How to get enough bottled drinking water at hotels in Egypt

From messages by 4 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 15 days ago

TL;DR

Hotels in Egypt can usually provide more drinking water than the initial room supply. Ask housekeeping, refill at a restaurant water dispenser, or have your own bottle filled at a bar; one couple received six bottles initially and was given more on request.

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At one hotel, a couple initially received six water bottles. Housekeeping increased the supply when asked; they tipped the cleaner 100–200 RUB.

15 days ago 6 bottles for two; 100–200 RUB tip

Ask the room attendant for extra water if the bottles left in your room are not enough.

15 days ago Hotel housekeeping

You can also refill from a water dispenser in the dining area. Hotel bars will generally fill water into a bottle or other container you bring.

15 days ago Restaurant water dispenser; hotel bar

Stomach upset is not necessarily specific to Egypt: changing water and surroundings can affect some travelers even when visiting another city. One recent visitor reported no food poisoning during their trip.

17 days ago