>>2811697 (OP)
I just went to Argentina and the hotels there are big on bidets for some reason. I don't get the love for them.
* weak spray
* poorly directed spray
* shitty water gets all over the bathroom
* spray doesn't clean you off worth a damn
* impossible to turn it on and off without getting sprayed in the face
I prefer a simple everyday hand-shower (picrelated), which none of the hotels had, but fortunately I brought my own (because I kinda expected that to happen) and hooked it up (either replacing the showerhead like normal, or hooking it up to a faucet with a MacGyvered adapter I put together from hardware store stuff).
Benefits of the hand-shower:
* spray can be as strong as the water pressure allows
* spray can be specifically directed straight at your asshole
* with a strong enough spray, you can even clean yourself out internally
* leaves you squeaky clean
* you're inside the shower when using it, so water goes down the drain instead of all over the floor and running down your legs
It's more sanitary and just plain better all around. Oh yeah, and it's also CHEAPER ($25 to $40 for a hose and showerhead) and DOESN'T TAKE UP FLOORSPACE (just replaces the showerhead in the shower).