Is hotel ice in Egypt safe for drinks, and is it usually made from tap water or filtered water?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
In most resort and chain hotels in Egypt, bar ice is usually made from filtered water or bought from a supplier, so hotel drinks with ice are generally safer than drinks outside the hotel. If you have a sensitive stomach, the safest option is to ask for no ice and stick to sealed bottled water.
What the community said
The safest approach for cautious travelers is to order drinks without ice for the first few days and use only sealed bottled water, even for brushing your teeth. This matters most if you have a sensitive stomach.
13 days ago sealed bottled water
Ice in hotel bars is usually safer than in random cafés outside the resort: larger hotels more often make it from filtered water or buy it centrally for the restaurant and bar.
13 days ago hotel bar
If you’re unsure, ask reception or the bartender whether the ice is made from filtered water or delivered ready-made. This is a normal question in international chain hotels and 4–5-star resorts.
13 days ago reception / bar