Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
A Nile-front resort offering unspoilt river views, private terraces, and expansive breakfast buffets.
The verdict
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Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa provides a quiet base on the banks of the Nile with standout dining and unobstructed river views. Guests enjoy watching sunsets from the pool and dining on the terrace, supported by attentive and friendly staff. However, multiple visitors report tired rooms that struggle to cool down, alongside lingering cigarette smoke and musty odors in the bathrooms. 111152
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the uninterrupted views of the Nile and the West Bank, especially watching sunsets from the pool or seeing Hatshepsut Temple lit up at night. 13
- Dining receives strong marks, particularly the enormous breakfast buffet at Rosetta Restaurant and freshly made fateer at the riverside Fatteer house. 1498
- The hotel grounds are extremely well maintained, and employees are widely recognized as courteous, charming, and helpful. 9
The catch
- Reviewers disagree on the location, with some finding it convenient to East Bank sights and others noting it is not walkable to Luxor center or Luxor temple. 14113
- Sleep quality divides guests between those who appreciate the firm king mattresses and those who find the beds too hard or sheets poorly laundered. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Travelers wanting peaceful Nile views
- — Sightseers looking for excellent buffet dining
- — Hilton Honors points redemptions
Skip it if
- — Guests expecting central walkability into downtown Luxor
- — Travelers sensitive to cigarette smoke or musty odors
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“everything is tired looking there is very little on offer as a guest for you other than upsells and the rooms are in des…”
youtube.com15:41“So, the first one we ate at was Olives and that's like a Mediterranean restaurant and this one was really nice.”
youtube.com1:25“And also I got to try the kosher which is a really good vegetarian option. It had different types of noodles, different…”
youtube.com1:51“But the thing that I love about this resort is that breakfast every day is different. So, they have different menu optio…”
youtube.com3:18“And here's the star of the show. It's a balcony that overlooks, look here, the Nile River. And over there is the West Ba…”
youtube.com5:30“you need to board these elevators which are actually called inclinator they run over slanted tracks and travel at an ang…”
youtube.com1:45“and that's because of the unique architecture of the room near the apex of the pyramid that means the walls are very sla…”
youtube.com2:28“you do get a large king bed with reasonably comfortable linen though a pretty hard mattress”
youtube.com2:37“there's another TV which barely works and a closet area which is adjacent to the massive bathroom”
youtube.com2:42“overall I don't really know if this room has anything to do with the Resort's theme of Egypt it's kind of just decorated…”
youtube.com2:55“to put it bluntly the entire room is extremely worn there is wear and teror in basically every room with walls Trim in f…”
youtube.com3:19“The overall cleanliness of the room is also a bit concerning with the air conditioning units looking filthy”
youtube.com3:29“probably the most heinous lack of cleanliness was found on the living room couch as it looked to be in horrible conditio…”
youtube.com3:48“And we also started with the risoto with the asparagus risoto with the mushrooms. There was so much flavor in this. I do…”
youtube.com1:39“So definitely come and try it and overall it was pretty affordable too. Liv also got a drink and together it was like un…”
youtube.com2:08“So I ended up ordering the spring rolls which were really delicious. They had came with a really good sweet chili sauce.”
youtube.com2:33“But if you come out here right to the pool and sit all the way at the edge, you can see the most beautiful sunset during…”
youtube.com6:00“And even though they said that they have three or maybe four restaurants, if you don't feel like getting out of your roo…”
youtube.com10:25“in fact I actually couldn't get the living room air to work as despite me dropping the desired temperature as low as it…”
youtube.com3:35“really the whole room felt very tired and clearly had a note of cigarette smoke in the air despite this of course being…”
youtube.com4:11“our window was located near the top of the building but it was also behind the massive MGM bet scrim which meant our vie…”
youtube.com4:23“the food courp which is really a hit or miss mostly misses though we decided to eat here for lunch at bonano New York Pi…”
youtube.com10:04“we decided to eat here for lunch at bonano New York Pizzeria which has individual slices that cost $10 each Emmy got a s…”
youtube.com10:08“I can complain all I want about the roughness of the hotel and the hollow of the Creative Vision but I really can't comp…”
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Score breakdown
How the 96/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
97Location
96Room
93Service
96Bed & Sleep
97Value
93- “Another notable mention goes to the excellent Concierge desk. They have very competitive prices for sightseeing trips to West Bank if you arrange it through the hotel, which we decided to use rather than going on our own.” 9
- “For me, this amenity alone makes staying here completely worth the already modest and affordable price, and the rest of the luxurious resort and amazing restaurants are just a series of major bonuses.” 8
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Stay value
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Beats what $$ usually buys
Scores 7 points above the mid-range median of 89, across 534 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 96
- Bracket median
- 89
- Index median
- 90
Based on 534 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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- “Luxor is in a good spot, cheap and nice pool. Decent low starting bets on games and Excalibur casino is even cheaper and next door.” 6
- “everything is tired looking there is very little on offer as a guest for you other than upsells and the rooms are in desperate need of updating and cleaning I would not consider this a quality experience even for the price point and it's a 3 out of 10” On camera1515:41
- “Seksyon ng mga Comment GBOC80 • 2 taon ang nakalipas It's an older property on the south end. Its not luxurious, but if you stay in the tower rooms they are pretty decent and for a pretty good price.” 4
- “The rooms are large. The service is decent. The price is always right.” 4
- “value well you get we pay for I guess Vegas has a lot of alternatives for our particular room and I would honestly rather stay at a Courtyard by Marriott rather than what we had on the flip side The Rock Bottom rates this big triangle offers is hard to compete with so I have to give it at least a 6 out of 10” On camera1515:57
- “GBOC80 • 2 taon ang nakalipas It's an older property on the south end. Its not luxurious, but if you stay in the tower rooms they are pretty decent and for a pretty good price.” 4
- “The service is decent. The price is always right.” 4
- “The price is always right. It's a legendary property with a unique theme; given most places have given up on themes. It's a solid property at a value price.” 4
- “For me, this amenity alone makes staying here completely worth the already modest and affordable price, and the rest of the luxurious resort and amazing restaurants are just a series of major bonuses.” 8
- “we decided to eat here for lunch at bonano New York Pizzeria which has individual slices that cost $10 each Emmy got a slice and I got a strum bully which came out to a very expensive $29 and it was pretty bad” On camera1510:08
- “Overall, stay away from the pyramid rooms and freaky elevators and it's a good experience at a fair price for being on the strip.” 4
- “the food courp which is really a hit or miss mostly misses though we decided to eat here for lunch at bonano New York Pizzeria which has individual slices that cost $10 each Emmy got a slice and I got a strum bully which came out to a very expensive $29 and it was pretty bad” On camera1510:04
- “Another notable mention goes to the excellent Concierge desk. They have very competitive prices for sightseeing trips to West Bank if you arrange it through the hotel, which we decided to use rather than going on our own.” 9
- “Luxor is in a good spot, cheap and nice pool.” 6
- “I can complain all I want about the roughness of the hotel and the hollow of the Creative Vision but I really can't complain about price we paid just $164 for our suite honestly that's not too bad” On camera1512:51
- “Was disappointed because it's a cool themed casino but yea it stinks in there and just not worth it. Not even if the nights are comped 😂” 2
- “Rooms are missing the wow factor, and the standard room bathrooms are a bit small, with large showers but no baths.” 3
- “I stayed there 2 years ago and it was fine, room was clean and decent enough.” 4
- “However, the room was clean and quiet, and the bed was comfortable. We got a King's suite with a soaking tub that is big enough for 3 or 4 people.” 4
- “Without being particularly large, it offers enough space to feel at ease, with a comfortable king bed, a functional desk, and a small area set up with a round table-ideal for tea at the end of the day.” 1
- “And here's the star of the show. It's a balcony that overlooks, look here, the Nile River. And over there is the West Bank.” On camera125:30
- “probably the most heinous lack of cleanliness was found on the living room couch as it looked to be in horrible condition with the overall Vibe of dishevel visible stains can be seen under black lights I clearly the sofa has seen some abuse and probably other stuff” On camera153:48
- “The room was fine and the bed comfortable.” 14
- “The rooms are a bit dated for sure. The room wasn't bad but it was showing a bit of wear and tear.” 13
- “It was badly neglected. However, the room was clean and quiet, and the bed was comfortable. We got a King's suite with a soaking tub that is big enough for 3 or 4 people.” 4
- “there's another TV which barely works and a closet area which is adjacent to the massive bathroom” On camera152:42
- “The overall cleanliness of the room is also a bit concerning with the air conditioning units looking filthy” On camera153:29
- “The Deluxe room we were upgraded to fits perfectly with the resort's spirit: a comfortable, uncluttered space designed to slow the pace.” 1
- “The real highlight is elsewhere: the private terrace. Furnished with two chairs and a table, it offers an intimate, peaceful space with a direct view of the Nile.” 1
- “and that's because of the unique architecture of the room near the apex of the pyramid that means the walls are very slanted and a lot of the square footage is basically unusable” On camera152:28
- “The room also had no mini fridge, a basic amenity most hotels offer.” 2
- “Stayed at the Paris recently, our suite had the previous guests leftover rice scattered all over the floor on the side of our bed, a children's toy laying in the corner, not ours lol, and just random small bits of debris scattered throughout the carpet as if they hadn't even bothered to vacuum much less scan the room once. Makes me wonder if they even washed the sheets.” 2
- “to put it bluntly the entire room is extremely worn there is wear and teror in basically every room with walls Trim in fixtures I mean everything has marks and scuffs” On camera153:19
- “Don't stay on the pyramid side. Get a tower room/suite. The elevators are faster.” 4
- “Now the second restaurant that we ate at was Asian oriental style restaurant and that's called Silk Road. It's upstairs and it has beautiful views and decor.” On camera122:18
- “I recently stayed in a tower room and it was fine. Legitimately on par with MGM Grand but for some reason it gets more hate.” 6
- “On our most recent stay at Cosmopolitan, we walked into a room that reeked of stale beer and liquor.” 2
- “On our most recent stay at Cosmopolitan, we walked into a room that reeked of stale beer and liquor. There was a blower fan running on the carpet.” 2
- “Let's start with the room, it was hot the entire time. Despite following the instructions left on the desk to keep the curtains closed and lights off, the room never cooled down.” 2
- “overall I don't really know if this room has anything to do with the Resort's theme of Egypt it's kind of just decorated as a generic hotel suite” On camera152:55
- “It was badly neglected. However, the room was clean and quiet, and the bed was comfortable.” 4
- “really the whole room felt very tired and clearly had a note of cigarette smoke in the air despite this of course being a non-smoking room even the bath towels stench of smoke” On camera154:11
- “We just stayed at Luxor Memorial day and had a tower room. Honestly it was great.” 6
- “Amazing balcony over the Nile with comfortable furniture.” 14
- “our window was located near the top of the building but it was also behind the massive MGM bet scrim which meant our view was very obstructed and very difficult to see at it it also dramatically reduced the amount of light that would shine through so much so that when I woke up the next day I didn't even know if it was Daylight or not” On camera154:23
- “Stayed at the Paris recently, our suite had the previous guests leftover rice scattered all over the floor on the side of our bed, a children's toy laying in the corner, not ours lol, and just random small bits of debris scattered throughout the carpet as if they hadn't even bothered to vacuum much less scan the room once.” 2
- “in fact I actually couldn't get the living room air to work as despite me dropping the desired temperature as low as it could go it would just blast hot air” On camera153:35
- “The decor was old and outdated and the carpet offered no cushioning when you walked on it.” 4
- “Room service also proved efficient and of good quality-an option that makes sense after long days of sightseeing.” 1
- “For breakfast, the hotel offers a buffet breakfast with everything you'd expect. Cooked to order eggs as well as a falafel station (they're fantastic) and anything else you might want is there.” 13
- “So, the first one we ate at was Olives and that's like a Mediterranean restaurant and this one was really nice.” On camera121:25
- “And even though they said that they have three or maybe four restaurants, if you don't feel like getting out of your room or if it is outside of those hours where the restaurant is open, they have 24-hour room service that you can order at any time. And great food as well.” On camera1210:25
- “But the thing that I love about this resort is that breakfast every day is different. So, they have different menu options every day that we had breakfast and that's three different breakfasts that we had. And they have so many different options.” On camera123:18
- “The walkway to Mandalay Bay had additional dining options and the Back Stage Deli towards the rear of the Luxor has awesome food as well.” 6
- “The food options are subpar but I love eating at the NYNY restaurants.” 4
- “Most restaurants have standard food but we loved the incredibly inexpensive Fatteer house where you eat very tasty fateer made right in front of you on the banks of the Nile.” 14
- “Luxor has a 24 hr cafe that I like. It's very basic, but has the best coffee house style coffee I've ever had.” 4
- “I stayed at Luxor and had a leak in the ceiling, everything was comped and they sent me to a much better room and free dining at their restaurant the cantina something? Was disappointed because it's a cool themed casino but yea it stinks in there and just not worth it.” 2
- “Decent rooms in the towers. Lots of good and cheap food options.” 4
- “Breakfast offered a wonderful selection, including fresh fruits and vegetables and Egyptian specialties.” 3
- “Breakfast, served in the main restaurant, is complete and well executed. It can be enjoyed indoors or on the terrace, with an unobstructed view of the Nile-an option we quickly favored.” 1
- “Our complimentary breakfast was served at the Rosetta Restaurant. The breakfast buffet had a good selection of breads, cereals, juice, cold meat as well as a few selection of hot dishes (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian).” 9
- “Large good breakfast buffet.” 14
- “Guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a dining venue, with a selection of eight restaurants and bars found on site serving a variety of dishes and beverages, making this a great place to end a busy day of sightseeing.” 11
- “Breakfast and dinner buffets in this main restaurant are enormous and absolutely phenomenal, and I could seriously eat here for every meal every day that I'm in Luxor.” 8
- “The rooms are dated, but not inhabitable as some want you to think. There is ample food options and great gaming choices.” 6
- “The dining offer is varied and well integrated into the stay experience, with several restaurants that let you switch things up without leaving the resort.” 1
- “Another nice restaurant encircling the pool area is called Olives, whose menu is Mediterranean-themed with a wide variety on its menu.” 8
- “Luxor has a wide variety of food options and it's directly connected to both Mandalay Bay and Excalibur for even more food/drink/gaming variety.” 6
- “Lots of good and cheap food options. Asia I is very big so tons of choices.” 4
- “Bathroom very cramped with just one sink and one of those hand held showers that never shower you right no matter how you adjust them. But good pressure and hot water.” 14
- “The bathroom was basic but the shower was big enough for 2.” 4
- “The towels had that same musty odor. There was no air ventilation in the bathroom, which left it muggy and humid after showers.” 2
- “The bathroom was fine until I ran the shower. Then it had this odd smell like stale cigarette smoke or something. I couldn't quite figure out what was going on but it was only when I turned on the water in the shower.” 13
- “It is not a spectacular hotel in every respect, but it stands out for the consistency of its experience: a soothing environment, attentive service, and facilities that meet the needs of a stay that blends sightseeing and rest.” 1
- “The decor in both the public spaces and in the rooms is very posh and elegant, and the staff have been very obviously well trained to provide among the best customer service in Egypt.” 8
- “Staff at the counter was great as were the cleaning staff.” 4
- “The "hotel towel origami" mania is still alive and well in Egypt and Hilton Luxor is no exception-a pity: we are sure the time and effort used to create the cheesy snakes, swans, elephants, and crocodiles could be used in a much better way.” 3
- “Very responsive front desk and concierge desk. Excellent customer service all around the property.” 9
- “From the moment you arrive, the tone is set: calm, smooth flow, and attentive service.” 1
- “Guest service response was, as expected, poor af. Promised to give us expedited cleaning, which came a hasty 5 hours after the complaint was made, just in time to stop us from reentering our room for another hour after an exhausting day of walking the strip.” 2
- “The towels had that same musty odor.” 2
- “The staff really made a difference: friendly, charming and caring.” 3
- “Service lovely and enthusiastic.” 14
- “My only complaint was we couldn't find our room and got lost a few times (completely sober) and the staff was very little help finding it giving vague directions such as "take a right when you get to the red wall" there were about 15 red walls in the direction they pointed 😂” 4
- “I wanted also to bring particular attention to Veronica from the front desk at the Hilton Luxor Hotel. She was a great resource and truly made the stay all that much better.” 7
- “Check-in was very quick and the front desk agent gave a detailed explanation of the amenities and services on the property.” 9
- “My only complaint was the check in line was long. But that is the case with many Vegas hotels.” 4
- “The staff were wonderful and the rooms were adequate.” 13
- “service was fine it's a 4 out of 10” On camera1515:54
- “Luxor is located on the far south end of the strip other than the tram service that connects the two other MGM hotels as well as a walking bridge it is a bit far from what most would consider to be the center of the strip with all of the nice resorts but it is on the Strip so I'll give it a 5 out of 10” On camera1515:06
- “The grounds are extremely well maintained and every single employee we came in contact was very courteous, efficient and helpful.” 9
- “Reliance on transportation: few options within walking distance” 1
- “The location is great in that it'll put you near everything on the East Bank and within walking distance of downtown Luxor.” 13
- “The only down side was the location. You really are far away from what the action.” 4
- “Luxor is my go to hotel in Vegas. The biggest downside is being a farther walk to do things.” 6
- “My only complaint about the Luxor is the location. I like to walk the Strip and the Luxor is just very far away from most things.” 4
- “The Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa is located on the east bank of the Nile, about a 15-minute drive from Luxor International Airport, making it a convenient option for a short stay or a well-structured stopover.” 1
- “The location is more resort and not walkable to Luxor center or Luxor temple.” 14
- “Impressive location, right on the banks of the River Nile and only a short walk from the Karnak temple.” 3
- “In this context, the location becomes an advantage: you avoid the immediate bustle while staying within a reasonable distance of the major sites.” 1
- “People will complain about the location but I've always been a fan of the south end of the strip.” 6
- “The view overlooks the West Bank and the Nile and at night, it's wonderful to see Hatshepsut Temple all lit up.” 13
- “Had a room in Luxor and our neighbor blasted music all day and all night.” 2
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- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
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- 1Review: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, Egypt | Hilton Honorsmilesopedia.comReview site2026-07-03Current12 quotes used
“Room service also proved efficient and of good quality-an option that makes sense after long days of sightseeing.”
Read originalmilesopedia.com - 14Hilton Luxor : r/chubbytravelreddit.comForum thread2026-02-09Current9 quotes used
“Bathroom very cramped with just one sink and one of those hand held showers that never shower you right no matter how you adjust them. But good pressure and hot water.”
Read originalreddit.com - 2First and Last Stay at the Luxor Extremely Disappointingreddit.comForum thread2025-07-27Recent13 quotes used
“To make matters worse, the bed sheets smelled like they hadn't been washed, like a sweaty, unclean person had slept in them before us.”
Read originalreddit.com - 6Is Luxor really THAT bad? : r/vegasreddit.comForum thread2025-06-16Recent18 quotes used
“Luxor is in a good spot, cheap and nice pool. Decent low starting bets on games and Excalibur casino is even cheaper and next door.”
Read originalreddit.com - 4Luxor as bad as I've been told? : r/LasVegasreddit.comForum thread2024-12-07Ageing40 quotes used
“I stayed there 2 years ago and it was fine, room was clean and decent enough.”
Read originalreddit.com - 11Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa | Hotels in Luxoraudleytravel.comReview site2024-03-13Ageing4 quotes used
“The hotel provides a good level of accessibility features throughout, with the majority of its communal areas deemed accessible and a number of accessible guest rooms offered, featuring roll-in showers and no steps.”
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