Is hotel drinking water and ice safe to consume in Egypt?

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TL;DR

Travelers generally report no problems drinking water from hotel dispensers in Egypt, although it may have a chlorine taste at first. Many use bottled water for brushing teeth and are more cautious with ice in drinks.

What the community said

Some travelers remain cautious about drinking from glasses/cups at the pool or beach and prefer sticking to bottled water instead. A specific concern is reusable multi-use bottles (including for sparkling water) — since it's unclear how well they're washed or who drank from them before, several plan to go straight to a shop upon arrival to buy their own bottled water.

Reusable bottles/pool glasses

One traveler found hotel dispenser water fine. There was a slight chlorine taste at first, but it disappeared and they continued drinking it without issues.

During a June stay, a traveler used bottled water for brushing teeth but regularly drank from dispensers in hotel bars, restaurants, and on the beach, including in the heat, without stomach problems.

Bottled water for brushing teeth

For drinks at the beach or hotel, one practical precaution is using a straw, as glassware may only be quickly rinsed. The traveler had iced soft drinks only occasionally.

Drinking straw