St. Joseph Hotel

The hotel staff is good and are ready to help in all respects

Very good location in Luxor, just a walk away from the city center and very quiet for Egyptian standards. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was cleaned and refreshed everyday. All rooms have a small balcony with a nice view over the Nile and the Theban hills on the west bank that were fantastic.

I cannot stress enough that this place is great value for money. However, it is certainly not a luxus resort. Decoration is outdated and not so much welcoming although rooms are resonably clean. They have some engines constantly working at the back of the building on the sixth floor (I believe for the swimming pool that is located on the seventh floor). This engine room is not insolated at all. Do not forget your ear plugs if you are staying in this area of the building (but do not let this discourage you from choosing this hotel, you will need to use them in most of hotels all over Egypt anyway). The breakfast buffet is varied and food is generally nice (also the one offered on the 7th floor terrace). Again it is great value for money!

The pool, was great after a long day.

We asked for a room with a veiw of the Nile, which we received. The traffic noise during the night, was unbearable, I resorted to earplugs. I would stay there again but I would ask for a room further away from the front of the building.