Emilio Hotel Luxor

If you’re here as part of an Egyptian tour (eg. Intrepid), ask your guide to speak to Reception to move you to a non-smoking room, if they do indeed exist. According to trip advisor they do but I’m doubtful. I asked to move room due to the stench of smoke in the room. I’m more sensitive to second-hand smoke than most, so I took my inhaler down to help with my case. I was told i can go to the room balcony. Blasted the air con and left the door open which helped with the smell. But the pillow still stank so had to cover it with my own clothes. Had a few hours to wait until our tour left the hotel. Tried the lobby for the air conditioning but got stuck breathing in other guests second-hand smoke. Tried the pool area but the only smoke free area was in 40+ degree heat. The breakfast packs provided by the hotel were three different types of stale bread wrapped in polystyrene and plastic and an old apple. Food and drinks we ordered were good, and some of the restaurant staff were nice. They were the only redeeming factor. If you’re a smoker, this place is probably fine.

We came to this hotel as part of a tour. My main complaint about this hotel is that they allow smoking everywhere, or they don't police it so you cant enjoy being there if you are a non smoker, my partner who has allergies could not escape it. The staff will barely serve you at any location throughout the hotel either - you must go up and ask. Not a problem but most hotels have better service than this. Mostly the building is run down, the pool is nice but the people trying to sell massages will harass you constantly even when you say no thank you. Our room stunk so badly of smoke and they would not move our room. We also discovered late at night that the balcony door did not shut, letting in hot air and noise. Our actual room was clean but you could barely navigate past all of the furniture. Overall this place is awful and I could not recommend it.

Location is very good, easy to get to all amenities Hotel badly in need of refurbishment and some painting was being done leaving an overwhelming odour throughout. Rooms were clean enough and staff were friendly, alarmed that most fire doors were propped open Breakfast was very average with many of the components being left in their dishes overnight The rooftop pool looked very inviting and there was a great view from there

This hotel was simple and dated but nevertheless totally adequate for a budget tour; very central and easy to find. I was perhaps lucky with a single-use room, but it was absolutely fine with loo paper and hot water in the bathroom, and great balcony -- yes you could see your neighbours, and so what? -- overlooking the temples and the Nile. Breakfast inauspicious but adequate, fresh omelette and plenty of tea/coffee. No problems with reception -- key worked intermittently but always someone around to assist if needed. Should mention we had a great tour guide to help out if any problems, but really no problems.