Name: Old Cataract, Aswan (operated by Mandarin Oriental)
Address: Abtal El Tahrir Street, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan 1 Aswan, Aswan, 埃及

At a glance: 5-star · Since 1987 · Renovated 2011 · 127 rooms

Near: Feryal Garden · 2 min walk

Step into the legendary site where King Fouad once entertained and Agatha Christie sipped cocktails: the 5-star Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel. In the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, the majestic hotel sits on a pink granite cliff overlooking the world's longest river. This ravishing hotel with its legendary guest list of royals and dignitaries is both ideal for romantic getaways, and a perfect venue for small summits and corporate meetings.