Old Cataract, Aswan (managed by Mandarin Oriental) — Location & Official Details

EGHistoric luxury hotel

Actual location: Aswan
Property type: Historic luxury hotel
Why it is in the shortlist: Historic Nile-side property; current management name avoids an outdated Sofitel listing.
Operating-status note: Renovation is ongoing and accommodation/facilities may be limited. Confirm available rooms and construction impacts directly.
Official property website: Open the official property website ↗

Property references EG_H3

Geography matters

Location in the destination guide.

Egypt
City and extended heritage regionASW

Philae temples · Nubian Museum · Elephantine

2-3 nightsASW gateway

Old Cataract is undergoing renovation; confirm accommodation and facility availability.

In the destination or its stated resort area.

Complete hotel source record · 15 fields

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brand: ArabiaTour.com
hotel_id: EG_H3
country_iso2: EG
country: Egypt
editorial_order: 3
hotel_name: Old Cataract, Aswan (managed by Mandarin Oriental)
city_or_area: Aswan
property_type: Historic luxury hotel
shortlist_rationale: Historic Nile-side property; current management name avoids an outdated Sofitel listing.
operating_status_note: Renovation is ongoing and accommodation/facilities may be limited. Confirm available rooms and construction impacts directly.
live_rate_usd_per_room_night: Not verified, not supplied or not applicable — not zero.
official_property_url: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/aswan/old-cataract ↗
source_ids: EG_H3
source_urls: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/aswan/old-cataract ↗
advisory_source_url: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt ↗