H World International, a hotel group, is strengthening its presence in Egypt through a collaboration with the Legacy Hospitality Company S.A.E. The partnership involves the development of the Steigenberger Hotel Elephantine Island Aswan. The property, which operated under a different brand until April, is currently undergoing extensive renovation and transformation. The planned reopening under the Steigenberger brand is scheduled for December 2026.
The future five-star hotel will feature 178 rooms, including 15 suites. Its location on Elephantine Island in Aswan is strategically significant. The island is situated in the Nile, opposite the Aswan Corniche, and is considered a historically and culturally important site in Upper Egypt. Aswan serves as a key stop for Nile cruises and attracts visitors with its history, Nubian culture, river landscapes, and sights such as the Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam.
Repositioning and Offering Concept
As part of its repositioning, the hotel will be extensively developed according to the standards of the Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts brand. The design concept combines “Boho Luxury” with specific Nubian design elements. Newly designed rooms, suites, and public areas are planned. Furthermore, a newly conceived gastronomic offering will be implemented, which is to include an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a lobby lounge, a pool bar, and a Nubian Tea & Coffee Corner. Dr. Stephan Hungeling, Chief Executive Officer of H World International, emphasised that Aswan is a location of exceptional cultural allure and great tourist importance. The collaboration with Legacy Hospitality Company aims to create a hotel that connects the Steigenberger brand values with the identity of Nubian culture and the unique Nile location.
- —Meeting and event rooms
- —Ballroom
- —Spa and fitness areas
- —Generous pool and outdoor facilities
The island location and accessibility solely by boat further highlight the exclusive resort character of the property. Hisham Talaat Moustafa, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Legacy Hospitality Company S.A.E., stressed that the repositioning of the Elephantine Island Hotel is a milestone in the strategy to further develop Egypt's hospitality offering while preserving the unique character and cultural heritage of its most iconic destinations. He expressed conviction that the newly repositioned hotel will further strengthen Aswan's position as a leading international tourist destination and generate sustainable value for guests, the local community, and the Egyptian tourism sector.
Strategic Partnership
The Steigenberger Hotel Elephantine Island Aswan is the third project within the strategic partnership between Legacy Hospitality Company and Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts. This expansion follows the success of the Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo and the Steigenberger Cecil Hotel Alexandria. The current endeavour reflects Legacy's vision to advance Egypt's hotel landscape through the development and repositioning of iconic hotels in outstanding locations nationwide.
