Hotel Safety

Whether you are traveling alone or as a group, make sure to take ample precautions to ensure your hotel security.

- Use only a first initial when checking in.

- When taking phone calls in your room, refer to "we", not "I".

- Avoid staying in rooms on the main floor or near stairwells and elevators.

- Always use the elevator, especially at night, as long as it appears to be a safe model.

- If staying with a friend or group, make sure everyone knows the room number, easy exits, has a copy of the key, and knows what to do in an emergency. Go over any hotel evacuation instructions immediately.

- If there is someone watching you or following you from the hotel, return to the front desk and get a security guard. If someone follows you in, make sure to alert the front desk.

- Leave a television or radio on in the room, even if you're not there.

- Never leave your room unlocked, even if you're just stepping out to the ice or vending machines or going to a shared bathroom.

- Never leave your key where someone can glance and get your room number.

Article added on January 09, 2006

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