Which building/block to request at an all-inclusive hotel in Sharm El Sheikh — main building or bungalows?

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TL;DR

Ask for a room in the Main Building near reception — that's considered lucky; bungalows are usually less convenient. With a "standard room" booking, getting a ground-floor room in the main building may require a small tip at check-in.

What the community said

Not all bungalow-type buildings are bad — one decent option is a three-story block located to the left of the main building.

3-story block left of main building

Construction noise from behind the hotel fence is audible but not too disruptive if your building is located farther from that boundary.

At check-in, staff check your paid room category — if it's a "standard room", getting a ground-floor room in the main building without a small tip to the front desk may not happen.

standard room

The building matters more than the floor: getting placed in the Main Building (where the reception is) is considered lucky, while a bungalow room is seen as a less desirable option.

Main Building