Best 5-Star Hotels in Egypt (2026/2027) – Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & the Red Sea
The best luxury hotels in Egypt for 2026 and 2027 are the Marriott Mena House, Four Seasons Nile Plaza and St. Regis in Cairo; the Hilton Luxor Resort in Luxor; the Old Cataract and Mövenpick Resort in Aswan; and the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh and Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea. Two famous names need care right now: the Winter Palace in Luxor is closed for restoration until 2027, and the Old Cataract in Aswan is open only in its historic Palace Wing while the rest is renovated.
Below you will find a comparison table, then each city in turn, with what every hotel is known for, who it suits, and which of our tours use it.
Luxury hotels in Egypt at a glance
| Hotel | City | Known for | Best for | Status, October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Mena House | Giza | Pyramid views, 19th-century palace, large gardens | First-time visitors, couples | Open |
| Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza | Cairo, Garden City | Nile views, polished service, family touches | Families, business and leisure | Open |
| The St. Regis Cairo | Cairo, Corniche | Butler service, tower views over the Nile | Travelers who want a modern landmark hotel | Open |
| Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah | Cairo, Gezira island | Island setting, wide Nile views, many restaurants | Couples, food lovers | Open |
| Kempinski Nile Hotel | Cairo, Garden City | Smaller scale, rooftop pool, balconies | Couples who prefer a quieter hotel | Open |
| Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa | Luxor | Twin infinity pools, large spa, near Karnak | Families, spa lovers | Open |
| Steigenberger Resort Achti | Luxor | Riverside gardens, felucca dock | Relaxed stays between sightseeing | Open |
| Winter Palace | Luxor | 1907 palace hotel beside Luxor Temple | History lovers | Closed, reopening 2027 as Mandarin Oriental |
| Old Cataract | Aswan | 1899 hotel, Agatha Christie, Nile terrace | Couples, history lovers | Palace Wing open; Nile Wing under renovation |
| Mövenpick Resort Aswan | Aswan, Elephantine Island | Island setting, panorama restaurant | Families | Open |
| Benben by Dhara | Aswan, Heissa Island | Nubian-style eco hotel facing Philae | Adults seeking quiet | Open (adults only) |
| The Oberoi Beach Resort Sahl Hasheesh | Near Hurghada | All-suite resort, some suites with private pools | Honeymooners, long beach stays | Open |
| Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay | Soma Bay, south of Hurghada | Lagoon pools, water sports | Active couples, families | Open |
| Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh | Sharm El Sheikh | Private beach, reef access, diving | Divers, families, couples | Open |
| Rixos Premium Seagate | Sharm El Sheikh, Nabq Bay | Ultra all-inclusive, water park next door | Families who want everything on site | Open |
Statuses change. If a hotel is central to your plans, ask for written confirmation that it is open on your dates before you pay a deposit.
Best hotels in Cairo and Giza
Marriott Mena House
Built in 1869 as a hunting lodge for Khedive Ismail and opened as a hotel in 1886, the Mena House sits in about 40 acres of gardens right beside the Giza pyramids. Rooms in the historic palace and the garden wing look out on the Great Pyramid, and its pool was the first in Egypt. It has hosted world leaders, including the 1977 Mena House conference that preceded the Camp David talks. Stay here for the view and the history, and for a short drive to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Central Cairo is further away, so plan for traffic. See our Marriott Mena House page and our guide to pyramid-view hotels in Cairo.
On our tours: the Hathor 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise, Sun Ray 10-day tour with Abu Simbel and Ptolemy 10-day tour with Alexandria.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
On the Corniche in Garden City, the Four Seasons faces the Nile from the east bank. It is known for consistent service, a full spa with indoor and outdoor pools, a wide choice of restaurants and lounges, and thoughtful extras for children. It works well for families and for travelers who want a calm, central base. More on our Four Seasons Nile Plaza page.
On our tours: the Royal Egypt Tour, 14 days.
The St. Regis Cairo
Opened in January 2021 at the northern end of the Corniche, the St. Regis is a 39-storey tower designed by Michael Graves. Every guest has access to the brand’s butler service, and the hotel has indoor and outdoor pools, a large spa and several restaurants. Choose it if you like a modern hotel with sweeping Nile views and are happy to drive to Giza.
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
Set on the southern tip of Gezira island near the Cairo Opera House, this tower has Nile views on most sides, around ten bars and restaurants, a spa and a heated outdoor pool. Zamalek and downtown are close, which makes it practical for evenings out.
On our tours: the Timeless Egypt 11-day tour.
Kempinski Nile Hotel
With around 190 rooms, the Kempinski in Garden City feels smaller and quieter than the big Corniche towers. Rooms have balconies, there is a rooftop pool with Nile views, and the afternoon tea lounge is popular. It suits couples who prefer a more intimate hotel.
Looking ahead, the historic Shepheard hotel near the Egyptian Museum is due to reopen as a Mandarin Oriental in 2027.
Best hotels in Luxor
Winter Palace (closed until 2027)
The Winter Palace opened in 1907 on the Corniche beside Luxor Temple, and Howard Carter was a regular guest during the Tutankhamun years. Mandarin Oriental took over management in early 2026 and the complex closed for a full restoration. It is expected to reopen as the Mandarin Oriental Winter Palace, Luxor, in 2027. Until then, plan on another Luxor hotel.
On our tours: the TITI Dive 8-day tour lists the Winter Palace, and on the Tut Treasure 6-day tour the Luxor hotel is confirmed when you book. Ask us to confirm the Luxor hotel for your travel dates.
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
On the east bank north of the town center and close to Karnak Temple, the Hilton has twin infinity pools above the Nile, a 12-room spa and several restaurants. More than half the rooms face the river. It is a strong choice for families and for anyone who wants a resort atmosphere after early temple visits.
On our tours: the Timeless Egypt 11-day tour.
Steigenberger Resort Achti
Also on the east bank, the Achti sits in about eight acres of gardens with two heated pools and its own felucca dock. It is a comfortable, relaxed option a few minutes from the center.
Many travelers also spend their Luxor nights on board a ship. A luxury Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan replaces several hotel nights and moves you between temples while you sleep.
Luxury hotels in Aswan
Old Cataract
Opened in 1899 above the granite rocks of the First Cataract, the Old Cataract is the hotel where Agatha Christie stayed and which is linked with Death on the Nile. Its terrace over the river and Elephantine Island is famous for sunset tea. Mandarin Oriental took over management in May 2026. The historic Palace Wing remains open while the Nile Wing is renovated, and the hotel is expected to relaunch fully as the Mandarin Oriental Old Cataract, Aswan, in 2027. If you stay before then, ask for a Palace Wing room and check what facilities are open. See our Old Cataract page.
On our tours: the Royal Egypt Tour, 14 days.
Mövenpick Resort Aswan
On Elephantine Island in the middle of the Nile, the Mövenpick is reached by its own ferry, which runs around the clock. The Panorama restaurant at the top of its tower has some of the best views in Aswan, and there is a pool and a kids’ club. It is a good family choice.
On our tours: the Timeless Egypt 11-day tour.
Benben by Dhara
This adults-only hotel stands on Heissa Island, about ten minutes by boat, looking toward Philae Temple. Built from local granite in Nubian style, it gives rooms terrace jacuzzis and has a spa offering traditional hot-sand treatments. Choose it for quiet, not for nightlife.
Luxury hotels on the Red Sea
Hurghada area: Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay
The best luxury hotels in Hurghada are mostly just outside the city. The Oberoi Beach Resort Sahl Hasheesh is an all-suite resort south of Hurghada with sea or garden views from every suite, and its Grand Suites have private pools. It is the calmest, most adult-feeling choice on this coast.
On our tours: the TITI Dive 8-day tour and the Nile Dream tour.
Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay, about 40 minutes south of Hurghada airport, has lagoon-style pools, a lazy river, water sports and a golf course nearby. It suits active couples and families. In Hurghada itself, the Steigenberger Aldau Beach Hotel offers a private beach, two pools and a dive center.
Luxury hotels in Sharm El Sheikh
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh spreads down a hillside to about a kilometer of private beach, with access to the reef and to some of the Red Sea’s best-known dive sites. It is the obvious pick for divers who want five-star comfort.
On our tours: the Hatshepsut Dive 10-day tour.
Rixos Premium Seagate in Nabq Bay runs on an ultra all-inclusive basis with around 20 restaurants and bars, seven pools, kids’ and teens’ clubs and a large water park next door. It suits families who want everything on site.
How to choose a luxury hotel in Egypt
| If you want | Consider |
|---|---|
| To wake up to the pyramids | Marriott Mena House |
| A central Cairo base with Nile views | Four Seasons Nile Plaza, St. Regis, Sofitel El Gezirah |
| Historic character in Aswan | Old Cataract (Palace Wing) |
| A resort with children in Luxor or Aswan | Hilton Luxor, Mövenpick Aswan |
| Privacy on the Red Sea | Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh |
| Diving from a five-star base | Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh |
| All-inclusive with entertainment | Rixos Premium Seagate |
A few practical points: Cairo traffic is heavy, so pick your Cairo hotel by what you will visit most. Giza suits pyramid and museum days, while the Corniche hotels suit Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo and evenings out. In Luxor and Aswan, decide first whether you want a cruise, since a ship can replace most hotel nights. On the Red Sea, the main choice is between Hurghada-area resorts, which are easier to reach from Luxor by road, and Sharm El Sheikh, which is usually reached by air.
Our tours that use these hotels
Delta Tours Egypt is a family-run operator based in Cairo, arranging travel in Egypt since 1974. Our luxury Egypt tours combine several of the hotels above with private guided sightseeing:
- Marriott Mena House: Hathor, Sun Ray, Ptolemy
- Four Seasons Nile Plaza and Old Cataract: Royal Egypt Tour
- Winter Palace: TITI Dive (confirm the Luxor hotel while it is closed)
- Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh: Nile Dream, TITI Dive
- Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh: Hatshepsut Dive
- Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah, Hilton Luxor Resort and Mövenpick Aswan: Timeless Egypt
FAQ
Which is the most famous luxury hotel in Egypt?
The Marriott Mena House in Giza and the Old Cataract in Aswan are the best known, both for their history and their views. The Winter Palace in Luxor is equally famous but is closed for restoration until 2027.
Is the Winter Palace in Luxor open?
No. It closed in early 2026 for a full restoration under Mandarin Oriental and is expected to reopen in 2027 as the Mandarin Oriental Winter Palace, Luxor.
Can I still stay at the Old Cataract in Aswan?
Yes. The historic Palace Wing stays open while the Nile Wing is renovated. The hotel is due to relaunch fully under Mandarin Oriental in 2027.
What are the best hotels in Cairo for pyramid views?
The Marriott Mena House has the closest and most famous pyramid views. If you prefer a central location, stay on the Nile and visit Giza by car.
What are the luxury hotels in Sharm El Sheikh?
The Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is the leading choice for privacy and diving, while Rixos Premium Seagate suits families who want an all-inclusive resort.
Should I choose a Nile cruise or hotels in Luxor and Aswan?
A cruise moves you between temples with less driving and is often better value. Hotels give you more space and flexibility. Many travelers combine three or four cruise nights with one or two hotel nights in Aswan.
If you would like these hotels built into one itinerary with private guides and transfers, send us your dates and we will prepare a tailor-made luxury Egypt tour quote.
