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Checking hotel reviews beforehand, using door stoppers, displaying "do not disturb" signs, and implementing other measures can help travelers feel more secure during their upcoming hotel stay.
Hotel selection
When looking for accommodation, you should pay attention to reviews regarding security. Reviews from previous guests will give you more information about the hotel's overall security. Check if the hotel has surveillance cameras and measures to protect guest data.
Tourists should proactively check the room details and hotel information carefully before making a reservation.
You should also choose establishments that restrict access to strangers. These are hotels that only allow guests with a key card to use the elevator to access the upper floors.
In addition, travelers should also research the location of their planned hotel. Besides being near the city center or popular attractions, you should also consider factors such as whether the area is convenient for using public transportation or ride-hailing services, and whether it gets crowded in the evenings.
Choose the appropriate floor
Rooms on floors 4 through 6 are generally a safe option. The higher the floor, the more difficult it is to escape in emergencies, such as a fire.
The location of the accommodation is also a factor that travelers need to consider.
In particular, travelers should avoid choosing rooms on the ground floor. This is the area most vulnerable to attack or break-in. For added caution, you can choose a room near the stairwell or emergency exit.
Inspect the room before checking in.
The lock is the first thing guests should check when checking in. A properly functioning door lock will ensure that strangers won't sneak into your room or disturb you while you're resting.
The peephole on the door is where outsiders can look into your room. To prevent this, visitors can cover it with a bandage or black tape.
Besides the entrance door, if the room has a balcony and windows, guests should also check their opening and closing mechanisms. If the locks in the room are malfunctioning, report it to the hotel and request a room change.
The lock is the first thing guests should check when checking in.
Additionally, you should also check all the items in the room for any damage or malfunctions. This process can also help guests detect cameras or listening devices in the room.
For added safety, when checking in, you can ask the receptionist to change your room number from the one you booked. This is to prevent anyone from knowing your room number beforehand. Additionally, the hotel address and room number are two pieces of information that travelers should not disclose to strangers.
Put up a "Do Not Disturb" sign when you go out.
When you need to go out, you can put up a "do not disturb" sign to prevent staff from entering to clean. Alternatively, you can turn on the speakers or TV to create noise and give the impression that someone is still in the room.
Put up a "Do Not Disturb" sign when you go out.
Use a door stopper.
You can place this compact device at the bottom of the door to prevent someone from suddenly opening the door to your room. Many hotels have chain locks. You should use this lock when opening the door, check who is outside, and then unlock it.
If you're not prepared, you can block the door with a chair or other heavy objects. Tourists can also attach a ceramic or glass cup to the doorknob so that if a stranger tries to open the door, it will fall and make a noise, alerting you.
