Perched on top of Aswan’s highest hill, the Basma Hotel offers a commanding view of the Nile River and the city as well. The Basma Hotel takes pride in being an ideal base for both pleasure and business travelers. Its interiors were designed and decorated by Egypt’s top artisans and became a renowned home for an extensive collection of local art. With 189 guestrooms and suites, the Basma Hotel is a recommended accommodation for anyone sampling the local culture and history of Aswan.

As a member of Green Globe 21 based on the principles for Sustainable Development endorsed by 182 Heads of State at the United Nations Rio De Janeiro Earth Summit, the Basma Hotel in Aswan aims to have better environmental performance by way of conserving needed resources like water and energy, as well as greater community interactions with the locality. In the recent months the hotel has been accredited by Earth Check that provides sustainability solutions for hotels and resorts worldwide. Their global network enjoys 30% waste stream savings and 20% savings on water consumption.