How much to tip hotel reception in Hurghada for a room upgrade (balcony, sea view)?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
Tipping around $10-20 at check-in is usually enough to request a room with a balcony and closer to the sea; a Premium Room Sea View voucher guarantees a sea view, but the exact building/floor is up to availability.
What the community said
Having booked a standard room through a travel agent, guests paid an extra $30 in cash at check-in and were upgraded to a Superior room, #918, with a sea view and partial pool view.
19 days ago $30, Superior room, room 918
With a Premium Room Sea View voucher, a sea view is guaranteed, but the exact room and building depend on hotel occupancy at check-in.
23 days ago Premium Room Sea View
In April, tipping $20 at reception got an upgrade to a Delux room in building 5 instead of standard; the same approach may work again but isn't guaranteed.
27 days ago $20, Delux room, building 5
To get a room with a balcony and closer to the sea, guests typically offer $10-20 in cash at reception during check-in — the exact amount depends on the hotel and room availability.
31 days ago $10-20