Is it safe to leave phones, cash, and passports in a hotel in Egypt, and what happens if you lose something?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
TL;DR
Based on traveler reports, lost items in Egyptian hotels are often taken to reception, and valuables left in rooms are commonly untouched even after housekeeping or minibar service. But phones left by the pool or in public areas should be checked for immediately at reception or the bar, as that’s where they are usually handed in.
What the community said
One traveler said their room safe was found open after staff had entered to restock the minibar, because the guests had forgotten to lock it before leaving. Even so, the cash, rings, and documents were all still there.
10 days ago in-room safe, minibar service
Another traveler reported leaving iPhones and iPads unattended more than once, and found that recovered devices were taken to reception. In one case, the phone was returned only after Face ID verification, showing that the hotel checked ownership before handing it over.
10 days ago reception, Face ID
If a phone is left in the lobby or at the bar, staff may promptly remove it from public view and hold it until the owner returns. That reduces the chance of another guest taking it, so the first place to check is the bar or reception.
10 days ago lobby, bar, reception