What to do if a Hurghada hotel won't move you to another room, and how are check-in/check-out days counted?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 18 days ago
TL;DR
If the hotel refuses a free room change, ask to upgrade by paying only the price difference between room categories × number of nights, or negotiate cash compensation. Check-in/check-out days count toward paid nights only if explicitly stated in your booking (usually shown on Booking.com or confirmed at reception).
What the community said
The check-in day counts as part of your stay only if your booking (e.g. on Booking.com) explicitly specifies exact check-in/check-out times — same rule applies to the checkout day.
20 days ago
Some travelers found that extending their stay by an extra night could be cheaper when negotiated directly with the hotel rather than through a package tour.
21 days ago
If getting moved to another room really matters and you're willing to spend vacation time on it, offering a direct cash tip to hotel staff can help speed things up.
29 days ago
An alternative to cash compensation is requesting an upgrade to a higher room category — the surcharge is calculated as the price difference between room categories multiplied by the number of nights.
29 days ago