The worst part of the experience was the noise at night. Very difficult to get a good night's sleep. The numerous staff/family operating the hotel are constantly moving and talking, cleaning, climbing and descending the internal stairs. 1 am or 4 am, it doesn't matter, shouting on the phone is considered normal... The "call to prayer" sounds at 5 am are actually familiar, nice and soothing to me (from hearing them for years in Asia). The loud street noises (motorcycles, boat engines, shouting and music) I can understand and accept. But the stair and courtyard noises and loud talking were completely avoidable, especially since they were not made by tourists (no keys turning, door slamming or trolley dragging). The problem is worse in the small bedrooms with the "mirror" windows that face the internal stairs. Double the noise (we had room 555).|Of course, I clearly and politely mentioned the problem to management after the first bad night.||I cannot recommend the terrace restaurant except for breakfast. The view is quite good, the food was decent, but you can get a better, more authentic (and cheaper) experience in the restaurants on the East bank.||Other than this, cleanliness was average and the facilities were satisfactory. The Nile balcony view is nice. Also the top terrace view, sunset, sunrise or hot air ballon view was impressive. The staff does seem to try to be accommoding during the day.|I can't speak for the tours they offer, we eventually declined them and booked separate temple tours online, but I did not get the sense we were getting any good deals, actuality quite the opposite...||We found good local shops in the area (especially the local falafel and sweets shops) and really enjoyed the experiences and products they offered.||Overall, as seasoned, curious and open travelers, I wish we could, but we cannot really recommend Spring hotel, unfortunately. Not even if it was less than half the price...|Spent 3 nights here in one apartment booked on airbnb (4 people, 2 couples) in December 2023. By the way, at this time you could rent 2 apartments for 2 persons each, at exactly the same price.||P.S. I am writing this at 5 am because I cannot sleep, on my last night at the hotel, as someone takes a loud phone...
Read moreIf I could give this hotel on the West Bank 100 stars I would! We came during off season for tourists and were the only people there other than 1 or 2 guests. The staff were so hospitable. When we first arrived, they greeted us with complementary drinks and welcomed us like honored family guests. ||Mokhtar is a young man the same age as the young adults in our family and we loved learning about his family and Egypt from him. He took us to stores on the East Bank and helped us find a SIM card. He checked in with us every day and made sure we had everything we could need or want. ||One highlight was the food. The cook made amazing healthy and delicious food and was even able to accommodate a gluten allergy. We were very impressed with his concern for avoiding flour. This is huge for us in a country where most food contains wheat. He made us omelets, beans, falafel, and bread (french fries for the person with the gluten allergy) for breakfast every day. He made the best tagine and fish for dinners too. He is also a very kind, polite man. Our stay in Luxor was blessed by Abdel. ||The rooms were very clean. Our apartment even had a washing machine. The hotel has many tour options. We had booked a tour online for the West Bank but went on a tour of the East Bank (Karnak and Luxor temples) with a guide from the hotel. It was a great experience and we learned so much about the ancient religious practices. ||There may be fancier hotels and there were daily power cuts here as in most parts of Egypt, but the staff made our experience the best possible. I would highly recommend this hotel especially for anyone looking for a family-oriented experience of local...
Read moreCharming Stay at Spring Hotel, Luxor
Our stay at the Spring Hotel in Luxor was nothing short of delightful, thanks to Mahmoud and his crew. Their warm hospitality made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. The rooms are clean and functional, providing a comfortable and hassle-free stay. We did not suffer of any mosquitos, not like in other places. The view from the rooftop on the nile and the center of Luxor is breathtaking.
The hotel offers a variety of tours, and I highly recommend the balloon tour which was an unforgettable experience. Its location is a major plus – Luxor Temple is just across the Nile, making it incredibly convenient to visit the major attractions. Everything you'd want to see in Luxor is easily accessible from here.
In summary, Spring Hotel is an excellent choice for anyone looking to explore Luxor. The combination of warm hosts, comfortable accommodations, and a prime location makes it an ideal base for your adventures...
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