataract is now in a phased transition period, with renovation works currently underway in the Nile Wing. The historic Palace Wing remains partially open, offering 35 rooms and suites.The hotel is scheduled to fully reopen late 2027.During the renovation the following leisure and dining facilities remain open
• Saraya Restaurant
• Hotel Terrace & The Promenade
• The Out-door Pool
The Old Cataract stands majestically on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine island. This legendary hotel has been welcoming the rich and famous since it first opened its doors in 1899 and after its extensive refurbishment, it becomes one of the most luxurious hotels in Egypt.
Situated opposite Elephantine Island on the banks of the Nile, the hotel is just a few minutes from the centre of Aswan.
The hotel offers 2 different luxury experiences in which heritage is preserved in the Old Palace Wing with 76 rooms and suites while contemporary elegance is lavishly designed in the Nile Wing and offers 62 rooms and suites. All rooms have a marble bathroom with shower and bath, air-conditioning, mini-bar and satellite LCD TV.
Please note that Standard Premium Rooms are located in the Nile Wing and offers twin beds and Nile view.
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Wi-Fi:
Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel free of charge
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Bed & Breakfast
Supplements
Our prices include a Nile Wing Premium room(36sq m) with Nile View.Other rooms and suites are available on request with supplements:
Nile Wing
Luxury room (62 sq m) Nile View
Prestige Suite (67sq m) Nile View
Wing Opera Suite(84 sq m) Panoramic Nile View
Main Palace
Premium room (39 sq m) Garden View
Luxury room (52 sq m) Garden View
Cataract Suite (64 sq m) Garden or Nile View
Prestige Suite (70 sq m) Garden or Nile View
Opera Suite (90 sq m) Garden or Nile View