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Hotel Safety for Your Next Business Trip or Vacation Get-a-Way
From a business trip to the next weekend get-a-way, personal safety and security should be on your mind. It can be especially challenging when your flight was delayed, the taxi cab line was never ending and all you want to do is park, check-in and get to your room as fast as possible. But wait' take some time now to think about your safety with these easy but life-protecting tips'
Checking in '
-if valet parking is available, use it. If not, park by the lobby doors and ask for a hotel escort into the parking lot or garage. A small tip to the person assisting you is well worth to protect your safety.
-travel the lot to park in the most safest space possible. Check to make sure no one is loitering and where you park is well-lit. Try to park as close to the lobby as possible.
-take out all personal items, laptops, electronic devices, money or any other valuables out before you or the valet parks your vehicle. Take items with you or lock them in your trunk.
-when registering, use only your first initial and your last name. Use your business address and phone number.
-request for a room not on a first or second floor (more thefts occur on these two levels especially if there is a sliding glass door, window or balcony) and available with an inside corridor. If the hotel has many buildings, get your room within the main building of the hotel.
-ask the front desk attendant to write down your room number, not said out loud to have bystanders overhear what room you are in.
- ask the hotel staff about the safety of jogging nearby or walking from your hotel to nearby restaurants, movie theaters or the parking lot. They are often the most reliable source of information about the neighborhood. Don't hesitate to ask about transportation shuttle services and escorts to your car or room. If you inquire about or walking areas at the front desk, verify the employee giving you advice has knowledge of the area.
-if your room key is labeled with the room number, take care not to let others see that number. Safeguard your key at all times. Especially in public places. Don't leave it at a restaurant table, by the swimming pool, bar or gym. Don't give it to others. Don't leave it in the room or in the hotel room door.
-do not draw attention to yourself by wearing large pieces of jewelry or flash large amounts of cash.
-keep an eye out for your luggage both to and from your hotel room.
-locate all fire exits, fire extinguishers and elevators.
-Do not use the stairs to get to your room. Always take the elevator. Any secluded part of the hotel is never a good idea to be in i.e. stairwells, parking garages, dark hallways etc.
During your stay ...
-make sure the windows and the between-room door are all locked.
- use all the locks on your door every time you're in your room, especially the dead bolt, flip lock or chain at night.
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