If you are looking for a lovely hotel with loads of character and 5 star historical ambience then you can't go wrong with the Sofitel Winter Palace. However, if you expect haute cuisine or some of the other luxuries associated with other top class 5 star hotels, including those in Cairo, then you may be a little disappointed. I had... More

After much persuasion by my wife we attended appropriately dressed for Afternoon Tea. Though there is a clear dress code only we had seemed to adhere to it. The presentation was superb but the cakes were hard and the sandwiches dry. The chicken sandwiches had pieces of breastbone and even though I did received an apology from the waiter no... More

The Winter Hotel provides what you expect from a mythic hotel: high ceilings, huge corridors, spacious room, top class food & service, an oasis of wellbeing after a long day visiting the historic sites. Add to this a great garden and a huge heated swimming pool, and you are close to heaven. But… The MAJOR PROBLEM is that you keep... More

Looking for a Hotel with style, old world charm with modern facilities and attentive professional staff then you will come back to this Hotel again and again! Egypt is a favourite destination with it's guarantee of hot sun, but of course you can go to other places in the world for that! This is our third visit to this unique... More

A beautiful and historical masterpiece; a true Palace. We soaked up exquisite service, sophisticated atmosphere, decadent room, lush gardens and pool in the heart of the Nile Valley. Steeped in history and majestic period furnishings, it was a delight to rest and rejuvenate. The staff was sweet and helpful, setting up tours and transportation and generally at our beck and... More

We didn't stay at the hotel so I can't comment on the rooms. We came for afternoon tea and liked the look of the pool so much that we came back the next day and spent the day by the pool! We paid 10 Egyptian pounds for the adults, half for the children and we had a lovely day. The... More

As always, my welcome at the Old Winter Palace Hotel and the Pavillon Hotel (where I stayed) is guaranteed. I spent many happy days by the pool and exploring the beautifully kept gardens as well as doing 'my own thing' by taking trips to the West Bank. Many of these trips were organised by Debbie (Egyptian Dreams), an English woman... More

We popped in here during our recent trip to Luxor after it was recommended to us for afternoon high tea. Sadly it was nothing special which was a shame as it wasnt cheap * hard bread on sandwiches and mini cakes * nothing cleared from previous people who had high tea * Kids running round everywhere without parental control *... More

I stayed here in April 2004, and thought that although it has been 7 years, it might still be of use to someone. The rooms are very reasonably priced, the staff are lovely, the location is amazing with so much at arms reach. The rooms were slightly worn, i.e. the mini fridge was broken, the lamps were slightly loose against... More