Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Reopens After Renovations

Following a three-year closure for the completion of renovations, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan reopened its doors as the brand's third Legend property. The luxury hotel, located in the heart of Aswan on the banks of the Nile River, is housed in a Victorian building dating back to 1899. Named after its location, the property sits on the point where the Nile River's first cataract is formed.

The hotel is divided into two sections. The Palace wing is comprised of 76 rooms including 45 suites and preserves the property's historical charm with Byzantine-style striped arches. More modern in style, the Nile wing's 62 rooms including 37 suites feature private balconies and guest bathrooms overlooking the Nile River. A full-service resort, the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan features the new So SPA and four restaurants including the 1902, a dining room famous for its Qualaun crypt and outstanding decor.