 This
is another first for us from the standpoint of hotel
reviews. Actually, it is not a review at all, but rather more
of a pictorial, as this hotel has not yet opened. People who
have traveled to Egypt and Luxor, and particularly those who
have stayed at the Sonesta St.
George, have witnessed the
construction of this hotel for some time now, as it is the Le
Meridien located just next door. I had intended on
visiting the hotel for a review, but I was unaware that it had
not yet been completed. This is, of course, a
sneak preview, and demonstrates that baksheesh in Egypt is not
always a bad thing. I must admit that I wasn't shown the hotel
by regular management.
 Judging
from the rooms that are furnished and appear ready for
occupancy, we suspect that this five star Le Meridien hotel is
not far from opening. I walked about its halls, terrace,
courtyards and was impressed by the refined design work that
went into its construction. It is a fairly large facility,
with a lobby area followed by an large open courtyard and then
the what appears to be the main accommodation area. Behind the hotel on the Nile side is a
huge terrace area extending down close to the Nile river bank.
This hotel chain with a number of facilities in Egypt has a
good reputation for service and hospitality, and we are sure
that when opened, the Luxor hotel will continue this
tradition. It will also provide a great deal more competition
for the other five star hotels in the most touristic of
Egyptian cities.
 
Interior showing the lobby and check-in area
 
Lobby Chandelier and part of the interior open courtyard
 
The Nile side patios and swimming pool
The ceiling in the accommodation section of the hotel
Nile facade of the hotel
Above: A standard room and a large terrace balcony
 
Above: A hotel suite
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