Old Cataract, Mandarin Oriental, Aswan

فندق · Aswan, Egypt

Old Cataract, Mandarin Oriental, Aswan

A pink granite cliff above the Nile at Aswan holds this 1899 hotel, its 35 rooms and suites set within the historic Palace wing.

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نظرة عامة

Old Cataract, Aswan stands on a pink granite cliff above the Nile, facing Elephantine Island in the Nubian Desert. The hotel was built in 1899 by Thomas Cook to receive travellers arriving by Nile cruise and the Cairo–Aswan railway. Its history includes guests such as Winston Churchill, Tsar Nicholas II and Agatha Christie, who drew on her stay while writing Death on the Nile.

The Palace wing holds 35 rooms and suites, nine rooms and twenty-six suites, each furnished with a blend of French elegance and Egyptian detailing. Rooms such as the Palace Garden View Room (45 square metres) and Palace Deluxe Garden View (53 square metres) open onto private balconies overlooking tropical gardens, while the Palace Nile View Junior Suite (62 square metres) looks toward the river. Signature suites, among them the Sir Winston Churchill Suite and the Agatha Christie Suite, occupy the hotel's upper floors with separate lounges, dining rooms and Nile-facing terraces.

Dining runs along Levantine and Mediterranean lines at Saraya, while The Terrace serves lighter regional dishes with views of Elephantine Island and a signature afternoon tea. An outdoor infinity pool sits above the Nile. The hotel is currently under renovation, with availability of facilities subject to change. Fans of M.O. benefits are expected to resume once the work is complete in 2027.

الغرف
35
أقل مدة إقامة
ليلة واحدة
الوصول
15:00
المغادرة
12:00

ما الذي يعجبنا فيه

  • Built in 1899 by Thomas Cook on a pink granite cliff above the Nile
  • 35 rooms and suites, nine rooms and twenty-six suites, within the historic Palace wing
  • Recognised in Condé Nast Traveler's Triple Crown: Hot List, Gold List and Readers' Choice Awards
  • Agatha Christie drew on her stay here while writing Death on the Nile
  • Outdoor infinity pool overlooking the Nile
  • Currently undergoing renovation, with Fans of M.O. benefits returning once work completes in 2027

الصور

الغرف والأجنحة

الفئات معروضة للاستئناس. ويؤكّد مستشار السفر ما هو متاح في تواريخكم، ويرشّح ما يناسب الرحلة.

  • Palace Garden View Room

    Set within the historic Palace Wing, this room has high ceilings, hand-painted walls and a private balcony overlooking tropical gardens, with a marble bathroom and walk-in shower.

    45 م²
    حتى 2 ضيوف
    King Bed
    إطلالة على Garden View
  • Palace Deluxe Garden View

    A spacious king-bedded room in the Palace Wing with high ceilings, polished wooden floors, classic furnishings and a private balcony over tropical gardens, plus a marble bathroom with separate bath and shower.

    53 م²
    حتى 2 ضيوف
    King Bed
    إطلالة على Garden View
  • Palace Garden View Junior Suite

    A Palace Wing suite with hand-carved classical furnishings, soaring ceilings, a separate sitting area and a private balcony over tropical gardens, with a marble bathroom offering a separate bath and walk-in shower.

    64 م²
    حتى 2 ضيوف
    King Bed
    إطلالة على Garden View
  • Palace Nile View Junior Suite

    A Palace Wing suite with hand-carved classical furnishings, a separate sitting area and a private balcony opening onto the Nile, with a marble bathroom offering a separate bath and walk-in shower.

    62 م²
    حتى 2 ضيوف
    King Bed
    إطلالة على Nile View
  • Palace Garden View Suite

    A Palace Wing suite with high ceilings, hand-crafted classical furnishings, a separate living room and a private terrace overlooking tropical gardens, with a marble bathroom offering bath and shower.

    حتى 2 ضيوف
    إطلالة على Garden View
  • Palace Cataract Nile View Suite

    A Palace Wing suite with a separate living room and an expansive terrace overlooking tropical gardens, finished with rich historical detailing, soaring ceilings and a marble bathroom with bath and shower.

    حتى 2 ضيوف
    إطلالة على Garden View
  • Sir Winston Churchill Suite Nile View

    A Palace Wing suite with an expansive private terrace giving sweeping Nile views, hand-crafted classical furnishings, soaring ceilings, a lounge area, parquet floor, dining room and marble bathroom.

    حتى 2 ضيوف
    إطلالة على Nile View
  • Agatha Christie Suite Nile View

    Inspired by Agatha Christie's time at Old Cataract, this suite has a separate lounge and dining room, a balcony overlooking the Nile, parquet floor, a deep soaking bath and marble bathroom.

    حتى 2 ضيوف
    إطلالة على Nile View

المرافق

  • Saraya restaurant
  • The Terrace
  • Pool Bar
  • In-Room Dining
  • Outdoor infinity pool
  • Marble bathrooms

الحجز عبرنا

ما يشمله تأكيد مستشار السفر لهذه الإقامة

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
  • Early check in and late check out on request
  • Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager

تُطبَّق المزايا التفضيلية المستحقة حيثما توفّرت، ووفق ما يقرّه الفندق وقت الإقامة، وتُثبَّت في عرضكم.

الموقع

Aswan, Egypt

The pyramids, the new museum and a boat between Luxor and Aswan.

الأسئلة

Is Old Cataract, Aswan currently open to guests?
The hotel is undergoing renovation at present, and availability of facilities may vary. Guests are advised to contact the hotel directly for updates.
Are Fans of M.O. loyalty benefits available now?
Fans of M.O. benefits are not currently available at Old Cataract, Aswan. They are expected to return once the renovation is complete in 2027.
How many rooms and suites does the hotel have?
The Palace wing holds 35 rooms and suites in total, made up of nine rooms and twenty-six suites, each with classic furnishings and Egyptian-influenced detailing.
What dining options does the hotel offer?
Saraya serves Levantine and Mediterranean dishes in an all-day setting, while The Terrace offers lighter regional dishes, views of Elephantine Island and a signature afternoon tea. There is also a Pool Bar and 24-hour in-room dining.
Is there a connection between the hotel and Agatha Christie?
Agatha Christie stayed at Old Cataract and is said to have drawn on her time there while writing Death on the Nile. A suite in the Palace Wing is named after her.

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