Are air conditioners noisy in Egypt hotels and how to deal with it?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
Air conditioners in Egyptian hotels are notoriously loud — you can even hear neighbors' units through the walls. Earplugs help at night, and you can manually adjust the air vents to redirect airflow away from the bed.
What the community said
The AC units cool well but are very loud. The noise is tolerable during the day but disruptive at night. You can even hear the neighbor's unit running through the wall. Earplugs are essential for a good night's sleep.
17 days ago Earplugs — pack them
The AC thermostat can't be adjusted — only on/off and fan speed. However, you can manually redirect the air vents: climb on the luggage rack and turn the two rows of louvers upward and sideways so cold air doesn't blow directly onto the bed. Your hands will get dusty.
17 days ago Tip: manually redirect louvers upward
One evening the AC unit burned out and stopped cooling. Repairs took about 1.5 hours, leaving a puddle and wire clippings on the floor. After three calls to reception, no cleaner ever arrived — the mess had to be cleaned up independently using a bath towel.
17 days ago