The Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa is a large, polished resort on the east bank of the Nile in New Karnak, a short distance from Karnak Temple. It is a practical choice for families and groups who want a pool, several dining options and reliable service after a hot day among temples. Rooms are in Deluxe and King categories, with connecting rooms and Spa Suites available, and many look over the river or the gardens. Dining includes Olives for Mediterranean cooking, Silk Road for Asian dishes and Rosetta, with a shisha cafe, a poolside bar and a sunset lounge terrace that offers live entertainment. The spa has an outdoor thermal garden, a range of massages and facials, and a Nile-view infinity pool, while the outdoor pool and gardens give plenty of space to relax. A kids menu is available, and the resort feels geared to leisure stays rather than quick overnights. It is not in the old centre, so it suits travellers who enjoy a self-contained resort with easy transfers.
Location and getting around: the hotel is on the East Bank in New Karnak, roughly a kilometre from Karnak Temple, about three kilometres from Luxor Temple and the city centre, and around five kilometres from the Nile cruise departure point. Taxis are the simplest way to reach the city, and the hotel can arrange drivers and guides for the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple. The location is convenient for an early start at Karnak before the crowds.
Rooms and who it suits: the rooms are modern and comfortable, with connecting options for families, and the Spa Suites suit couples. The hotel is a good base for families, since the pool, gardens and varied restaurants keep children happy, and it is also useful for groups. It is less suited to travellers who want a historic atmosphere or to walk to bazaars and cafes in the evenings.
Good to know: check whether breakfast is included in your rate and ask for a Nile-view room when you book. The resort can be lively in peak winter weeks and quieter in summer. Book transfers from the airport in advance, and ask about packages that combine sightseeing with the stay. The rates sit in the mid-range and offer solid value for a resort with a spa and a river view.
Why stay here
- ✓Nile-view infinity pool
- ✓Spa with outdoor thermal garden
- ✓Outdoor pool and gardens
- ✓Olives Mediterranean restaurant
- ✓Silk Road Asian restaurant
- ✓Sunset lounge terrace
- ✓Connecting family rooms
- ✓Kids menu
Good questions
How far is the Hilton from Karnak?+
About a kilometre, a short taxi ride or a longer walk in cool weather. Luxor Temple is around three kilometres away.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, with pools, gardens, a kids menu, connecting rooms and varied restaurants. It suits leisure stays with a base for sightseeing trips.
Do rooms have Nile views?+
Many do, but not all, so request a river-view room when booking. The infinity pool at the spa also looks over the Nile.
