What complaints (tips extortion, food, cleaning) should I expect at a budget all-inclusive hotel in Egypt?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 12 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 12 days ago
TL;DR
According to traveler reports: no outright extortion at check-in, but porters always expect tips; food is repetitive but not spoiled; animation exists but is weak; the biggest downside is poor room cleaning.
The biggest issue at budget hotels is poor room cleaning — travelers name it as the main downside.
Dirty plates and cutlery at the hotel restaurant do happen — confirmed by guests.
There are indeed a lot of local (Egyptian) guests staying at these budget hotels.
Animation programs do exist but are usually limited to the hotel grounds only, without off-site excursions.
The food is repetitive but not spoiled — complaints about rotten dishes weren't confirmed by guests.
No overt extortion was noticed at check-in, but porters always expect a tip for carrying luggage.
One traveler was flying to the same hotel on August 12 and planned to share fresh photos and impressions after arrival.