The Sheraton Luxor Resort is a landmark hotel on the Nile corniche in Luxor, Egypt — one of the most historically important cities in the world and the site of the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes. Set in gardens stretching to the banks of the Nile, the Sheraton Luxor combines the reliability and international standards of the Sheraton brand (part of Marriott International) with a position that places guests at the centre of the world’s greatest concentration of ancient monuments. Walking out of the hotel, guests are immediately in the context of 3,000 years of Egyptian history — Luxor Temple is close by, Karnak Temple is a short ride away, and the Valley of the Kings lies across the Nile on the west bank.
The Sheraton Luxor Resort provides well-appointed rooms and suites with air conditioning, private bathroom and balcony — many with Nile views across the river and the palm-lined corniche. The large outdoor swimming pool set within the hotel’s gardens is one of the resort’s centrepieces: a welcome retreat from Luxor’s warm days, with pool-bar service and the palm-shaded gardens providing a cool and pleasant environment between excursions. The hotel’s restaurants cover international cuisine and Egyptian specialties, and the Sheraton’s service standards ensure a consistently comfortable stay. The Nile corniche in front of the hotel is a pleasant promenade lined with trees and horse-drawn carriages, and the hotel’s felucca landing allows guests to take traditional sailing boat trips on the Nile directly from the property.
Luxor sits on both banks of the Nile, with distinct attractions on each side. On the east bank (where the Sheraton stands), the Luxor Temple is one of the most beautifully preserved ancient temples in Egypt — particularly spectacular when illuminated at night, creating a golden glow visible from the corniche. Karnak Temple (3 km north) is the largest religious complex ever built by any civilisation: the Great Hypostyle Hall alone — 134 massive columns covered in hieroglyphic reliefs — is one of the most overwhelming architectural spaces in existence. The Luxor Museum houses an exceptional collection of New Kingdom artefacts. On the west bank (reached by local ferry or hotel boat), the Valley of the Kings contains over 60 royal tombs including those of Tutankhamun, Ramesses II and Seti I. The Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Queens complete a west bank offering that could occupy several full days. Hot air balloon flights over the west bank at sunrise are among the great travel experiences in the world.
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The Sheraton Luxor Resort is located on the Nile corniche on the east bank of Luxor, Egypt — within walking distance of Luxor Temple and close to the Luxor Museum. Luxor International Airport (LXR) is approximately 8 km away. The hotel’s Nile-side position gives it easy access to the west bank ferry for the Valley of the Kings and other west bank sites.
The Sheraton Luxor is surrounded by the greatest concentration of ancient monuments in the world. Walking distance: Luxor Temple (spectacular at night), the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Luxor Museum. Short ride: Karnak Temple and its Great Hypostyle Hall (3 km north). West bank by ferry: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Queens and the Ramesseum. Hot air balloon flights over the west bank sites at dawn are strongly recommended.
Yes — traditional Egyptian felucca sailing boats can be hired directly from the Nile-side landing at the Sheraton Luxor. Felucca trips on the Nile are one of the most pleasant ways to experience Luxor — the boats sail silently upstream and downstream with the Nile breeze, passing the temples, riverside villages and palm-lined banks of the river. Trips range from an hour’s evening cruise watching the sunset over the west bank hills to longer excursions to Banana Island.
The most straightforward way is by local ferry from the east bank landing near the hotel to the west bank, followed by a taxi or minibus to the Valley of the Kings (approximately 10 km from the ferry landing). Many hotels including the Sheraton can arrange guided excursions or private cars for the west bank. The most memorable way is to join a hot air balloon flight at dawn — most operators collect guests from the hotel, fly over the west bank sites at sunrise and deliver guests to the Valley of the Kings for their visit directly after landing.
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