Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

Location, garden and atmosphere of the hotel, wonderful staff (Mr Rashid and Mr Mohammad Ali were very helpful and kind). An exceptional palace hotel which itself is an historical monument

We absolutely loved our stay at The Winter Palace! The entry and lobby are beautiful as well was our room. Everything is very well taken care of and cleaned. The view of the Nile from the room is so pretty! (The property is set a ways back from the street, so we were not bothered by traffic noise and preferred being on the side with the Nile. Light sleepers might prefer the garden side.) The grounds are absolutely incredible and we spent so much time walking around and learning about all of the trees from around the world. The pool is huge with lots of seating options available. The staff were always kind and helpful. We loved sitting at the bar each evening, the bartender was so nice, and we enjoyed the cocktails. They even had live piano music on some evenings.

We were very excited to stay at the hotel given its impressive history. We were blown away by how beautiful it is. You feel like you have stepped back into the Victorian-era with the archaeologists who had stayed at the hotel. Our room (which we very luckily got upgraded to for free) was spacious, clean, comfortable and beautifully furnished with antique furniture. The room was cleaned daily and the staff always ensured we had plenty of water. We enjoyed two delicious dinners at the stunning 1886 restaurant. Breakfast was great - diverse and plentiful. They can also make you lunch boxes to take away with you on your daily adventures. We toasted our days exploring Luxor at the gorgeous bar. The service from each staff member we encountered was outstanding - everyone was warm, friendly, attentive, helpful and went out of their way to ensure we had a comfortable stay. Though we did not have time to use it, there was a large pool on site. We highly recommend this hotel and cannot wait to return!

The Winter Palace is an elegant refuge from the heat of trekking through tombs. The room was beautiful, the beds heavenly, and the food delicious. We loved the pool, the shady lounges, and the ability to enjoy a cup of tea on our quiet balcony. The highlight, however, was the staff, particularly Esraa, who was unfailingly patient as she helped us navigate a variety of outings. Thank you Esraa for making our stay in Luxor a memorable experience!

OK. This place is pretty much the definition of old-world colonial charm. I am glad that they have curated this old palace so tastefully. The huge atrium with an Egyptian flautist, tall ceilings and wide corridors everywhere - this place would make even giants happy. The garden is magical in the evening. The open-air grill buffet is just how it should be. The staff everywhere fit right in. The pool is relaxing and clean with great service. Breakfast is stylish and plentiful, both in scenery and spread. The bar would make any writer drool. As some others have noted some of the furniture is dated, but that is the idea - no business hotel here. This is hotel time travel at its best.