Business Travel
Hotel Room Security
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Kelby Carr
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Kelby Carr
- travel safety/security tips
I almost never have my room made up so I can leave the do not disturb sign up. In France, though, it is almost compulsive for them to make up your room. Frequently, they would presume do not disturb only meant while you are in the room, and will still make up your room. Also, many of the nice boutique hotels are still using traditional keys, so be sure you secure valuables if you stay there.
One thing that works nicely, especially while you're in your room (or even in a train compartment), is a motion detector or under-door alarm. Sharper Image and Magellans sell some of these. They're also great if you're traveling with kids (and they're old enough to open the door). You'll know if they try to wander out. Deadbolts usually stop this, but my last hotel had a very low onemy daughter could reach. She kept opening the door and walking right out! That's life with a 3-year-old, I suppose.
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