
THE SOFITEL CATARACT ASWAN WILL BE CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT FOR 24 MONTHS FROM 1 MAY 2008. THE HOTEL WILL REOPEN AS A SOFITEL LEGEND. Built in 1899 on a granite bluff overlooking the Nile, this luxury hotel took its name from the spectacular effect of the river colliding with the land. Relax in a world of elegant and luxurious serenity and enjoy a meal in our gourmet restaurant serving exquisite French and international cuisine.

From Aswan Airport hire a car or take a taxi. Follow the airport road towards the old dam and the start of El Sadat Street until you reach the Mausoleum of Akkad, then continue past the TV building, the church and Fryal Gardens. You will then see the hotel gate.From the railway station, take a car or taxi. Leave the railway station square then take the Nile Corniche, Abtal El Tahrir Street. Once you reach Fryal Gardens, you will see the hotel gate.