“This might seem like no big deal, but it matters especially for solo female travelers.”

“The reason behind that is that the front desk attendant should never say your room number out loud.

“Someone who works in hospitality will know that they made a major mistake.”

Patrice J. Williams wearing a tie-dye top and orange skirt smiling on a city street

“Hotel lobbies, especially the check-in area, can be pretty busy and packed with people.

Some people are staying at the hotel, and others aren’t even guests!

This can especially be problematic for solo travelers.”

Patrice holds a hotel room card to the camera in her TikTok video with the text, "If you check into a hotel room, and they do this, change your room immediately"

“‘Hey, can I change my room?

I would just prefer that my room number isnt announced out loud.’

That is it.”

Patrice continues talking in the video with the text: "The front desk attendant should never say your room number out loud"

Since the TikTok went live, Patrice has gotten quite a positive response.

She’s absolutely right, change it right then and there.”

“It shouldnt be a problem at all if you oughta change your room.

Hotel receptionist handing a key card over the counter

Its nice, its easy, its simple.

“I hope the video doesn’t scare people, especially women, from traveling solo.

But instead, just inspires them to be mindful of what info they or others share.”

Hotel room door slightly ajar with key and tag labeled "206" hanging from the handle, room interior visible

She says it best: “Travel should be accessible, safe, and intimidation-free.”

Patrice in a fur cami top and satin pants seated at an outdoor cafe with a historic building in the background

User Kristina Girod comments on a post, expressing gratitude for new solo travel information she found helpful

A comment that says, "I used to be a front office supervisor at a hotel and that is the first thing we train them on; never say the room number out loud"

A comment regarding hotel privacy practices, advising to request a new room if confidentiality is breached

A comment advising to change hotel rooms if the room number is said aloud for security

A commenter recounting a hotel experience about changing a room number for privacy, wishing the clerk well

Patrice in her TikTok video, talking to the camera