The Movenpick Hotel in Aswan is a medium grade property situated in its own private gardens on Elephantine Island in central Aswan. A courtesy hotel ferry plies the two minute crossing day and night between the mainland and the hotel. In addition to private bathrooms, rooms have telephone, radio, air-conditioning and a balcony. Hotel facilities include a shop, hairdresser, swimming pool and tropical gardens. The restaurant often features buffet menus, which generally include a selection of international, Indian and Egyptian specialities. Other facilities include the health centre, with a wide range of amenities at a reasonable charge including jacuzzi, sauna, sandbaths and fully equipped gymnasium. Please note that this hotel, formerly the Aswan Oberoi, was taken over by the Movenpick Group in 2004, and some changes may be made during the course of the year; the information given is correct at the time of writing. (www.movenpick.com)