Smart Travel Means Safe Travel – Tips to Stay Safe and Secure When Staying at Hotels!
When traveling to escape the cold and chase the sun this winter, it’s good to keep these six hotel safety tips in mind whether traveling for business or pleasure.
Loose Lips Sink Ships – Try to Book Online
Not only will this save time with your check-in, it means you have to provide less information at the reception counter where other people might hear your critical details.
Don’t Go to the Top or Bottom – Request the Middle Floors
Never stay on the top floor of a hotel. In the event of a fire or terrorist scenario, you severely limit your escape options (there’s only way to go and the higher the floor; the more difficult it is for fire truck ladders to reach). The ground floor is also not a favorable option as it provides much too easy access. Be picky – try to request a room between the second and fourth floors, furthest away from the side of the lobby.
Everyone Should Pull Their Own Weight If Possible – Be Careful with Your Luggage
Don’t let the bell staff or the concierge take your bags, especially in a foreign country. Additionally, always place your bags down in front of you, not beside or behind you.
Know Where You’re Going – Request a Map
Before you leave the lobby, ask the receptionist for a local street map and to mark where the hotel is for you.
Perception is Reality and Reality is Perception – Always Make it Seem You’re in the Room
As soon as you enter your room – turn the television on and keep it on low volume throughout your stay. When you leave your room, hang the “Do Not Disturb Sign”. Before you leave your floor, make sure you check out where the exits and stairwells are just in case of a fire. Know the fire escape plan and walk the floor to familiarize yourself with the plan.
Use Caution When Trusting a Hotel Safe
Hotel safes, especially in third-world or underdeveloped countries are very easy to break into. In the event of a hotel room break-in, they are usually the first thing that is targeted.
We at Security Specialists Want You to Stay Safe and Secure When You’re On the Road!
