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Remember that rates are less expensive in summer—late April to the end of September—though Luxor has less dramatic variations than Aswan since tourism is strong year-round.
Almost all hotels include breakfast in their rates, and some offer meal plans. Most hotels arrange transportation from airport to hotel if requested.
If you choose to stay at a place that doesn't have a pool, be aware that many hotels open their pools to non-guests for a small fee (around £E50). In Luxor, the Sheraton is on a peninsula extending into the Nile, and the Hilton has a peaceful Nile-side garden and pool.
Relaxed and welcoming, Gezira Garden Hotel is a little oasis on the West Bank, and all rooms come with balconies to soak up the flower-filled, tree-shaded scene. The two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens are popular with families, and the property has three restaurants, including a spot for Thai and a rooftop Egyptian restaurant. Yoga, dance, and painting classes take place here, and the pool is heated for a post-temple swim.
A beautiful blend of traditional architecture and modern amenities, Embrace Hotel channels good vibes into an environmentally thoughtful property that runs on clean energy, has a swimming pool without chemicals, and offers organic toiletries and meals. The meditation room is a nice touch, and the bliss continues in the lush gardens, where staff serve fresh juice from fruit grown on land owned by the hotel.
Ideally situated at the southern end of the Corniche, this blocky, white, Nile-front hotel offers the necessities without pretension. Rooms and facilities are comfortable but don't go above and beyond, which isn't necessarily a bad thing if you're out all day anyway.
Set in a traditional mud-brick home, the only guesthouse on the East Bank guarantees an authentic, personal touch. Its lively neighborhood location gives an insight into a more genuine side of Luxor. The Belgian owners are passionate Egyptophiles who arrange tours and build custom itineraries.
Originally constructed in the 1920s as a dig house for the University of Chicago's archaeological expeditions, the Marsam Hotel maintains its simple historic charm with mud-brick rooms, locally made furniture, and traditional decor. If you're not staying, it's a great place to stop for a meal after sightseeing around the West Bank.
