Which room view should I request at a Sharm El Sheikh hotel to avoid a wall-facing room or an enclosed courtyard?

It is best to request a courtyard view from the start, while also specifying the floor and asking not to face a service area or an unattractive ground-floor zone. Courtyard-facing ground-floor rooms may still have poor views.

In some buildings, the so-called courtyard is more like a narrow passage between blocks: rooms can face each other and the space becomes very hot. Avoid this option if you want an open view and privacy.

A standard pool-view room may overlook a wall in an internal courtyard rather than the pool. Ask for photos or the exact room location before confirming the booking.