Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

This Victorian palace on the banks of the Nile, built in 1886, is where Howard Carter announced his discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. Agatha Christie wrote 'Death on the Nile' in its garden.

Amenities: pool, fitness, restaurant, bar, concierge, room-service, wifi, garden

Nearby: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple