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One of the most popular hotels in Luxor, the Sonesta St. George is situated on the banks of the River Nile a few minutes walk from Luxor Temple. The contemporary 7-story stucco-facade building features attractively crafted iron balconies and terraces overlooking the Nile. The hotel is an ideal base from which to explore Luxor and the many ancient sites.

The Sonesta St. George has an excellent reputation for attentive service and friendly ambiance, with helpful and attentive staff. The swimming pool with swim-up bar makes it easy to quench your thirst without leaving the pool. The Hotel offers a full range of facilities which include a fully equipped health and fitness centre, shopping arcade and a number of restaurants with fine dining. The Beban offers a` la carte dining overlooking the River Nile and swimming pool or the Lotus coffee shop serving light meals, fresh pastries, ice cream and beverages. Well appointed and comfortable guest rooms within the hotel make this one of Luxor’s top hotels.

Opinion: An excellent hotel in an ideal location for exploring Luxor city and the West Bank historical sites.

Sports and Fitness

  • Outdoor heated Swimming Pool with separate children's section Aerobic Classes
  • Weekly Activities Program
  • Fully-equipped Health and Fitness Center offering free weights, exercise and strength-training machines
  • massage, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi

Shopping

The hotel is located in the center of Luxor's shopping district. A luxury shopping arcade on the lobby level of the hotel offers a wide selection of items from Egyptian handicrafts to gold and diamond jewellry.

Children's Activities

Organized games, activities, trips and competitions

Points of Interest

  • The Valley of the Kings with the tomb of Tutankhamun, and the burial chamber of the sons of King Ramses II
  • Valley of the Queens including the Tomb of Nefertari
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Luxor Temple 
  • Luxor Museum
  • Karnak Temple with a Sound and Light Show

Facilities and Services

  • 4-hour Room Service
  • On-site Bank
  • Laundry and Valet Service
  • Message Service
  • Babysitting
  • On-site Travel Agency
  • Money Exchange and ATM Machines
  • Massage Service
  • Hairdresser
  • Fully-equipped Function Space, with panoramic views of the Nile, accommodating up to 600 people

The Hotel is situated close to the main sights of Luxor, directly on the banks of the River Nile. It is about 20 minutes transfer from the airport.

Restaurants and Bars

Serapis: The hotel's main dining room, overlooking the Nile and the swimming pool. The restaurant serves a daily breakfast buffet of international and Japanese selections and nightly themed dinner buffets.

Beban: This à la carte restaurant overlooks the Nile and swimming pool. Beban serves Italian specialties and is open daily for lunch and dinner.

Miyako: Luxor's first Japanese restaurant and features a Tatami room and Teppan Yaki tables. The restaurant is open daily for dinner.

Lotus: This coffee shop is open around the clock and serves light meals, fresh pastries, ice cream and beverages.

Aladdin: An Oriental restaurant with a magnificent view of the Nile. The menu features grilled items and Middle Eastern specialties.

Nile Pontoon: On offer this spectacular riverfront setting for lunch, dinner or cocktail parties. A concert is performed daily at sunset.

Nobles Bar: This authentic British-style lounge serves a wide variety of refreshing cocktails and beverages.

Jeb's:  A casual poolside Restaurant overlooks the Nile and offers light fare. Jeb's is open daily for lunch.

Swim-Up Bar: The Swim-Up Bar makes it easy for you to quench your thirst with cool, refreshing beverages, all without leaving the pool!  

The 224 standard rooms:

  • Air-con
  • Double or twin beds
  • Bath/shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Mini-fridge
  • Balcony or terrace with Nile view

Full Nile View rooms are as above, with direct views of the Nile.

 
 

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