No. Actually the Pavilion is the new wing of the hotel and would
generally be considered the more desirable part (i.e. not run down). I
don't know about eating but we did have afternoon tea in the old
section. Moderate tea but interesting. I would stay there after being
there. My room was nice and overlooked the Nile. You could see some of
the ruins of Luxor Temple from the balcony. However my taste in hotels
does not run to pools so you may disagree.

The Meridian is a bit more central although since it is shaped like a C
facing the river the view will be more problematic. It is probably a
bit more deluxe but not as classy.

Nicola Earl wrote:

I might add that we are staying in the Pavillion area of the hotel.. it
seems to almost have a class oriented system.. if you're staying in the Old
Wing you get to eat in the old wing (and get to use the pool table like you
mention) and if you're staying in the Pavillion Wing, you have to eat in
another restaurant and get the scraps.. thats what it seems like to me
whilst reading the reviews..

For this reason, we're seriously considering changing to Le Meridien... it
seems as though we're not really staying in the Old Winter Palace anyway..
and coupled with the fact that the pool is out of order also, I think this
is what we might do.. we can always go there for dinner or lunch anyway..

Has anyone stayed in the Pavillion rooms who can comment?

Thanks

"Col" wrote in message
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Stayed there in June 1995 (yes it was a long time ago), quite simply the
best address in Luxor - they even have guided tours around the hotel for
non-residents!

The foyer seems to be frozen in time from the thirties, the corridors
upstairs are wide like on the upper decks on some bygone ocean liner

replete

with antique chairs, sofa's and oils.

They have afternoon tea, cocktail parties, shorts and swimwear are not
allowed to be worn inside and the pool table in the bar is only for use of
guests of the old wing.
The 1886 restaurant has to be booked in advance but the other eateries on
site are still excellent.

When I stayed the pool was open, they are usually serviced earlier in the
year and was still the case in 1998 when I returned, though then I stayed

at

the Hilton - not in the same league.

GO! Stay at the OWP and have a great time!


Colin.
ps,
Remember to tip - little and often!

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