We recentlyaskedtheBuzzFeed Communityto give us tips on staying safe in hotels while traveling solo.
Here are the eye-opening and helpful results:
1.
“Lock every lock that is on the door.
“Also, not necessarily a safety tip, but check for bed bugs.
Better be safe than sorry.”
flubber7777
2.
The anxiety of someone entering through those doors is too much.”
“If youre staying in a street-level room, see to it the shades or curtains are closed.”
JerseyJ619
3.
THIS makes it so easy for predators to find you easily."
Just becauseeveryone in earshot now knows where you will be staying, that could be very dangerous."
radiantpunk19
4.
“Trust your gut.
If anything seems off, workers seem shady, get out if you’re able to.
Also, let someone know where you are.
Share your location with them, and let them know you’re nervous.
And have a contingency plan set up with them.”
Here is my room number.
Stay safe out there, everyone!
Travel is fun, but it is also incredibly stressful when you don’t feel safe!"
“If you’re using room service, take the food yourself at the door.
I’m a guy, and it still scares me.”
When was the last time you saw one being cleaned?"
angelicduck46
8.
“Always use the deadbolt.
Don’t use the glasses or coffee pot.
sarac4574b3b4f
9.
“Don’t get distracted by burying your face on your phone when walking.
Keep your head on a swivel.
And take a lot of pictures!!!
savorytree93
10.
“Make reservations for two people (this includes restaurants as well).
Staff and owners will always assume two people are in the room.
I’ve even asked for extra towels for my ‘fiance.'”
54, Michigan
11.
“Use Google Maps/Google Earth to look at the street view of wherever you are considering staying.
‘Walk’ up and down the street.
32, Michigan
12.
“Check everything the second you get to the room.
confirm there is nobody in the closet, shower, behind the curtains, etc.
Check for cameras as well.
Then, check the bed for bedbugs, as those will not make your trip fun.”
Anonymous, Connecticut
13.
“Always pack one of those little rubber door stops in your bag.
Wedge your door with it when you’re in your hotel room to stop people from getting in.
They are cheap, small, and light to carry but give you great peace of mind!”
46, UK
14.
“ALWAYS lock hotel doors.
lesliec21
15.
Alternatively, exit on that floor and catch another elevator to yours.”
59, New York
16.
“I was a flight attendant for 25 years.
58, Florida
17.
“For women, especially: Cover the peephole!
Anonymous, Virginia
18.
“Check the windows and all doors first double-check they lock.
I used to travel for work and sometimes in very remote places.
If they do not lock, immediately ask for a room change.
Safety is a priority.
49, USA
42, USA
20.
“I do a lot of small trips alone frequently due to college.
Always tell people in your family where you’re going.
She told hers, and I told mine address and everything.
It just ensures that anything in your room can’t be seen.”
21, USA
And finally…
21.
“Don’t get a room by the stairwell.
Also, don’t get a room beside or across from the elevators!
It will never not be noisy, and you will get little sleep.
Too many times, BTW.”
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
