How can you tell from rental or hotel photos in Egypt if the place is only cosmetically renovated but the furniture and AC are still old?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago
TL;DR
Fresh-looking walls and tiles can hide old mattresses, sofas, AC units, and worn-out textiles. If the listing avoids close-up photos of furniture, curtains, and appliances, the renovation may be cosmetic only.
What the community said
Clean walls and tidy finishes in photos do not mean the whole room or apartment is in good shape: old furniture, a shabby rug between the beds, and an outdated AC unit are often left out of the frame.
7 days ago furniture, rug, AC unit
Pay special attention to textiles: curtains and sheers are cheap to replace, so if they are still worn out, that is a red flag. Torn curtains, greyed tulle, and brown stains usually point to poor upkeep.
7 days ago curtains and tulle
Even if the owner repainted the walls and cleaned up the tile grout, that may be cosmetic only. Mattresses and sofas often stay old, so before booking it is worth asking for close-up photos of the beds and upholstered furniture.
7 days ago mattresses and sofas