Right on the Corniche with the river at eye level, Iberotel Luxor is an easy, view-first base for temple days: palms and gardens out front, the West Bank across the water, and a signature floating, heated pool moored on a pontoon in the Nile. It’s the kind of place where you drift between the water, the terrace, and a walk to Luxor Temple at dusk.

Rooms are simple and bright—most with balconies or French windows to Nile, garden, or city—so you can choose outlook over flourish. Working inventory is about 185 keys, which keeps the scale comfortable and the mood unhurried.

Days follow a clear rhythm: coffee with the river, an hour at the floating pool (there’s a bar for the hottest hours), then back out along the promenade. Dining stays close to the view—breakfast that’s better than functional, all-day plates, and, in season, a restaurant boat that keeps you on the water even after sunset.

Location does the heavy lifting. You’re within a short stroll of Luxor Temple and the river ferries, with the museum and market in easy reach. The West Bank is a five-minute hop by boat when you’re ready for tombs and desert light.

Book it when you want river setting over ceremony: gardens to breathe, a genuinely unique pool on the Nile, and a central address that shortens the day between sites.