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The Old Winter Palace was built in 1886 in true colonial splendour as a palace for the King of Egypt. This grand Victorian-style building has moved with the times and is now a very special hotel with masses of character, original features and tropical gardens. Steep yourself in fine cuisine, palatial charm and antique splendour. A truly grandiose and romantic experience!
The Old Winter Palace is located across the road from the River Nile in the centre of Luxor close to Luxor Temple.
Facilities at the hotel include 2 large shared swimming pools, variety of restaurants; La Corniche - Mediterranean restaurant for breakfast and dinner, 1886 - French gastronomic restaurant open for dinner, El Nakheel - poolside restaurant for lunch, international cuisine at the Royal Bar - elegant British-style and resident pianist. Victorian Lounge - elegance and calm, Nile Terrace - to enjoy the magnificent sunset, Garden Terrace - to read or savour a long drink, La Veranda coffee shop in the New Winter Palace, Lobby bar in the New Winter Palace and El Tarboush Oriental restaurant in the Pavillion (dinner only). Laundry service, money exchange, gift shop, 24-hour room service. There is an 18-hole golf course nearby.
Babysitting is charged locally and available on request.
The Sofitel Old Winter Palace offers tastefully decorated guest rooms depicting elegance of the colonial past. Each room has bathroom, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, telephone and most have a balcony or terrace. |
