When traveling abroad, it’s important to be careful in hotel rooms, especially for women. You can’t always be sure about privacy or cleanliness, so it’s best to take precautions.
Recently, a flight attendant shared some basic safety tips on TikTok. She emphasized that safety is her top priority, no matter where she is.
Use a Towel for Extra Door Security
According to Cici, a flight attendant who shares safety tips on her TikTok account @ciciinthesky, you can use a small hand towel from the bathroom to make your hotel room safer. Wrap the towel around the door’s safety latch before locking it. This makes it harder for someone to open the door from the outside.
Tip: Keep the towel near your hotel room door to remind you to use it.
Block the Door Lever with a Towel
Even if you lock the deadbolt, a thief could still use a tool to open a lever-style door handle. To prevent this, roll up a bath towel and wedge it tightly behind the door lever. This will stop anyone from opening the door.
Other Hotel Room Safety Tips
Cici also suggests a few more safety steps.
First, count the doors between your room and the exit stairwell. This can help you find your way out in case of a fire or if the area is smoky.
Second, always make sure the hotel room door is completely shut when you leave. Sometimes, hotel doors need a final push to close properly. Cover the peephole with tissues to block anyone from looking inside.
For added safety, Cici carries a personal alarm that has loud sounds and flashing lights to scare off attackers. These alarms are affordable and easy to find.
Finally, be cautious when housekeeping comes to your door, especially if you didn’t request anything. If this happens, contact the front desk. When choosing a hotel room, try to pick one that shares a wall with only one other room.
Let us know if you try these tips the next time you stay in a hotel!
