Sunday 2 January 2011

Aswan Oberoi Hotel

Name: Aswan Oberoi Hotel -HP RP D F R W E OR
Category: * * * * *
City: Aswan
Address: Elephantine Island P.O Box 62, Aswan
Location: Aswan
Phone: +20-97-314666 , +20-97-314667 , +20-97-314668
Fax: +20-97-323485/313588

Description and Services
It is difficult to imagine a more idyllic spot than Egypt's most southerly town of Aswan. With its row of waterfront shops, congenial climate and friendly outgoing people the little town has an appealing and gentle charm all its own. A noted winter resort, Aswan is most attractively approached by The Nile Cruiser from the ancient city of Luxor. Just beyond Aswan lies Abu Simbel, one of Egypt's greatest monuments. The colossal temple, built in 1300 BC, was plucked bodily from the rising waters behind the Aswan dam in 1963 and rebuilt stone by stone above the high water mark. It took over five years to reconstruct and the temple remains today an extraordinary symbol of devoted care and attention to detail. Caring is a way of life in Aswan and nowhere more so than at the Aswan Oberoi where the famous health Spa attracts almost as many visitors as the temples of ancient Nubia. Barely an hour's flight from Cairo or a leisurely four-day trip by the Nile Cruiser from Luxor, the Aswan Oberoi is one of Egypt's most sought-after retreats. Quietly secluded among the gardens of Elephantine Island, the luxuriously appointed resort hotel and its gracious staff have restored hotel and its gracious staff have restored many a guest to health and vigor. The dry climate and magnificent Nile location, the golden desert sands and the extraordinary sense of Egypt's ancient past induce a deep restorative calm that has to be experienced to be believed. The beautiful furnishings, relaxed atmosphere and superb recreation and health facilities at the Spa make the transformation complete.

Facilities

RESTAURANTS

THE ORANGERY - Modern style, green and white decor, Indian and Continental cuisine, diet menu available. Open: 24 hours; Seats: 220

THE NASHWA - Traditional style, gold and maroon decor. French cuisine, silver service. Opening hours: 7:00pm - 11:00pm; Seats: 110

LA PERLA - Italian decor, modern style, Italian cuisine. Opening hours: 12 noon - 03:00pm and 07:00 - 11:00pm; Seats:100

THE PERGOLA - Pool side coffee shop, outdoor; Continental, Oriental cuisine, Barbecue and Indian specialties, diet menu available. Opening hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm; Seat:80

OTHER

Disco

THE ELEPHANTINE BAR - Traditional style, maroon decor, wooden paneling, 24 hours; Seat:60

THE TOWER BAR - 12th floor with wrap-around glazing, panoramic view of the Nile river and Aswan. (Under renovation)

Every one of the 190 rooms, 38 duplexes and 8 villas at the Aswan Oberoi has been designed for peaceful relaxation.

Comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated in soft muted tones, each room leads out onto its own private balcony with dramatic views of the Nile and the desert beyond.

Each room has individually controlled air conditioning, direct-dial telephones and fully marbled bathrooms en-suite, complete with personal toiletry and individual bathrobes.

The magnificent duplex suites are located on two levels with separate sleeping and living/dining areas.

And beyond the main hotel are 8 exclusive villas each leading to its own private garden.

Room and valet service are provided round the clock.

The Aswan Oberoi's dramatic island location and reputation for first class service and organization makes it the ideal spot for meetings and conferences.

Elegant function rooms provide the perfect setting for banquets or meetings and for seminars the hotel can provide audio-visual aids, projector and secretarial services. There is also a car park and a travel desk.

Even the toughest conference is not all work, however, and the magnificent outdoor pool and recreation facilities at the Aswan Oberoi make it especially attractive. The hotel also has a shopping arcade and for the keen outdoor type, there are opportunities for sailing.

An outstanding feature of the Aswan Oberoi is the magnificent health Spa with its emphasis on rest and rejuvenation.

There is a gymnasium with professional instructors, jogging trails, tennis and swimming, steam and massage rooms, saunas, whirlpool baths and a bracing chill pool.

Outdoors, there is the famous "sand-pit", a soothing traditional remedy for muscular aches and pains and rheumatic problems. And for lumbago sufferers there is a clinic offering specialised treatment and therapeutic massage.

During breaks from treatment, guest can enjoy fresh fruit juices and light snacks in the Lounge

Non Smoking Rooms: YES

Room Service: 24 hours

Rooms with connecting doors: No (Suites and villas only)

Family rooms available: Yes, 38 suites and 16 half villas

Parking lot: 10 spaces (free of charge)

3 outdoor swimming pool

1 outdoor tennis courts with floodlights

Jogging track

Babysitter

Wheelchair

Doctor/Medical Facilities

Valet service

Safe deposit box

Facsimile

Air-conditioning

Minibar

Radio

Color TV/remote control

Satellite/Channels

Dressing room

Smoke detectors

24 hours on-site security

The hotel is a US government fire safety approved hotel

Hairdresser/Barber

Newsagent/ Books

Souvenir shop

Tobacco shop

Bank