How do you make your hotel persist safe and secure ?

Solo travel can be anamazingbut daunting experience — so taking steps to ensure your trip is safe can make you feel 1,000 times more prepared.

So solo travelers, when it comes to hotels and lodging, what are some helpful safety tips that more people should know?

Maybe there are safety devices to keep your room secure that you never travel without — like a door stop alarm that alerts you if someone enters your room.

Perhaps you have advice when it comes to booking or researching a hotel, like looking for one with security cameras in public spaces, such as the lobby, hallways, or parking lots — or not booking a room on the first floor (since it’s more likely to be broken into).

Or maybe you’d suggest NEVER sharing your hotel info or room number out loud, especially in public areas.

Or perhaps you’d recommend always making it “seem” like you’re in your room, even when you’re not there — by leaving the TV on or using the “do not disturb” door sign.

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How do you make your hotel stay safe and secure?

Woman taking photo of Eiffel Tower with her phone

A suitcase stands in front of a neatly made bed in a hotel room, likely suggesting travel or a stay

Man in a business suit exiting a room through an open door

people checking into their hotel at the front desk

Woman in a floral dress and hat exchanges card with receptionist at desk

Sign on door handle reads "Please Do Not Disturb"