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Mandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan
Mandarin OrientalUltra-LuxuryCountryside

Aswan, Egypt

138 rooms
Thomas Cook (1899) / Victorian & Moorish Clifftop Grand Palace Architecture
Aswan, Egypt

Rooms & Suites

Mandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan Rooms & Suites

Accommodations at Old Cataract Aswan comprise 138 rooms and suites styled in Victorian mahogany and Moorish arabesques with private balconies, featuring direct River Nile and Elephantine Island views, plush king beds, and marble bathrooms with clawfoot tubs, TV mirrors, and custom bath amenities.

3 categories on the live list

Before you book a room

  • All 138 rooms feature Victorian mahogany or contemporary Nile wing decor, and Nile views.
  • Suites feature private wrap-around terraces and direct vistas of Elephantine Island.

Category 1

Deluxe King Room with River Nile Balcony

A stately Victorian room featuring mahogany wood, direct Nile balcony, king bed, and marble bath with clawfoot tub.

45 m² / 484 sq ft

Category 2

Four Seasons Executive One-Bedroom Palace Suite

Spacious heritage suite featuring separate living salon, panoramic Nile balcony, king bed, and luxury marble bath.

85 m² / 914 sq ft

Category 3

The Agatha Christie Master Presidential Compound

The pinnacle luxury residence where Agatha Christie stayed, featuring antique salon, Nile terrace, and host.

160 m² / 1,722 sq ft

Mandarin Oriental, Old Cataract Aswan rooms FAQ

How many rooms does Old Cataract Aswan have?
The historic palace features 138 luxury rooms and executive suites across the Palace and Nile wings.
Do rooms offer views of the Nile?
Yes, Nile View rooms and suites feature private furnished balconies overlooking the River Nile and Elephantine Island.
What is The Agatha Christie Master Presidential Compound?
It is a 160 m² luxury suite where Agatha Christie stayed, featuring antique salon, Nile terrace, and host.
What room categories exist?
Categories include Deluxe Nile (45 m²), Palace Suites (85 m²), and Presidential Suites (160 m²).

Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026