Luxury hotels and restaurants use purified water for drinking, ice, and food preparation. Ice in upscale establishments is made from treated water and is safe to consume. When dining at reputable restaurants, you can comfortably enjoy beverages with ice.
For brushing teeth, bottled or filtered water is recommended as a precaution, though the risk from brief tap water exposure is minimal. Most hotels provide complimentary bottled water in rooms, and premium properties often have in-room water filtration systems.
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