Sonesta St George, Egypt

With a fantastic location right on the banks of the River Nile, the 5-star Sonesta St George affords stunning views across one of the world’s most famous rivers and across the Valley of the Kings on its West Bank. This hotel is grand, sophisticated and stylish, with a beautiful, stucco-façade. Rooms combine contemporary furnishings with classical elegance. Features such as marble bathrooms and exquisite fabrics add a touch of class. Guests will enjoy the heated outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and choice of themed bars and restaurants. Reviews frequently praise the friendly staff, great location and excellent spa facilities.

Location
One of the Sonesta St George hotel’s key selling points has to be its enviable riverside position. Located on the east bank of the Nile, many of the rooms have provide atmospheric river delta views, especially at dawn and dusk. The hotel is located in the city centre of Luxor, with a good selection of shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance. In terms of experiencing Egypt’s renowned ancient history and culture, the hotel could hardly be better placed. The awe-inspiring tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the imposing Temple of Karnak, the intricate Temple of Luxor, the Colossi of Memnon, the history-packed Luxor Museum… this city is a culture-vulture’s dream. And if you get worn out by all the ancient monuments, there are bustling spice-scented bazaars to explore, gentle cruises down the Nile on white sailed boats, Bedouin feasts beneath the stars and safaris into the desert, amongst a myriad of other activities to enjoy.

• Serapis buffet restaurant,
• Beban Italian a la carte restaurant,
• A Japanese restaurant
• 24-hour Lotus coffee shop
• Oriental Aladdin restaurant
• Jeb’s poolside restaurant
• Noble’s English Pub 

• Fully equipped gym with weights and exercise machines
• Sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi
• Swedish massage therapy
• Table tennis and pool table
• Darts and billiards
• Daytime and evening entertainment programme