We called the hotel directly to arrange our stay and an airport pick up - they gave us their cell # and although there was a slight hick up with the airport pick up, we have to say we thought the place was great. We felt very safe as management took care of us (finding us cabs, orienting us to Luxor, and they can arrange any tours you may want, including Nile River Cruises.... at the same or less cost than you can arrange for yourself on line... he could have arranged a higher quality cruise for the same cost as we arranged ourselves). Overall, we thought the El Nakhil was a great way to adjust to Egypt. on our first trip there. It was very easy, and they spoke excellent English.

The service is extraordinary, but the food is just ok. They went out of their way to arrange a traditional egyptian breakfast for me, which was not on the menu (too bad). Many people may enjoy having a taste of home, but I like traditional foods. As far as location, I don't mind being on the same side of the Nile as the Tombs, but that does mean that you are away from the shops, tourist infrastructure (museums, souqs, shops, restaurants, Banks) & the more accessible Karnak & other temples and light shows. Therefore if you like to wander around souqs & shopping, you may feel isolated on this side. Most people only cross over to this sideof the Nile to visit the Tombs of the Valley of the Kings & Queens. You do get an excellent morning start staying here, as being first saves tons of time in line ups in the hot sun.

Cab ride from airport, including a stop off at the Karnak Temple cost 140 egyptian pounds(cab driver waited 2 hours so we could see the sound & light show at Karnak Temple) . Direct would be 90 to 100 egyptian pounds maximum as at May 2008.

This was our first time visiting Egypt and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the El Nakhil Hotel. The staff and manager were extremely friendly and helpful and we couldn't fault the service at all.

We booked a taxi with the hotel which was there waiting for us on arrival. The journey took longer than we thought, but this was only because it was a few miles to the road bridge over the Nile. Once we had found our bearings, we used the local ferry to get across the Nile which was very cheap and ran regularly throughout the day and night.

The room was the nicest by far that we'd stayed in during our trip. It was very clean and spacious, especially the bathroom.

Overall we thought the hotel was an absolute bargain and we would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.

We stayed here with two other couples prior to embarking on a Nile cruise. The owner and staff were very freindly and welcoming. As the other reviews state, the hotel is very clean and well maintained. We felt good spending our money with a local family establishment vs. one of the many chain hotels on the East bank.

The hotel is on the West bank of Luxor. If arriving by taxi (from train station or airport) or convoy, you will need to take the vehicle bridge over the Nile which is adds about 15 minutes to your trip. Otherwise, if you are arriving at the train station and able to carry your baggage on foot, there is a pedestrian ferry across the Nile for just 1 Egyptian pound.

Pro's.
clean and very good quality hotel / room
great value
friendly staff
good food

Con's.
no TV in the room (but who cares)
probably an honest mistake but agreed via email a rate per night however at check out the rate was higher. showed them the print out of the email so not a problem.

Overall.
I would definitely recommend this hotel and also staying on the west bank - away from the hassle on the east bank

FYI the hotel charge e£120 for a taxi pick up from the hotel, however from the railway station if you catch a taxi (e£10) to the ferry port standard ferry is e£1 (private e£5) and its about a 5 minute walk to the hotel.