Pharaohs Hotel

Pros +

• Pharaoh's Hotel was absolutely lovely. The owner Refaet was such an amazing host. He was very attentive and can organise anything you like. The location is right across from the Valley of the Queen's and Worker's. The food was excellent and absolutely generous portions. As a solo female traveller, I felt safe and had a great time. In winter it is cold at night so just ask for extra blankets. The water in my room was hot and I had plenty of shower time before it started cooling down. The view from the rooftop is breath taking too! Don't let the out of the way location deter you, this is a great hotel!
• Position is key, great for all the West Bank antiquities. Hotel is a bit shabby and shows its age. But god forbid they pull it down and build a 5* in its place. This is the West Bank at its best, Welcoming, homely and great value for money. Bed was comfortable, Water was hot and sockets in room to charge up your batteries.
• The view of the Valley of the Kings & Queens is INCREDIBLE and so is the location! I would recommend staying at Pharos while exploring the West Bank and its amazing historic sites and for the hot air balloon ride(save on precious sleep). Then consider moving to east bank to visit Karnak and Luxor temple and museum. Refat, the owner, was great at arranging taxis and tours at a very good price. This property is definitely worth staying at when visiting the valleys and it is surrounded by historic sites. We were able to walk home from the valley of the queens and didnt have to be hussling for a taxi home. However the room was quite basic with en-suite bathroom and a bed and a desk but no fan and wall plugs a little old school. The area is quiet and no hussle bussle, which after being in Egypt a few days is a dream!! The property has bicycles to use to cycle around the area and visit surrounding historic sites! Refat is super kind and welcoming and made us feel right at home. He is very kind and helpful and has his clients best interest at heart. (Thanks Refat!!) Oh and the breakfast eggs are delicious!

Cons -

• Chilly at night but most homes don't have heat anyway so just be more prepared than I was!
• One Mosquito gave me hell, but in the morning I got him back. Sorry about the blood on the wall.
• The room is basic but it is value for your money!