Al Watania Palace Hotel

Northern Nile Valley


The newest, smartest and largest hotel in Asyut is already looking a little worn. Part of a property development by a Gulf-backed consortium, it has an impressive lobby, spacious rooms, various function rooms and more stars than anywhere else in town. What you lose in location and atmosphere is made up for with comfort and service.

There is a choice of restaurants, although only the rooftop grill is currently operating. A massive construction project had just begun immediately opposite at the time of research.


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