Close to boat transportation along the Nile River, this elegant hotel in a 19th-century Victorian palace is a 7-minute walk from artifacts at the Nubian Museum and 19 minutes on foot from the Unfinished Obelisk.

Opulent rooms with chandeliers and views of the Nile River have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus sitting areas, desks and marble bathrooms. Suites have sitting areas and butler service; some offer furnished terraces.

• Amenities include a fine dining restaurant and 3 other eateries, plus 4 bars, 1 with a terrace. There’s also a posh lobby lounge, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a spa. Parking is available, as is meeting space.