Every tourist risks becoming a victim to a certain extent, regardless of the country where they are vacationing. Therefore, it is necessary to think about safety and do everything to end the rest on a good note. The 11 great rules listed below will help you do this.
1. Before booking a room, you need to find out everything about the location of the hotel. Is the area where he is located safe? What is the probability of being a victim of a crime? Specialized services for tourists, where knowledgeable people already leave reviews, will be good helpers here. For additional reinsurance, you can view maps in panoramic view on Google's service, where you will have the opportunity to explore the entire surroundings of the hotel.
2. When choosing a hotel, you should make sure that the reception is open around the clock. It would also be useful to find out how the rooms are closed and whether there is a security checkpoint at the entrance.
3. During registration, it is better to ask for a room on the 4th or 5th floor. This should be done in order to eliminate the possibility of thieves entering and to be able to use the fire escape in an emergency. In addition, the rooms on the ground floor do not have a sufficient level of privacy, which is why passers-by can see the guests in the room.
4. It is very important to always lock the doors. Do not be frivolous and leave the room open, even if you need to go out for a couple of minutes. People very often confuse the numbers and mistakenly enter someone else's rooms, while some manage to take some valuables with them. You also need to lock yourself in at night, as casual night guests will not bring a drop of positive emotions.
5. If someone suddenly knocks on the door, do not open it immediately. It is best to make sure that the person is wearing a hotel employee's uniform, and if not, then you need to call the reception and ask if they have sent employees. If you still want to open the door, then you need to leave the door chained shut, but it's better to just ignore the unexpected guest.
6. It is recommended to leave all documents and valuables in the safe. However, do not forget that this does not guarantee absolute security. If things are very valuable and you don't want to leave them in the room, then you can leave them at the reception or take them with you.
7. There is a special advice for solo travelers. When leaving the hotel, it is recommended to leave a note on the table with information about the destination and the estimated time spent there. In case of a prolonged absence, which is likely to be the result of serious problems, the hotel administration will be able to inform the police about the note, which will help find the missing guest.
8. If there is a need to let a stranger into the room, then jewelry and documents should be in hard-to-reach places at this moment. In general, it is strongly discouraged to invite unfamiliar people into the room. No guest, no problem.
9. When leaving their room, you need to leave the TV on. Potential thieves will decide that the guest is in the room, and will prefer to avoid this place, choosing much quieter and safer rooms. You can also leave a "Do not disturb" sign on the door, which has a much stronger effect than a working TV.
10. In case of loss of the electronic room key, after issuing a new copy, you can ask the administration to deactivate the lost one. This will avoid unnecessary anxiety, which is sure to ruin the whole vacation and force you to sit in the room, fearing for your belongings.
11. When checking in, you need to find out about the evacuation door. Each hotel has a building layout, on which everything is clearly indicated. You can even walk around and explore all the corridors so that there won't be any problems in case of an emergency.
Following these basic rules will help you avoid serious problems that can ruin your vacation. You should always keep an eye on your belongings and surroundings. Attentiveness is the main helper of safety and pleasant rest.