Guest Book

Absolute gem

"Wonderful stay and great if you want to get away from the main tourist scene. I stayed there once before in 2010 and standards remain excellent although as with the rest of Luxor tourist numbers are well down and there was only one other set of guests.

In Mara's absence the hotel was being run buy two young Egyptian chaps who set the bar very high in terms of customer service. Nothing was too much trouble for them whether it was early breakfasts, arranging a bicycle to hire or anything else.

Mara had kindly arranged two excellent tours for me before I arrived which came with driver and a very good guide (North to Dendra and South to Philae) and I would recommend both.

The actual hotel is interesting being on the far (non tourist) side of the railways tracks about 8 minutes walk from the station and 20 minutes to Luxor temple. It's down a quite but safe side street. The location may be a consideration for some people as you are away from the main sites and restaurants but taxis are cheap if needed and Mara house has a couple on call.

The rooms are large with a bedroom and separate living room with fridge and sink. I slept well although you are 'in range' of an early morning call to prayer although the same could be said of many places.

In terms of deciding to book the location is the main swing factor given the excellent service can be taken as read. If you are happy to be in a 'local' area away from tourists and the centre then this is an excellent option.

If you are looking for the 5* experience or simply want a view over the Nile with inbuilt restaurant and room service probably not for you."

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