Sitting on the bank of the glorious River Nile with views of the iconic hills of Valley of the Kings poking from behind a line of green trees, Steigenberger Resort Achti is a luxury 5-star stay and is of the best hotels in Luxor, with services fit for royalty, gorgeous villa-style suites, lush tropical gardens, and delicious food with a mix of international and traditional Egyptian cuisine.

In fact, Steigenberger’s reputation invited some of the most famous celebrities in history like Princess Diana, Queen of Belgium, Queen Mathilde and even former American president George Bush, per Conolly Cove, to rest and relax in the hotel’s beautiful rooms.

Now, you can also stay in this gorgeous hotel without breaking your bank. Here’s why Steigenberger Resort Achti is one of the best place to stay in Luxor and why it attracted the prestigious and nobles.

Beautiful Suite Rooms

Unlike typical hotels, Steigenberger Resort come with both apartment suites and villa-style suites, depending on the guests’ booking. Each room has its own unique feature with either a balcony or a living room. That said, all rooms have ensuite bathrooms, TV, free WiFi, tea machines, air conditioning along with many other amenities.

We stayed in a superior double room suite with a small living area. Unlike the apartments, this villa-style room is surrounded by lush green gardens and has a privacy that feels homely. With beautiful decor styling the interior of these rooms, one would understood why many royals chose this luxury hotels in Luxor as a place to stay.

Stand on the Edge of the Nile

Steigenberger’s location right at the East bank of the River Nile makes it a perfect relaxing spot to explore the famous waters and take a lovely evening stroll along its path. With the Nile stretching as far as the eye can see and view of the Valley of the Kings, this hotel gives you great insta-worthy spots to capture memorable images.

You can also get felucca rides from the hotel to enjoy sailing in the river or to cross over to the West bank to visit ancient sites like Hatshepsut’s Temple, Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Kings. This advantage also makes Steigenberger one of, if not the most, popular hotels along the Nile river.

Closely Located to Luxor Temple, Karnak and the Airport

Another factor that makes Steigenberger popular amongst travelers to Egypt is that it is one of the closest hotels to Luxor temple and Karnak. Both these places can get extremely crowded due to its relevance and popularity to ancient Egypt, so staying close by mean you can get there in five minutes during the hours when the crowds are almost nonexistent (which are usually in the morning and towards the afternoon).

The hotel is also close to Luxor airport, taking only around 10-15 minutes to get there without any traffic. There are also plenty of riverside restaurants close to Steigenberger that serves delicious local and unique delicacies like shawarmas wrapped in crepe, which is a must try while you’re in the city.

Restaurant

With a mix of delightful dishes hailing from traditional Egyptian cuisine as well as international ones, Karnak restaurant at the hotel satisfies all taste buds. Guests can choose anything from Italian spaghetti or grab a plate during their buffet hours (breakfast and dinner) to try out various dishes for EGP 400 per person. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating.

If you book the hotel rooms with the breakfast option, we recommend coming in earlier during breakfast time as a couple of their dishes tend to get over quicker due to high demand.

Walk Around Lush Greenery

Surrounded by lush green trees and many colorful flora, Steigenberger makes the perfect place to stay and wind-down for exhausted travelers. Make use of your remaining days in Luxor by taking a slow stroll through the perfectly maintained gardens and long walkways lined with trees and lights.

One might think that this is a popular activity amongst the guests but the walkways are so long that you can savor the environment without people bothering you. The fresh air and calm breeze accompanies you as you take a stroll under the shade of the canopies. This makes walking or jogging around the resort a soothing experience.

Other Amenities

Steigenberger Resort Luxor also has plenty of other amenities including a swimming pool, gym, spas and salons, and even souvenir shops inside the resort. So if you plan to make last minute purchases but don’t want to step out into the streets, then you’ll find plenty of beautiful shelf decors and souvenirs to take back home with you.

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