Why do lawns/gardens smell bad at Sharm el Sheikh resorts (e.g. Jaz hotels) and is it a problem?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Jaz-branded resorts in Sharm el Sheikh follow an eco-friendly concept (lots of lawns, glass bottles instead of plastic), but watering the grass often causes a strong unpleasant smell, especially in hot weather during peak hours — guests say this issue wasn't there before 2023.
What the community said
Guests report that an otherwise great hotel has a strong bad smell from lawn watering, comparing it to a pig enclosure at a zoo during hot midday hours. This wasn't an issue back in 2023.
15 days ago Jaz-branded hotel
The strong smell and lush greenery are part of the 'green agenda' across the whole Jaz hotel chain — glass water bottles, reusable cups, and heavy lawn irrigation.
18 days ago Jaz hotel chain
Regarding the heat: as long as humidity is low, walking around the resort is tolerable since the property is lush with greenery and shaded areas are almost always available.
19 days ago