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ENSURING A SAFE,
CLEAN, AND SECURE HOTEL ROOM
It's a scenario familiar to any business traveler.
Your airline flight was delayed, the cab line at the airport was
endless and check-in was a mess. Jet lag has struck. It's very late,
you're tired and you have a breakfast meeting with a key client at
6:30 AM. You grab your key, avoid the bellman and head to your room
to collapse into bed. Stop. Take the next 5 minutes to perform these
safety, security and cleanliness checks and prepare for the next
day. These "how to's" will save you time the next morning, they
could even save your life some day.
1. When you enter your room prop the door open, turn
on the lights, and check the closets, bathroom, under the bed and
behind the drapes. Mistakes do happen and sometimes someone else has
been assigned to your room. This happens more frequently in suites
with adjoining bedrooms that can be sold as separate rooms. Or there
could be a thief. In any case, don't close the door until you are
sure the room is empty.
2. Check that the connecting doors, windows and
sliding doors are locked. In general, avoid first floor rooms with
sliding doors.
3. Once you lock the door and attach the safety
chain, check the diagram on the back to review the nearest exits and
mentally plan your escape route. Look out the door to check that the
exit signs are illuminated. If the lights are out, be helpful and
contact the front desk to let them know. The few seconds that it
takes to review the exit information can save your life in the event
of a fire, earthquake or other emergency. Just do it. FYI, most fire
engine ladders can only reach up to the 6th floor.
4. Be sure that the heat or air-conditioner, lights,
phone, radio and television are working. Turn on the shower and sink
to check the water pressure and temperature. If they aren't working,
switch rooms now. It's not worth waiting for someone to fix the
problem, especially late at night.
Helpful Self
Defense and Personal Protection Products
Door Braces
Volumetric Air Pressure Alarm
Door Stop Alarm
If used in conjunction with a
stun gun or
pepper spray, you will greatly increase your
chances for escape. |