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Steigenberger Resort Achti

Guests have left 5,333 reviews for Steigenberger Resort Achti, so the overall score of 8.9 rests on a large sample. Staff is the strongest category at 9.3, and the reviews that mention it name individual people at the desk.

The resort is on the east bank of the Nile, at the southern end of Khaled Ibn El Walid Street, about two kilometres from Luxor Temple. Low buildings spread through old tropical gardens, the river on one side, the city a short taxi ride away. Location scores 9.2.

There are two outdoor pools, both open all year and each with a bar. One is heated, the other is an infinity pool. Loungers, umbrellas and towels are provided, and children have a pool of their own.

Rooms start at 23 m2 with the Classic King and the Twin, both with a balcony and a view over the city. The Superior bungalows are 30 m2, at ground level, facing the gardens. All have air conditioning, a tile or marble floor, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a safe and tea and coffee facilities. Nile-view rooms cost more, and returning guests ask for them by name.

Three restaurants work on site. Karnak serves international dishes and the breakfast buffet, while Nino's is Italian and Sofra Mediterranean, both for dinner only. The spa and wellness centre has a fitness room and massage treatments, and both are charged separately, which is part of why value for money is 8.8, under the overall score. Reception runs 24 hours with a concierge, tour desk, ATM and luggage storage. The lowest rated category is the WiFi at 8.6, and the minimum age for check-in is 18.