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Sofitel Old Cataract Hotel
Abtal El Tahrir Street, Aswan
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Overlooking the Nile, across from the legendary Elephantine Island. Victorian architecture combines elegantly with interior decor inspired by the Orient. This unique hotel inspired the Agatha Christie novel, Death on the Nile. It has 123 rooms and 8 suites. The1902 Restaurant offers a gourmet menu while the Darna Restaurant specialises in Eastern cuisine. There are also 4 bars, one of which features a view of the Nile and is well known for its terrace. There is also heated pool and tennis court. |
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Old Cataract Hotel, or just "Cataract Hotel" as it was named when it opened its doors in 1899. It soon became such an essential rendezvous for leading world figures that already in 1901 tents where erected around the hotel to help the demand. One of its famous guests, Agatha Christie made the hotel known through her novel "Death on the Nile", and later the film based upon same book where filmed here.
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Behind the prestigious Victorian facade, Old Cataract offers 136 rooms and suites, as the rest of the hotel in a blend of Victorian and Moorish style. Enjoy a stylish meal under the Moorish dome of the "1902" restaurant, or enjoy the beautiful nature of Aswan and Elephantine Island from the renowned "La Terrasse" while the sun sets in west.
While staying here you will understand why the Aga Khan III spent his honeymoon here, as there are hardly any place on this planet where suddenly elderly couples starts holding hands again. Walk in the tropical garden, rest in or around the swimming pool, or go down the stairs to the Nile where the traditional sailboats lies waiting with their white sails. It's all there for you during a stay at Old Cataract Hotel. |
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