NEED TO KNOW

• The resort nestles in 48 acres of gentle hills, which slope down to an 850-metre private beach
• The 281 rooms, bungalows and suites have views of the Nile or the hotel's tropical gardens
• Choose from Mediterranean cuisine at the Karnak Restaurant, Italian at La Mamma, or Indian at the Agra. Snacks are available from the Sukkareya and Poolside Bars
• The spa offers an extensive massage and treatment menu, including an Arabian coffee scrub and a refreshing honey sesame pouch wrap
• Two outdoor swimming pools (heated in winter), one of which sits right on the bank of the Nile, and a children's pool
• Other facilities include a two floodlit tennis courts, a volleyball court, table tennis, billiards, mini croquet and a jogging track

THE HOTEL
Inspired by the local Arab architecture, the Sheraton Luxor is superbly located in quiet, secluded tropical gardens in the heart of Luxor. The resort offers the largest panoramic view of the river in Luxor.

The rooms and suites are lovely. Light and airy, they are located either in the main building or in the separate bungalows area, and all feature the specially developed Sheraton Sweet sleeperSM Beds with 100% combed cotton cover sheets and sumptuous white goose feather and down pillows.

This hotel is ideal as relaxed based from which to explore the sights and sounds of historic Luxor.

For a relaxing afternoon, you can hang out in the "Sunset Area", where you can enjoy soft music while watching the beautiful sunset by the Nile.