Aswan Plaza Hotel

The location is great and, in general, the hotel is fine, but the breakfast was old and not fresh, and one of the evaluators wasn’t working. The worst part was when the busboy/steward broke one of my things while storing our luggage. I heard it and came back to check. When I asked if he’d broken something, he tried to hide it. I saw my stuff and asked again, and all he said was “oh.” Later, when we got our luggage back, the receptionist asked how our stay had been. The same busboy/steward was there, and even after I explained what happened, he still didn’t apologize. We got no compensation, just one apology from the receptionist. Anyway, enjoy your time at the hotel. Hope your things stay safe.

The rooms were roomy, clean, and really nice, and the staff were friendly. I also liked the little bakery selection at breakfast. There was no WiFi, though, and breakfast didn’t suit us. They had potato puree but no falafel, and just instant coffee packets, while our previous hotel served pots of coffee. The yoghurt was sitting out without ice, and nobody was at the egg station, so my boyfriend had to make his own eggs. I got excited thinking there was soup, but it was just full of beans. Very limited choices for me.

The food surprised us in a good way. The seafood soup, mixed grill, grilled chicken, and fried fish were all excellent, so we didn’t need to search around Aswan for dinner. The rooms are huge, often with a free upgrade facing the Nile, and the staff are warm and try hard, even when their English isn’t fluent. That’s part of the charm. It’s right in the city center, with no boat crossing needed, so getting around and joining tours is easy. The rooms feel a little old and could use renovation, but the space, working AC, location, and hospitality make it worthwhile. I’d absolutely stay again.

The location is great, right by the Nile, shops, and markets, but that also means city noise and the sound of the prayer call. Our room had a Nile view, the bed was comfortable, the place was relatively clean, and there was air conditioning. The shower was tiny and the floor uneven, and street noise carried into the room at night. Breakfast was fine. At the front desk, the staff seemed apathetic and slow. They offered to have someone bring our bags down in the morning, and we said we could do it ourselves. Someone still took them and followed us to the car asking for tips for a service we’d declined. I don’t think this is a four-star hotel.