Is hotel drinking water in Egypt safe, or should travelers only use sealed bottled water?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
The practical takeaway: in Egypt hotels, travelers may prefer sealed factory-bottled water rather than refillable glass bottles of unclear origin. In the heat, even 1.5 liters per person per day can be a normal minimum.
What the community said
The newest practical tip is not to rely on the hotel’s minimum water allowance: in Egypt’s heat, 1.5 liters per person per day can disappear quickly, especially with salty food and the climate. If the hotel limits bottles, it’s safer to buy extra sealed water.
16 days ago 1.5 liters of water per person per day
One traveler reported getting sick after drinking water from a glass bottle left in the room and suspected the source was unclear. The practical takeaway for visitors is that if a hotel provides refillable glass bottles, sealed factory-packed water may be the safer choice.
16 days ago refillable glass bottle in the room
Another point raised was that this may not be limited to one property: some hotel chains use refillable bottles as part of a 'green policy.' So in Egypt, it is worth checking in advance whether your hotel provides sealed bottled water or reusable glass containers.
16 days ago hotel 'green policy'