I stayed at this hotel with my partner last week and we both had a fantastic time. The setting, (on the bank of the Nile) was tremendous and watching the sun set over the Nile from the 'sundowner' bar was an experience not to be missed.
The facilities were many and excellent and the staff were more than helpful, all greeting and speaking to you at every possible occasion.
The restaurant staff were brilliant, always smiling and joking and going out of their way to remember you and your requirements. The food was very good and we felt that the all inclusive deal represented excellent value for money. We were amused by the cleaners who (after you tipped them) made people and animals out of towels placed on your beds which added a very personal touch that appealed to us both.
This establishment was a peaceful oasis away from the bustle of the city and was great to come back to after a busy day sight seeing. We would reccomend this hotel to anybody and personally I find it hard to highlight anything negative about it at all, although I suspect there will always be those who will.

In our experience, the Sofitel Karnak Hotel holds a 5-star ranking solely on the basis of its amenities, not on its rooms, which we would rate 3-stars, European style. The hotel has a large swimming pool, a separate “kids pool,” several shops, bar, large dining room, a bar and restaurant near the Nile, and (apparently) tennis courts and spa. However, the rooms are dated, with “old fashioned” TVs, worn bedspreads, scuffed furniture, and a generally tired look. Most annoying was the bathtub and shower arrangement. The tub surface does not slope inward so the shower water goes from the tub surface onto the bathroom floor and a wet mess. We asked for an received extra bathmats and towel, which were delivered almost immediately, to compensate for this. By rolling up towels on either end of the tub and directing them inward, we were able to control the flow of the water. The room came with a safe, small round table, desk, sitting chair and desk chair. Our room was on the ground floor and appeared to have a small outside sitting area which we did not use. We heard some noise from people walking upstairs or next door, but fortunately, these noises did not persist. We had single beds, rather than a double or queen. Breakfast was a large buffet, but when we went early, numbers of items were not out and, in some cases, it looked as though the bread from the previous morning was in the basket by the toaster. Breakfast included an omelet bar, fruits, breads and sweet rolls of all types, vegetables, Egyptian breakfast foods, grilled tomatoes, etc. The hotel has free wifi in the lobby. It is located about 4 kilometers outside of Luxor, making it a taxi or van ride to the temples and souk. There is a shuttle to the other Sofitel at the other end of Luxor, but it seems to run only twice a day. Cabs are easy to get from the lobby. The reservations were recommended and made by our tour operator, Your Egypt Tours. Apparently, they select this hotel because there are few 5 star hotels in Luxor.

Stayed at this hotel in September and it was a fantastic place, first class hotel and all of the staff could'nt do enough to help you, the restaurant staff were especially helpful and made our stay very pleasant. We would definitely return to this hotel.
Its close to many of the attractions and sites and it also overlooks the nile, there is a free ferry that takes you along the nile.
We attended a typical 'Egyptian' evening which was brilliant, food, entertainment and again ALL of the staff were very very friendly and helpful. CANT wait to return.

I stayed with my mother in the Sofitel Karnak hotel during my our trip to Egypt in 2008. During this trip we already thought that the hotel is really fantastic - the pool area is large and beautiful, there are several restaurants, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff is friendly... The following years we tried several other hotels in Luxor and made also trips to Aswan, Hurghada and Cairo, but we never experienced the same comfort and enjoyment as in the Sofitel Karnak hotel. This is why, since 2010, we keep returning for our guaranteed winter treat in this hotel. The extremely professional, discreet but friendly staff ensures that we always feel welcome and special during our winter holidays!