Philae Hotel Aswan

Honestly, I don't know how they have the various 5-star ratings. When I went there recently, I was thoroughly disappointed. There is no lift and no wifi in the rooms. We got fairly dodgy vibes and I would definitely not recommend this to anyone, particularly families with kids.

We got a one bedroom apartment located on the 5th floor facing the Nile. There is a kitchenette and a sitting area. There is no elevator so if you do not want to climb the stairs you should get a room on a lower floor. This hotel does not provide standard amenities including hygiene products (body wash, shampoo, and conditioner) except a bright blue color bar soap. The towels are in very bad shape and should have been replaced years ago. The hotel says wifi is available in the lobby but there was no wifi in the lobby for the two days we were there. The breakfast was very basic and did not start until 7:30 am. You can request a breakfast box if you need to leave early for Abu Simbel. I think the breakfast box was better than the breakfast they served in the restaurant on the 2nd floor. The location of the hotel is very convenient. If I visit Aswan again I will stay somewhere else.

The hotel is very good and the staff is very nice and friendly. The location is in the heart of the city and overlooking the fascinating view of the legendary river Nile. Highly recommended for budget travelers.

The hotel is Very decent and clean. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. The great thing is that the hotel is close to every attraction in Aswan. Its location is great and on the Nile. The rooms are very clean with great view on the Nile.

No WiFi but ironically I have two refrigerators in my room, water pressure is too weak to do a basic shower even for a small size Asian, no elevate, mattress is as hard as towers, flies are in the room, towers look not so clean, rooms are too old, it definitely and desperately needs a renovation! Location is probably the only highlight,

Hotel itself is okay …but there is no WI -FI, unless you’re happy to sit in the foyer. When I complained, they did say that they are aware and getting it fixed, so maybe it will be soon. Only when you don’t have it do you realise how reliant on it we are these days.

The hotel needs good maintenance, also an eye opener there is NO Lift. So people who have difficulties climbing stairs watch out. The amenities are old World charm. Things are in need for repair. However staff is helpful, supportive and hospitable.

My son and I had a wonderful time at Philae Hotel. The staff and management are lovely. They arranged for us excursions on the Nile using local boats and were very helpful in giving advice. Our room looking over the Nile was very comfortable and nicely decorated with Arabic calligraphy prints on the curtains. Thank you for making our stay in Aswan memorable.