Movenpick Resort Aswan

Opinion

Modern style property that lends itself well to the corporate and meetings market but is equally appealing to couples and families wanting the facilities provided by an internationally recognisable brand name. Although only a short ferry trip from the busy town, it offers a quiet ambience.

Exterior

The tower of this property is the most striking feature from afar but as the ferry draws near, the attractive gardens and 6-storey building become more apparent.

The docking area on the island is wide and steps lead up the jetty, with a path meandering its way through the neatly tended gardens of lawn, shrubberies and palm trees.

A large flag bedecked forecourt is backed by the main entrance where the windowed 2nd-floor acts as an integral portico over the doors.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: All rooms

Storeys: 5

Built Year: 1990

Interior

An expansive ground-floor lobby reaches the depth of the property with highly polished floors, floor-to-ceiling windows to the front and one side and a central stairway. There is a long wooden front reception counter and stylish cushioned square bench-like sofas.

To the rear, beyond elevators, there are boutiques. The 1st -floor, reached by steps and lifts, provide main communal ambience with a lavishly appointed lounge bar separated by a glass partition beyond which is the extensive main restaurant both venues having indoor and terrace seating and panoramic windows. There is additional dining atop the tower.

Rooms: 226

Grounds

Grounds to the south run parallel to the restaurant from which large doors open onto a terrace area. A well tendered lawn with shrubberies extends towards the large swimming pool deck around which the paved deck has sunloungers, parasols and palm trees providing additional shade.

The 2nd restaurant and bar is located by the pool with indoor and a large shaded outdoor area with bistro-style furnishings. Bedrooms situated within the main building overlook the grounds, some facing over the pool with town views across the river, others in the northern wing with river and either town or West Bank views.

Grounds at the northern end of the island are largely laid to lawn with attractive gardens. On the same level as the main bar, there is a broad roof terrace.

Location

Area Type: Visible from most of the town but accessible only by ferry, this property has a prominent location on Elephantine Island in the middle the river. The private mooring area is located below the Corniche at the edge of a small public park and the ferry journey takes 10 mins. Transfer from Aswan Airport 20 mins plus ferry.

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