Nothing after i searching my head for a few minutes, for real

For the stay experience: Environment: in a non-peak month, the whole front and back yard gardens are super private and exclusive. Pool side seat under a mango tree cannot be more relaxing. Room: Luxury room with Nile view. I literally wowed when i see the view in the room for the first time. The room is spacious with living area and bedroom and closet room. Service: Marvel and Moo (sorry if i do not spell it correctly), they are great concierges. The room call is always answered immediately. The staff are always ready to help. Dinning: only tried the terrace bar. The Agatha’s high tea: you definitely should have it in the afternoon. I had it in the afternoon in June. The month is not a peak season so i can have a great private time in the Nile view seat and enjoy Agatha’s book with AC. The Agatha’s cocktail: great cocktail with gin as the base served with sandwiches and nuts. I drank it as a sundowner. That is really an enchanting experience. For the Agatha Christie’s and Winston Churchill’s suites tour: Great tour, great tour guide!

Stayed in June 2025

Most beautiful hotel

Stayed in April 2025

I read and heard a lot about the Old Cataract and it was my dream to go there one day, luckily it happened this May and it was one of the most magical experiences! The hotel, its facilities and views over the Nile are spectacular, providing its guests with both timeless charm and modern comfort. Chief Concierge Tharwat was so wonderful and helpful with making arrangements for excursions, providing honest advice and checking in on us regularly. We felt so well looked after by him, it truly was excellent service that made out stay even better. We cannot wait to come back to the Old Cataract again!

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Pool and location

Stayed in May 2025

Only one small criticism- spa and massage was paying for an hour and only being offered 50 mins. I took the 1/2 hour as better value for money. I was not disappointed. Massage was beyond expectation. Staff are the friendliest I’ve met for along time. That’s in all departments.

Building. History. Staff friendliness. Gardens. Rooms. What is there not to like. 11/10

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

The hotel was beautiful and the service incredible.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing!

The buildings, the rooms, the staff, the service, the view of the Nile. Everything was just perfect!

Stayed in May 2025

Reception staff lacked friendliness and felt very corporate. They were helpful and felt the front line staff were so friendly and happy, and management seemed busy and too occupied. The main restaurant food was very bad. My father in law got sick from the cod, and the calamari was terrible. They removed the calamari from the bill and nothing was done about the overall dining experience by management at check out. Too bad for such an amazing property to lack proper F&B food quality. Disappointing.

Beautiful property, well maintained and great front line level staff. Especially the pool staff, outstanding service. Great room and 5 luxury amenities.

Stayed in April 2025

The spa could do with an upgrade given the price Shower very awkwardly installed, you basically have to squat in the bath and use the shower head as the pressure hits the opposite wall and isn't adjustable

The decor was fabulous and absolutely fulfils your Egypt fantasies The staff were very attentive and well trained The beds were absolutely out of this world Pool area great And the best view in Aswan of course!

Stayed in March 2025

Excelent view, shower not good

Stayed in April 2025

Availability of all drinks on the bar menu was not always as it should have been and sometimes the prices seemed rather high.

The staff , the setting and the room were all perfect and were exactly as we had hoped. We had a lovely room with a terrace overlooking the Nile. Breakfast served in the fabulous restaurant was always a real occasion.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing!

The view is so nice and the room was amazing

Stayed in March 2025

TOP Room with view, dinner, breakfast, heated pool, management !

Stayed in April 2025

Everything!! Exceeded my expectations by far!! Absolutely stunning and amazing?!

Stayed in April 2025

None

Everything about this hotel is a dream come true. With a breathtaking view of the Nile, the property itself reminds of the old world charm.

Stayed in February 2025

Over priced compared to many 5 star hotels I have stayed in but then they have a monopoly on good hotels in Aswan other than Movenpick and BenBen

Stunning old hotel with great location and history - stayed here a few times

Stayed in March 2025

The room was spacious, great view and superb location.

Stayed in February 2025

We booked a room in the old building but were upgraded (beautiful suite) but really wanted to stay in old part of hotel. We were disappointed. Also we were told approx $1750 for 3 nights when booked but when arrived at hotel they added another $500 in taxes and service charges! Have complained to booking.com - no response.

It’s completely stunning.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing in particular

Great location and views.

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing really - we didn't stay long enough. Also when booking be sure to confirm which of the buildings you are in - there is a new Nile Wing adjacent to the old hotel that may well be just as nice, but isn't the original historical building.

The Old Cataract Hotel is a glorious. Beautiful old building, spectacular location over the cataracts, full of history. The room facing the Nile in the old hotel was wonderful, spacious, with a beautiful veranda looking towards Elephantine Island.

Stayed in February 2025

Some services and dining felt overpriced, service was occasionally slow, and crowd control was lacking - especially when a group of loud tourists disrupted dinner. For a hotel of this level, a bit more exclusivity would be nice!

The Sofitel Legend Old Cataract is pure magic. Incredible Nile views, stunning architecture, and top-notch service make it unforgettable. The mix of history and luxury is just perfect. Whether lounging by the pool or having an amazing meal at 1902, every moment here feels special. I’d go back in a heartbeat!

Stayed in January 2025

Everybody was very nice... We are an old couple and do not speak english vey well and eveybody was really nice.. Especially the guide

Stayed in February 2025

The taste and quality of the food in the entire hotel do not match the upscale experience of the hotel especially in Aswan where you don’t find variety of good restaurants. Food is mediocre at best and they should have better food and beverage management (touristic level of food noticed in breakfast, terrace or in kababgi oriental restaurant). Maintenance painting of the walls with the paint smell during January, I guess should’ve been done off season.

Great hotel with history of 125 years accommodating kings and queens in the past. Great breathtaking Nile views worth the upgrade. Staff are great in reception (Mohra) and the terrace/bar restaurant.

Stayed in January 2025