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I'm looking forward to reading what others answer, because I have no suggestions, but also wonder how, othere than constant reminders
I think that unless someone is with him to continually remind him to drink and to keep a drink in front of him, he will continue to be dehydrated.
There may be some mental decline going on here thus why he's forgetting to drink as he is 93, so it may be time to think about a plan B for your dad.
Dehydration is so very common with the elderly and is also very dangerous, so you must do whatever you have to to get him to drink.
I know with my late husband after he had his big glass of orange juice in the morning I would fill up his 32 oz. thermos with his Powerade, and keep it in front of him and periodically would check it to make sure that he was drinking it, which he always drank it all and sometimes even more.
And as far as your free hospital bed, I would ask...are you sure that your 93 year old dad may not need it at some point? But if not I would post it on the NextDoor app in your area as I'm sure someone would be glad to come and get it.
However, at this age of 93, as I tease my 84 year old partner--he's already far outlived his sell-by date. By this I mean he has already lived past all expectations so he must be doing SOMETHING right. People will soon start saying "What's your secret".
You can but suggest. To become too involved does him no favor and is in fact hectoring more than supporting.
You might look up some internet suggestions, "getting seniors to take fluids" but I would be willing to bet that they don't have many better ideas than you do.