Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

Overlooking the Nile and next to Luxor Temple, the Winter Palace is the grande dame of Luxor hotels – and the place where Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile.

This colonial-style hotel offers large, high-ceilinged rooms with splendid Nile views, or rooms with balconies overlooking the magnificent fragrant gardens and excellent swimming pool. The gardens are extremely pleasant and filled with bird song.

It’s in prime location convenient for all the major attractions, and a haven right in the centre of town for those interested in history and a good swim afterwards.