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 puts you on Luxor’s Nile Corniche, handy for Luxor Temple and the Nile cruise moorings. Choose it over other Luxor hotels for its riverfront setting and five-star stay. Rooms have Nile, river, or garden views, and some include a terrace or bathtub. For extra space, the Imperial King Suite has a living room and balcony. The hotel suits travelers who want to stay by the Nile while exploring Luxor’s temples and museum.
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 | $58 | about 0.6 km |
Our view
Our view of Sofitel Winter Palace
Yes, if
- Travelers who want a Nile-side base near Luxor Temple
- Couples seeking a five-star stay with river-view room choices
- Travelers who want a suite with a living room and balcony
Maybe not, if
- Families who need a dedicated family-size room type
- Room to ask for
- Ask for the Imperial King Suite if you want a living room and balcony.
- Worth knowing
- Families may find the room choices less suited to them, as there are no family-size types.
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
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. 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
