Death on the Nile hotel: Does it really exist?

Among the jaw-dropping filming locations of “Death on the Nile” movie is a majestic, legendary hotel!

Have you seen it or not yet? Prepare for old-world glamour, imaginative suspense and breathtaking photography! The 2022 remake of the classic movie “Death on the Nile” also includes some really jaw-dropping settings at a majestic hotel by the river Nile. We are talking about the famous Old Cataract Hotel that goes back to 1899 when it was created by Thomas Cook to appeal to European travellers. Since then, with a name inspired by the marriage of the river and the pink granite wall that forms the first cataract of the Nile, the hotel has offered its hospitality to famous guests including Tsar Nicholas II, Winston Churchill, Howard Carter, Margaret Thatcher, Princess Diana, and Agatha Christie herself who wrote the novel Death on the Nile while staying there.

In 1978 the novel turned into an iconic movie which was shot at this stunning Victorian Palace. But what about the awesome hotel that appears grandly from pink granite stairs in the 2022’s remake? Is it the real thing? According to the official information that was given about the filming locations of Kenneth Branagh’s remake, the magnificent Death on the Nile hotel was recreated at the Longcross Studios. The production team made a replica based on visuals captured during their trip to the actual Aswan’s luxurious hotel.

A still from the 1978 movie showing Old Cataract Hotel in the background

Nevertheless, we have good news for everyone that has seen the movie and got carried away by the magnificent settings. Old Cataract Hotel which has been renovated and reopened in 2011 is now Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel offering five-star services at this beautiful spot across Elephantine Island.

A historic hotel, where heritage meets modernity, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel, overlooks the world’s longest river and boasts a unique ambiance found only in hotels with such rich culture.  Guests can step into the legendary site where King Fouad once entertained and Agatha Christie sipped cocktails.

Photos: courtesy of the hotel

At Sharaya, a gourmet all-day dining restaurant in Aswan, guests feast on fresh Mediterranean cuisine with local flavors, from handmade pasta to fish, inside a dining room with Moorish arches in cream and scarlet. At the Palms, they can unwind with a cocktail while gazing at incredible sunsets over the Nile, or indulge in traditional High Tea with scones, strawberries and cream, gourmet sandwiches and savory snacks. Its signature 1902 restaurant celebrates 12 decades of gastronomy with exquisite French cuisine paired with fine wines from the sommelier.

 

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In the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, this ravishing hotel with its legendary guest list of royals and dignitaries is both ideal for romantic getaways, and a perfect venue for small summits and corporate meetings.

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