What room issues should I expect at hotels undergoing renovation in Sharm El Sheikh?
Based on 1 discussion with 6 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
At hotels under renovation, room quality varies a lot by building and floor — noise, smell, and construction dust can differ, so ask for the exact room/block before check-in.
What the community said
Ask exactly which building block you're assigned — renovation status varies, and even guests on-site aren't always sure which blocks are affected.
22 days ago
During renovation, construction dust spreads through hallways and into rooms — better to wear shoes indoors rather than go barefoot.
23 days ago Construction dust
Rooms with connecting interior doors have poor soundproofing — avoid these if noise sensitivity is a concern.
44 days ago Connecting rooms
No drawers in nightstands or near the mirror — an inconvenience for guests who like to unpack and organize.
55 days ago No storage drawers
Rooms facing the pool and restaurant area in the new block suffer from loud AC noise, audible even through closed doors. Rooms facing the neighboring Sheraton hotel or old ruins are quieter.
57 days ago Pool view = noisy, Sheraton-facing = quieter
An unpleasant smell isn't present in all rooms — upper floors are usually fine, while lower floors occasionally have it.
59 days ago Smell more common on lower floors