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Abtal El Tahir Street - Aswan, Egypt
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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.
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.


Property Amenities
  • Parking (secure)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Shoe shine
  • Event catering
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Banquet facilities
  • Library
  • Shopping on site
  • Elevator/lift
  • Umbrella
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Pool table
  • Poolside bar
  • Conference room(s)
  • Security guard
  • Bar/lounge
  • ATM/banking
  • Picnic area
  • Medical assistance available
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Billiards
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Number of rooms: 131
  • Number of floors: 3
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Tour assistance
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Parking (free)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Express check- in
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Area Attractions
- Elephantine Island - 1 Kilometre (0.5 Miles)
- Nubian Museum - 1 Kilometre (0.5 Miles)
- Agha Khan Mausoleum - 2 Kilometres (1 Mile)
- West Bank/Nubian Village - 2 Kilometres (1 Mile)
- Botanical Gardens - 2 Kilometres (1 Mile)
- High Dam - 25 Kilometres (15.5 Miles)
- Philae Temple - 20 Kilometres (12 Miles)
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