Old Cataract, Aswan

Everything was perfect, from our arrival to our departure. The hotel is magnificent, the decor is exquisite, and the infinity pool is huge with a view of the Nile. The staff were very attentive without being intrusive. Our room was very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. We were even able to visit Agatha Christie's famous suite and the presidential suite, a special thank you to the young woman who gave us the tour, unfortunately, I didn't catch her name. We had an excellent stay and wished we could have stayed longer – maybe next time! Thank you for your warm welcome, kindness, and all your thoughtful touches. 😍

Excellent hotel with fantastic service, right by the Nile. Watching the sailboats at sunset is a dream. The hotel even has its own felucca service downstairs, and you can charter a boat. Every afternoon, the hotel offers a tour explaining its history. Highly recommend staying here if you have the chance!

So beautiful, I just wanted to stay on the balcony and not go out. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the hotel staff were all very enthusiastic, and the complimentary dessert in the room was delicious. The only downside was that breakfast was just average.

The hotel's Nile view truly lives up to its reputation. However, the rooms are a bit dated, and the service quality is inconsistent.

It seems Sofitel Legend is being delisted, and the management has completely checked out from top to bottom. The front desk staff, Madonna, an Egyptian Arab woman, had an appalling attitude and showed no respect for Chinese guests. Her room tour was as perfunctory as it gets. Is Mandarin Oriental taking over and putting her job at risk? Ironically, the only highlight of the hotel service came from the local Nubian people in Aswan. They often provided genuine and simple service at the concierge and in restaurants. I hope Chinese guests don't judge them based on their skin color; it's clear these Nubians treat guests from afar with sincere warmth. The hotel's hygiene is a serious issue. There was dried nasal discharge from a previous guest on the headboard cushion, and the disposable slippers were low-quality and covered in unknown hairs. All the toiletries in the room were unbranded, similar to what you'd find in a basic three-star motel in China. The entire hotel was filled with tour groups from various countries taking photos, making it impossible for staying guests to enjoy any peace and quiet. I can only hope that once Mandarin Oriental takes over, this hotel will be managed properly and genuinely treat its guests with care.

The environment is great and beautiful, and the Nile River is truly stunning. However, the breakfast was just okay; there weren't many options, though the juice was quite good. We stayed in the new building, and the view was indeed fantastic.

Relive classic movie scenes here; the hotel's facilities and ambiance are impeccable. This is a top-tier luxury hotel that's definitely worth checking off your bucket list. My only minor complaint is the limited breakfast selection, but that's easily overlooked given the hotel's legendary restaurant. A couple of staff members had some attitude issues, but they apologized promptly after we spoke with them. Families traveling with teenagers should note that there's an extra charge for minors exceeding a certain age; it's $150 per night and includes an extra bed and breakfast.

Staying in the old building was absolutely beautiful, and I really felt the weight of history. Walking into the 1902 restaurant was like stepping into an old movie. All the hotel staff were wonderful and very friendly. The room was clean and actually bigger than I expected.

The hotel environment is absolutely beautiful, the rooms are spacious and very comfortable, and the service is incredibly attentive. The breakfast was also delicious!