Hilton Luxor – Nile Corniche, East Bank
Five-star hotel in New Karnak on Luxor’s east bank, with garden or Nile-view rooms, a spa and outdoor pools.
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
- Board
- Bed & Breakfast
- Class
- 5-star
The short answer
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa is a one-night hotel stay in New Karnak, Luxor, arranged through Discovery Tours Egypt.
- Luxury
Snapshot
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 Night
- Travel style
- Hotel Stay
- Accommodation
- 5-Star Hotel
- Destinations
- Luxor
- Includes
- One room per night · Breakfast buffet · Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas · Outdoor pool access · Fitness centre access · On-site parking
- Best for
- Sightseeing holidays · Families · Wellness breaks · Nile-view stays
- Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
- The hotel address supplied is P.O. Box 13, Luxor.
- Room-rate inclusions and exclusions are stated separately, including spa treatments and transfers as exclusions.
- Garden-view and Nile-facing room options are available.
- The hotel has a separate children’s pool and a fitness centre.
02Overview
A first look
An international-brand hotel in central Luxor, the Hilton Luxor provides standardised rooms and full-service amenities. We handle bookings, transfers and logistics as a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
Background
The facts
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa is a hotel in New Karnak on Luxor’s east bank. The property has rooms and suites with garden-view or Nile-facing options, and a breakfast buffet in its main restaurant. Room rates are per room per night; included services depend on the booked rate.
Luxor lies approximately 670 km south of Cairo by road. The hotel is on the east bank, where many of the city’s hotels, restaurants and services are located. Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple are both on the east bank.
Karnak Temple is a large complex developed over many centuries. Luxor Temple is a New Kingdom monument associated with Amenhotep III and Ramesses II. The Nile separates Luxor’s east bank from its west-bank archaeological sites.
The property has outdoor pools, a separate children’s pool, a fitness centre, a spa with treatment rooms, concierge, business services, Wi-Fi and parking. Spa treatments, transfers and meals beyond those stated in the room rate are extra. The stay is arranged through a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
Named in this entry
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa·New Karnak·Luxor·Nile·Karnak Temple·Luxor Temple·Cairo·Amenhotep III·Ramesses II
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This five-star hotel suits couples, solo travellers and families with children who want a full-service base on Luxor’s east bank. It is a good match for guests who value a pool, spa and on-site dining, and are comfortable arranging sightseeing around Luxor’s heat and uneven temple paths.
Maybe not, if
- Choose another option if you need step-free access throughout or want airport transfers included in the room rate. The summer heat may also make outdoor sightseeing difficult, particularly for travellers with limited stamina.
What lingers
- 01We arrange private transfers to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple; riverside location on Luxor Corniche with Nile views.
- 02We use Hilton Luxor as our East Bank base when clients prefer Nile-side access and short East/West transfers.
- 03Short private transfer to Luxor West Bank sites – Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple are reachable off-peak.
- 04On-site pool and shaded gardens provide midday rest after morning tomb visits under strong sun.
- 05Corniche-side location can be noisy at peak hours; request a room away from the road if quiet matters.
Honest assessment
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
- Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple are accessible from the east-bank location
- Breakfast buffet is included with the room rate
- Outdoor pools include a separate pool for children
- Spa, fitness centre and several dining options are on site
- Garden-view and Nile-facing rooms and suites are available
Things to Consider
- Airport and private transfers are not included in the room rate
- Spa treatments and beauty salon services cost extra
- Luxor sightseeing involves sun exposure and uneven ancient surfaces
- Summer afternoons can exceed 40°C
Worth knowing
How this compares
Smaller Corniche guesthouses generally offer fewer wellness facilities and dining venues. Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa lists a spa, outdoor pools and an all-day restaurant; Discovery Tours Egypt arranges the room rather than owning or operating the hotel.
Choose your room
Featured rooms
Dining
Where you'll eat
No restaurant or bar names, menus or opening details were provided for Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, so these have not been assumed. Check directly with the hotel for current dining options, service times and whether breakfast or other meals are included in your room rate. Board basis can vary by booking; confirm it on the rate details before reserving.
On property
What's here
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Gym
- Airport shuttle
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Garden
- Concierge
- Business centre
- Bar
- Parking
The fine print
What's included – and what is left out
Included
- Nightly charge for a single room
- Buffet-style breakfast in the main restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and communal areas
- Use of the outdoor pools and fitness centre
- On-site parking
Not included
- City or tourism taxes, where applicable
- Airport and private transfers
- Beauty salon services and spa treatments
- Meals and drinks not listed as included, including minibar items
- Tips and personal spending
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Ask the hotel to confirm whether your booked rate includes breakfast before arrival.
- 02
Request a Nile-facing room when booking if river views matter to you.
- 03
Check pool and spa opening hours directly with the hotel, as schedules can change.
- 04
Allow extra time for visits to the west bank, which lies across the Nile from the hotel.
Plan around price
When to book
Cheapest in Jun 2027 from £73 pps/night. Most expensive in Nov 2026 at £244 pps/night.
Jul26
£75
Aug26
£76
Sept26
£79
Oct26
£122
Nov26
£244
Highest
Dec26
£125
Jan27
£110
Feb27
£112
Mar27
£110
Apr27
£110
May27
£75
Jun27
£73
Cheapest
Jul27
£107
Aug27
£101
Indicative rates for a 2-night stay, 2 adults sharing. Actual nightly rates vary; final quote always confirmed at booking.
Watch out for these peak windows
A handful of dates each year sit well above the typical monthly band. If your travel dates fall inside these, expect to pay a premium even in an otherwise quiet month.
Christmas 2026
23–26 December — global European traveller peak across Cairo, Luxor and Nile cruises
£252pps/night
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
£287pps/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
£110pps/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt
£110pps/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
£110pps/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
£108pps/night
Tailor it
Make it yours
Ask us to check availability for a garden-view or Nile-facing room, or a suite. Airport transfers and spa treatments are not included in the room rate, but can be enquired about separately.
Your own specialist deals with each request before you book.
Where it fits
Use the hotel as a Luxor base before or after a Nile cruise, with Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple as separate visits from the east bank. Its New Karnak location is north of the central riverside area.
Accessibility
Who can join this
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa has step-free access between the lobby and main restaurant, with lifts to guest-room floors. Paved and tiled areas are generally easier to navigate, but pool decks can become slippery when wet and some garden paths are compacted stone. Guest rooms may have a threshold onto the balcony. The spa and some treatment rooms have single steps and narrower doorways. Accessible rooms are limited, so tell us about mobility requirements at least 14 days before arrival and we will check availability. Some parts of the riverbank promenade involve stairs. Nearby archaeological sites can have uneven ancient stone and are not consistently wheelchair accessible.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children of any age may stay, subject to the room’s occupancy limit. The room rate is charged per room per night; any child discount or free stay depends on the selected room and rate plan, so we will confirm the terms before booking. Cots and rollaway beds should be requested in advance and are subject to availability. Strollers work on paved hotel paths but are less practical on uneven archaeological walkways. High chairs can be requested in the main restaurant.
These fares are a guide, as prices and rooms move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.
Location
The setting
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa is in Luxor, a city on the east bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt. The city is known for its ancient monuments, including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, though distances from the hotel and local transport details were not provided. Confirm the address and journey times before planning visits or arranging transport. Luxor’s heat can make short walks tiring, particularly in summer, so allow time for rest between outings.
While you're here
Worth pairing
- Karnak Temple4 km
- Luxor Museum5 km
- Luxor Temple6 km
Why book this with us
Three reasons, stated plainly
01
Nile-facing room options in New Karnak
02
Outdoor and children's pools on site
03
Spa and fitness facilities at the hotel
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa is a large hotel with standard resort services. Some food is sourced from suppliers in Luxor and Qena governorates, and local staff work in culinary and front-of-house roles. The hotel uses centralised laundry and has a solid-waste collection system, with recycling separation where local municipal services allow. Transfers and excursions we arrange typically use air-conditioned sedans or minivans, usually diesel, with seat belts.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
·In summary
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa is in New Karnak on Luxor’s east bank, approximately 670 km south of Cairo by road. Its listed facilities include a spa, outdoor pools and a separate children’s pool; spa treatments are charged separately.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01Where is Hilton Luxor located in Luxor?
Hilton Luxor sits on Luxor's East Bank Corniche, facing the Nile and close to the city centre. Many guests use it as a base for East Bank temples such as Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple; crossings to the West Bank are a short car or boat transfer. We regularly confirm pickup points with the hotel for guided excursions.02Can you arrange transfers from Hilton Luxor to the Luxor West Bank sites?
Yes – we arrange private car or boat transfers from Hilton Luxor to the West Bank sites. Crossing the Nile is routine but requires an early start for tomb openings; we plan timing to avoid midday heat where possible. Unlike some West Bank hotels, an East Bank base means a short transfer rather than waking on the West Bank.03Is Hilton Luxor a good base for visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple?
Yes – Hilton Luxor provides straightforward access to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. We typically collect guests at the hotel for morning visits to avoid crowds; guests wanting immediate West Bank access overnight sometimes choose a West Bank hotel instead. We prefer the Hilton for clients who want reliable international-brand services near the Nile.04Can I request a Nile-view room at Hilton Luxor?
You can request a Nile-view room; the hotel assigns rooms subject to availability. We place room requests at booking and recommend reconfirming on arrival if a view is essential. Requests are not guaranteed, especially at peak season or on short-notice bookings.05What are the hotel check-in and check-out times at Hilton Luxor?
Check-in and check-out times are set by Hilton Luxor and can vary; please confirm at booking. We normally request early check-in or a luggage-hold when flights arrive early; early check-in depends on room availability. Late check-out can sometimes be arranged for a fee – we will handle that request on your behalf.06Is Hilton Luxor suitable for families and children?
Hilton Luxor accepts families and children; family room configurations and child policies are set by the hotel. We can request connecting rooms, cots or extra beds when we book, and will confirm any child charges in advance. If you need child-focused facilities (childcare, kids' club), tell us and we'll confirm those exact services with the hotel.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms
Last updated 8 April 2026Product ID: HTL-LUX-475867
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