Sonesta St. George, Luxor

The short answer

Sonesta St George is a hotel stay in central Luxor, near Luxor Temple, arranged through Discovery Tours Egypt.

• Luxury

Snapshot

Good to know

Duration

1 night

Travel style

Hotel stay

Accommodation

5-star hotel

Destinations

Luxor

Includes

Room rate per room per night · Bed and Breakfast rate · Breakfast buffet · Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas · Use of outdoor pool and gym · Front desk and concierge assistance

Best for

Couples · Families · City-break travellers · Guests seeking on-site wellness facilities

Background

The facts

Suited to

Is this for you?

What lingers

• 01Nile-facing rooms with private balconies overlooking the Nile; sunrise views toward Luxor Temple most mornings.
• 02Garden-side outdoor pool, daybeds and pool bar on the East Bank beside the Corniche promenade.
• 03Walking access to Luxor Museum and Luxor Temple; short taxi rides to Karnak Temple and Luxor West Bank.
• 04Two on-site restaurants and a riverside terrace; local dishes, international menu and an early breakfast option.
• 05We recommend Sonesta St George for pre-cruise or post-cruise nights; it keeps you on Luxor's East Bank, near Luxor Temple.

Worth knowing

How this compares

Budget city hotels may focus on the room rate and location; Sonesta St George adds an outdoor pool, spa and gym at its central Nile-side address. Unlike a room-only booking, the rate we arrange here is Bed and Breakfast, with a daily breakfast buffet.

Choose your room

Featured rooms

On property

What's here

• Business centre
• Spa
• Gym
• Wi-Fi
• Concierge
• Swimming pool
• Bar

Bundled in

• 🍳Breakfast

The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

1. 01

   Ask whether your room faces the city or has a balcony before confirming, as these are different room options.

2. 02

   Check locally whether city or tourism taxes are payable, since they are not included in the stated rate.

3. 03

   Budget separately for spa treatments and salon services unless you have booked and paid for them in advance.

4. 04

   Allow extra time for West Bank visits, which require crossing the Nile from central Luxor.

Plan around price

When to book

Cheapest in Jul 2026 from £39 pps/night. Most expensive in Nov 2026 at £76 pps/night.

Tailor it

Make it yours

Room choices range from standard city-view rooms to suites with balconies; ask about the available options when booking. We arrange room bookings on Bed and Breakfast rates, and airport transfers can be arranged separately if requested.

Your own specialist deals with each request before you book.

Accessibility

Who can join this

The Sonesta St George has level access at the main entrance, a guest lift to upper floors and step-free routes to most public areas. Some accessible room features, including wider doorways, may be available on request and are subject to confirmation by the hotel. Please tell us before booking if you need a roll-in shower, a ground-floor room or help with luggage. The outdoor pool is reached by steps and has no pool hoist. Some dining terraces and outdoor areas also have steps. Paving along the Nile Corniche and nearby streets can be uneven, which may make wheelchair or mobility-scooter travel difficult. Luxor Temple has uneven ancient stone and steps, separate from the hotel facilities.

Before you go

What to pack & wear

While you're here

Worth pairing

• Luxor Temple20 min walk
• Luxor Museum3 km
• Karnak Temple5 km
• Mummification Museum25 min walk

Why book this with us

Three reasons, stated plainly

1. 01

   Riverside rooms available on Corniche El Nile Street

2. 02

   Breakfast included on the arranged Bed and Breakfast rate

3. 03

   Pool and gym access included in the room rate

– Responsible travel

How we travel here

We arrange reservations and local support at the Sonesta St George as a licensed Egyptian tour operator. The hotel uses local suppliers for restaurant produce and provisions, and recruits many staff from Luxor Governorate. Guests usually reach the hotel by taxi or private car; transfers we arrange use air-conditioned sedans or minibuses, with vehicles subject to local safety checks. The hotel reports a linen-reuse programme and separation of glass, paper and plastic for recycling where local services allow. Refillable bathroom amenities may be available on request. These measures do not remove the impact of travel or guarantee that every item is recycled. Spending at the hotel and tips paid directly to staff support local livelihoods.

• Licensed Egyptologist guides

  State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years

• Fair wages on the ground

  Drivers + guides paid above market

• Site preservation

  We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs

• Local teams, real help

  Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh

·In summary

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

1. 01How do I get from Luxor Airport to Sonesta St George?

   We arrange private transfers between Luxor Airport and Sonesta St George, meeting you at arrivals. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator we provide meet-and-greet, baggage assistance and English-speaking drivers. Transfer time depends on traffic; typical journeys in Luxor are around 20–30 minutes. Late arrival or flight delays are handled by our local team – please send flight details in your booking notes.
2. 02Is breakfast included at Sonesta St George?

   Whether breakfast is included depends on the rate you book; we confirm the board basis at reservation. Common board options are room-only, bed-and-breakfast or half-board, but each booking is different. Tell us about any dietary requirements and we will inform the hotel and confirm availability. Supplements for upgraded dining plans are arranged at booking and shown on your itinerary.
3. 03Can you book guided tours from the hotel?

   Yes – we can book private guided excursions from Sonesta St George with our Egyptologists. Typical excursions include Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and West Bank sites such as the Valley of the Kings. We time early-start pickups where needed (many West Bank visits leave before sunrise) and handle boat crossings and entrance tickets. Expect walking on uneven stone and limited shade at some sites; we advise sun protection and good shoes.
4. 04Do rooms at Sonesta St George offer Nile views?

   Room views vary by room type; we will request a Nile-view room if you specify it at booking. River-side rooms are usually limited and can carry a supplement; views cannot be guaranteed until hotel allocation. If a guaranteed Nile view is important, tell us at enquiry and we will note it and seek written confirmation from the hotel. We also confirm balcony or twin/double bed preferences.
5. 05Are the rooms accessible for wheelchair users?

   We confirm accessibility features – step-free access, lifts and adapted bathrooms – for each booking before you travel. Many older buildings in Luxor have thresholds, steps or uneven paving near entrances and along the corniche. Tell us the passenger’s exact mobility needs (wheelchair type, transfer method) and we will match room options and arrange an accessible vehicle where feasible. Some requirements may need advance notice to the hotel.
6. 06What are the hotel check-in and check-out times and can you arrange early check-in?

   Check-in and check-out times vary by hotel; we confirm Sonesta St George’s exact times for your reservation. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to hotel availability and may incur a supplement. If you need luggage hold on arrival or departure, we will request storage and arrange a driver to meet later transfers. Please provide arrival and departure flight times when you book.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms