Sofitel Winter Palace
The short answer
Sofitel Winter Palace is a 5-star hotel in Luxor, about 0.3 km from Luxor Temple and about 7.5 km from Luxor International Airport. Rates are breakfast included, with check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00. Under renovation — temporarily closed.
The hotel
About Sofitel Winter Palace
Sofitel Winter Palace earns its place among Luxor’s top hotels with a Corniche El Nile address and Nile, river, and garden views. Choose it for a five-star base in the heart of the city, with Luxor Temple and the Nile cruise moorings nearby. Room options include suites, and some feature a terrace, bathtub, or living room. For a more spacious stay, the Imperial King Suite pairs a living room with a balcony and view.
Location
Where Sofitel Winter Palace is
Sofitel Winter Palace is at Corniche El Nile. Luxor Temple is about 0.3 km away in a straight line.
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| Place | Distance |
|---|---|
| 1Luxor Temple | about 0.3 km |
| 2Luxor Nile cruise moorings (Corniche, approximate area) | about 0.6 km |
| 3Luxor Museum | about 1.4 km |
| 4Karnak Temple | about 3.2 km |
| 5Colossi of Memnon | about 3.7 km |
| 6Temple of Hatshepsut | about 5.5 km |
| 7Valley of the Kings | about 6.0 km |
Straight-line distances from the hotel's map position; driving takes longer. Coast and Nile: Natural Earth.
Under renovation — temporarily closed
Room rates are not shown while Sofitel Winter Palace is closed. Contact us and we will suggest an alternative, or tell you when it reopens.
Nearby choices
How Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor compares
Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor next to the 3 nearest hotels we book in the same area. Prices are from, per person per night, two sharing.
| Hotel | Class | Board | From | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor | 5-star | Bed & Breakfast | On request | This hotel |
| Pavillon Winter Luxor | 5-star | Bed & Breakfast | On request | about 0.2 km |
| Iberotel, Aracan | 4-star | Bed & Breakfast | $72 | about 0.3 km |
| Nile Castle Luxor Hotel | 4-star | Bed & Breakfast | $63 | about 0.6 km |
Our view
Our view of Sofitel Winter Palace
Yes, if
- Travelers who want a five-star stay on Luxor’s Corniche El Nile
- Couples looking for a suite with a living room and balcony
- Travelers who want to stay near Luxor Temple and Nile cruise moorings
Maybe not, if
- Families who need a dedicated family-size room type
- Room to ask for
- Ask for the Imperial King Suite with Balcony and View for its separate living room and balcony.
- Worth knowing
- Families needing a dedicated family-size room type may find the room selection less suited to their needs.
From the hotel
Day trips from Luxor
Day trips that start in Luxor, easy to add to a stay at Sofitel Winter Palace.
On property
What's here
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Spa
- Bar
- Swimming pool
- Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Airport shuttle
Before you go
Good to know at Sofitel Winter Palace
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 5-star
- Address
- Corniche El Nile
- Booking
- On request: we confirm availability within 24 hours, nothing to pay until then
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What time is check-in at Sofitel Winter Palace?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Tell us if you need an early check-in or late check-out and we'll request it.02How far is Sofitel Winter Palace from Luxor Temple?
Sofitel Winter Palace is about 0.3 km from Luxor Temple in a straight line, and about 7.5 km from Luxor International Airport. Driving takes longer.03Is breakfast included at Sofitel Winter Palace?
Yes. Our rates at Sofitel Winter Palace are breakfast included.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Last updated Product ID: HTL-LUX-260194
At a glance
- Area
- Corniche El Nile, Luxor
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 12:00
- Rooms
- 17 room types
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 5-star
