Sofitel Karnak Hotel Luxor travel guide

The Sofitel Karnak is a two-floor Moorish-style holiday hotel situated alongside the River Nile, six kilometres from the centre of Luxor and 35 kilometres from the Valley of the Kings. The 351 guestrooms all feature simple decor with Moorish-style fabrics and furnishings and tiled floors, and open onto balconies or terraces. Amenities include satellite television, dial-up Internet connections (surcharge), direct-dial phones, minibars and bathrooms with shower/tub combinations. <BR> The Sofitel Karnak's health and leisure facilities include a fitness suite, sauna and spa tub, and massage services are available on site. The outdoor pool is surrounded by a sun terrace featuring loungers and an open-air poolside restaurant. The Pharaonic temple-style restaurant is located overlooking the pool and offers international fare and theme nights, while the a la carte restaurant serves a range of regional dishes against a backdrop of Nile views. The hotel provides a programme of evening entertainment, including live music, casino nights and Egyptian shows. The hotel also offers facilities for squash and tennis, and water-polo games and aqua aerobics sessions take place in the outdoor pool. A separate splash pool and a kids' club are provided for younger guests. Staff at the 24-hour front desk are on hand to provide around-the-clock room service, exchange currency and arrange dry-cleaning services. Other amenities include a cash machine, public Internet access (surcharge) and complimentary newspapers. Motorists will find complimentary secure parking on site, and valet-parking services are also available. Boating is available on the Nile and the nearest golf course is 20 kilometres away. The 3,000-year-old Karnak Temple complex is three kilometres away, while the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Kings, home to the world-famous tomb of Tutankhamun, are both 35 kilometres from the hotel. Luxor International Airport is 18 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time to Sofitel Karnak of 20 minutes.

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