Common bathroom and plumbing issues in Egypt hotels and apartments

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.