Old Winter Palace  T rating: 5

 

An introduction to Old Winter Palace

The Old Winter Palace is a luxurious hotel that was once a private residence of King Farouk of Egypt. Designed like an English stately home, it is an outstanding landmark on the riverfront that even the Pharaohs would have been proud of. The resort centre of Luxor is just a one minute walk away. There are shops directly outside the entrance. It is only a five minute walk to the Bazaar and the West Bank ferry opposite the Luxor Temple.

Taxis are cheap and are found on the main road if you want to travel further afield. Set in the lively and central resort of Luxor, the hotel is situated in picteresque surroundings. Nearby there is plenty of fascinating ancient Egyptian history to see with the Luxor and Karnak Temples, Valley of the Queens, Hatsheput's Temple and the Valley of the Kings, where Egypt's great Pharaohs were laid to rest, just a short trip away.

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Old Winter Palace reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Overall score: 4/5

Based on 2 reviews

What to expect

  • Room comfort Room comfort: 5/5
  • Location Location: 5/5
  • Food Food: 2/5
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 4/5

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Written on 01/02/2008, Anonymous said...

It is a palace, but staying there is like being a boy at a Dickensian boarding prep school in the days of queen Victoria when incidently, the O.W.P. was built! The place seems to be run for the benefit of the (badly trained) staff not the guests. The... more on this review

Giving it an overall rating out of 5: Overall score: 3/5

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Old Winter Palace details

Hotel features

Meals

  • Buffet breakfast and set menu for dinner for HB guests
  • A la carte restaurant "1886" serving international and French-influenced cuisine with foods including lobster, caviar and foie gras, reservation required
  • Air-conditioned non-smoking section
  • Occasional theme nights
  • Snack bar
  • Afternoon tea servings

Entertainment

  • Teatime on the terrace

Activities

  • Billiards
  • Pool
  • Massages

Location

Location

  • Located in picturesque surroundings just a minute's walk from the resort centre
  • Shops outside

Room facilities

Room facilities

  • Double bed
  • Satellite TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Telephone
  • Minibar
  • Fridge
  • Radio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Heating
  • Balcony and terrace views in some rooms
  • Twin beds are also provided

No. of rooms

92

No. of lifts

2

Other facilities

  • 1 swimming pool
  • Circular fun pool
  • Swim up bar
  • Sunbeds
  • 24 hour reception
  • Money exchange
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
  • Laundrette
  • Hairdresser
  • Library
  • Souvenir shop
  • Cots and highchairs

Other useful information

Official rating

5 star

Extra local charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges

Web codes

  • Quick web search code: YOW
 

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Overall score: 4/5

Based on 2 reviews

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