Hurghada hotel gives only one key card - how to keep AC running when you leave the room?

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TL;DR

Many Hurghada hotels issue only one key card per room. Try asking reception for a second one (not always available), or leave any plastic card in the power slot to keep the AC running while you're out.

What the community said

If reception won't give a second card, insert any plastic card (even a discount/loyalty card) into the power slot before leaving the room - this keeps the AC running while you're away.

Power slot + any plastic card

In practice, reception often refuses to issue a second key card, claiming they're out of stock, and tells guests to come back the next day - this can repeat daily.

One workaround for the single-key-card issue: leave your room without the card on day one and go to reception - they may issue an extra card without much hassle.