Common bathroom and plumbing issues in Egypt hotels and apartments

Some shower rooms have only a fixed overhead showerhead, with no handheld hose attachment; water may also run hot with no cold-water supply.

The shower area may lack dispensers or even a shelf for shampoo and other toiletries. A narrow partition may not contain the water, causing splashing around the room.

The sink stopper may keep closing on its own and can be difficult to pull open again.

Odours can come from the bathroom floor drain if its cover is not sealed properly or the water trap has dried out. Pouring one or two glasses of water into the drain may restore the trap and reduce the smell.

Some bathrooms have no hooks at all for clothes or towels, leaving nowhere to hang or dry items.

In some rooms there's a glass partition between the bathroom and the room instead of a curtain rail — there's a lowering curtain too, so splashing isn't an issue.

Some guests report excellent water pressure in the shower, and the handheld bidet sprayer works well too — good pressure and proper aim.

Some rooms now have new shower curtains installed, but they are too long — they hang down and cover the bottom of the tub, which is inconvenient to use.

Shower and bath drainage can be poor: water may pool on the floor, making the area extra slippery and uncomfortable to use.

Bathrooms may have a noticeable sewage/drain smell even when both hot and cold water are working normally.

Bathroom condition is often very poor: leaks, black mold, and generally bad-quality repairs were reported.

Drying lines for swimwear are almost nonexistent — there may be one in the bathroom, but a swimsuit won't dry in a day. Bring a portable travel clothesline.

Hot water is available but may require fiddling with the tap. Floors are not properly cleaned — always wear flip-flops. Soap and toiletries are replaced daily.

Some rooms have a bathtub instead of a shower — often slippery, worn, and stained. The shower diverter may be unreliable and hot water can be inconsistent.