# Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

A large contemporary resort on Luxor's East Bank, north of town and close to Karnak, with two infinity pools on the Nile and a spa. For couples and families who want the comfort of a big chain hotel between days of temple visits.

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## A resort turned towards the river

The Hilton Luxor reopened in November 2008 after thirty months of work and a US$45 million investment, as announced by Hilton. The project was designed around the Nile: half of the 236 rooms and suites were reoriented towards the river, most with a balcony, and most of the restaurants look onto the water, along 170 metres of riverbank. The decor is contemporary, with a few Egyptian touches such as bronze lamps and wood.

The heart of the resort is its large infinity pool, whose edge seems to merge into the Nile; a second infinity pool also runs along the river. Submerged loungers and a sunken pool bar make it the place to end the day, facing the West Bank, where the sun sets.

The spa was one of the selling points of the reopening: treatment pavilions by the water, a sauna, a steam room and a hot tub.

## A day from the Hilton

The hotel is north of town, on the Karnak side of the East Bank. That is its main advantage for sightseeing: Karnak Temple is a five-minute drive away, so you can be there at opening time, 6 am local time, ahead of the groups. The Luxor Museum and the town centre are a few minutes away by road. For the West Bank, allow for the crossing by the bridge, south of town, or by ferry from the corniche.

The rhythm that works best: Karnak at sunrise, back to the pool during the hot hours, then Luxor Temple, 4.4 km away, at dusk.

For meals, Rosetta is the main dining room, from breakfast to dinner. Silk Road serves Asian food at lunch and dinner, and Olives offers brunch, lunch and dinner. Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out until 12 noon, local time.

## Sabaro's view

**For whom**: couples and families who want a big chain hotel on the Nile, with pools and a spa, and easy sightseeing on the Karnak side.

**Strengths**: the two infinity pools facing the Nile and the West Bank; the closeness of Karnak; the riverside spa; a 9.0/10 score on Booking.com from 923 reviews.

**Good to know**: the town centre and Luxor Temple need a taxi; the resort's major renovation dates from 2008, and some guest reviews find certain rooms dated.

## Frequently asked questions

### Are children accepted?

Yes, children of all ages are welcome; the hotel offers children's meals and paid babysitting. Extra bed and cot rules vary by room type.

### Is the airport transfer included?

No, pick-up from and drop-off at Luxor airport are available for an extra charge. The drive takes about a quarter of an hour.

### Are pets allowed?

Yes, dogs and cats are accepted on request, for a fee of US$50 per pet per stay.

### Is a Nile-facing room worth it?

Yes, if the budget allows: half of the rooms face the river, and the view of the West Bank at sunset is a large part of the appeal of a stay here.