What is a bidet called around the world?
The bidet has more aliases than almost any household fixture — and the name people use changes where you'll find one. Below, every regional name we track on Bidet Baron, what it actually is, and a link to hotels travelers have confirmed have one.
Bum gun
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, PhilippinesHandheld sprayerThe handheld sprayer mounted next to almost every toilet in Southeast Asia — informal slang, universally understood.
Also called: Thai bidet, spray hose, bidet hose
Washlet
Japan (now exported worldwide)Electronic seatJapan's electronic bidet seat — heated, with a warm-water rear and front wash, air dry, and (usually) a deodorizer.
Also called: Toto washlet, electronic bidet seat, smart toilet seat
Muslim shower
Middle East, North Africa, South & Southeast AsiaHandheld sprayerHandheld water hose mounted by the toilet, used for the ritual washing (istinja) that's standard across Muslim-majority countries.
Also called: shattaf, shataf, health faucet, bidet shower
Bidet shower
Finland, Greece, Eastern Europe, AustraliaHandheld sprayerGeneric European name for the handheld bidet hose — same hardware as a shattaf or bum gun, different label.
Also called: bidet hose, bidet sprayer, hand shower bidet
Bidet sprayer
United States & Canada (mostly DIY retrofits)Handheld sprayerThe North American name for a handheld bidet that clamps onto the toilet supply line — what most US hotels would have, if they had anything.
Also called: hand-held bidet, diaper sprayer, toilet sprayer
Jet spray toilet
India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, PakistanWall-mounted jetIndian-English for the wall-mounted jet or health faucet found in most Indian bathrooms — paired with a small water pot (lota) in older homes.
Also called: health faucet, lota, Indian bidet
Find a hotel that has one
Whatever you call it, Bidet Baron's atlas is the easiest way to find a hotel that has one. Search by city or hotel name and read what other travelers reported from the room.
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