12 Little-Known Tips to Avoid Hotel Room Theft

When you're finally on vacation, the only thing on your brain is fun. But keep in mind that you might become a prime target for thieves, who love to hit that cozy hotel room you’ve settled in! Now and then magazines, newspapers, and websites publish lists of the safest and the most dangerous travel destinations. But in fact, there’s always a chance of being robbed or attacked in any country in the world.

Yep, a trip to some places might be not as peaceful as tourist tour guides say, so you should know how to stay safe while traveling. About 42% of people who were victim to hotel theft left their belongings lying around the room; 45% didn't use the in-room safe; and almost 30% were bathing, lounging in the room, or sleeping when the theft happened. How can you outsmart the bad guys and keep your stuff safe?

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TIMESTAMPS:
Leave your prized possessions at home 0:27
Don’t assume that in-room safes are foolproof 0:53
Use a lock for your electronics 1:53
Ask for a room on a higher floor 2:23
Keep your room tidy 2:57
Make your room look occupied 3:43
Locke the door every time you leave your room 4:13
Lock up everything when you get ready for bed 4:47
Keep the "Do Not Disturb" sign on your door 5:32
Don't use a copy of the key 6:13
Don't flaunt your money 6:47
Always be on the alert 7:08

#staysafe #robbery #protectyourself

SUMMARY:
- Even if you’ve decided to leave your precious things at home, you still probably have your passport, cash, and debit or credit cards with you. Luckily, most hotel rooms have a safe where you can store your valuables.
- Let’s say you’ve decided to lug that laptop with you. Maybe your job requires you to take work with you on vacation. Just attach it to something immobile like a piece of furniture or a radiator.
- By all means, try to avoid a first-floor room, especially if it doesn't face the hotel's parking lot. If first-floor rooms are the only ones available, it'd better be one that opens to the hotel courtyard or even interior hallway.
- Always lock your things and souvenirs away in suitcases, even if you’re just going out for a few hours. You can also take security luggage cables with you – they’ll let you tie your bags to some stationary thing.
- Make your room look and sound occupied even when you're out. You can leave the radio or TV on, and don’t switch the lights off.
- Don't leave your door open or even slightly ajar if you make a short trip down the hall to, I don’t know, help some elderly person with their bags or something.
- Lock up everything you can, not only before you go out but also when you get ready for bed. By "everything" I mean the room door, balcony doors, and windows. In a lot of hotels, balconies are right next to each other, and a thief can easily climb across to get to your room.
- Keep the "Do Not Disturb" sign on your door at all times. Obviously, it’ll keep the cleaning staff out of your room. But it also helps prevent someone else from sneaking into your room while it’s being freshened up.
- Ask for a new set of electronic keys, not a duplicate, if you've lost yours. This way, the lock on your door will get reprogrammed, so anybody who finds your lost key (or the person who purposely took it!) can’t get in.
- Don’t count your cash anywhere in public. Also, even if you've bought something awesome, don't pull it out of your bag to show your friends or travel companions.
- Always be on the alert. If you hear someone knock on your door saying that they’re from the hotel staff while you haven't asked for room service, call the front desk.

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[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Hey there! Do you prefer staying at a hotel or in a private apartment, while traveling?

[Lookdownhereiam]

Great video. Thank you for saying at the end, 7:37 "It's not paranoia, it's just being careful and alert." That's all I've been saying. Years ago, I spoke to my college class for an assignment and explained these type of safety steps and the teacher was like, "Has something happened to you? Why are you so paranoid?" I was like. "Nah, nothings happened. I'm just aware of my surroundings." Bright Side did good as usual!

[AllisonLinner]

A couple things:
1. As he said, *lock your door (and double check!) even if you're going down the hall to get some ice.* Someone can sneak in and *steal* something...but *even worse; they can *sneak in, hide, wait for you to lock the door from inside, and then assault you.* Especially *as a woman must be extra careful!*

2. Put your *valuables (cash, jewelry, electronics, etc.)* in some kind of *empty/fake shampoo or lotion container, * then *put it in the bathroom like normal.*

3. Remember that if you are *prescribed medication (especially controlled substances like opiates, benzodiazepines, and everything else)* you need to *hide that too or take it with you.* No fun to have a medical emergency on vacation.

4. I always say this, but *self-defense is everything!* And a *concealed carry course and permit is the best* way to go, if *you're a woman* (or *have children to protect!*) really truly consider this please.

[robbiePlanetaSano]

I own a hotel, I clean my own room when traveling and leave the “ do not disturb” sign on the door at all times . I carry my passport and cash with me at all times, never leaving them in a room even if there is a safe . Never been robbed.

[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

TIMESTAMPS:
Leave your prized possessions at home 0:27
Don’t assume that in-room safes are foolproof 0:53
Use a lock for your electronics 1:53
Ask for a room on a higher floor 2:23
Keep your room tidy 2:57
Make your room look occupied 3:43
Locke the door every time you leave your room 4:13
Lock up everything when you get ready for bed 4:47
Keep the "Do Not Disturb" sign on your door 5:32
Don't use a copy of the key 6:13
Don't flaunt your money 6:47
Always be on the alert 7:08

[MrTkmandal]

Plot twist: thieves are watching this and now will know where your things are😂😂

[flyby]

A few tips:

- NEVER leave your passport at the hotel. In case of emergency (fire, earthquake, terrorism) you can always leave the country.

- Take a picture of your travel documents before leaving the country and send them to yourself through email. That way, even if you lose your stuff and your phone you can still access your email anywhere.

-When I step out of the room and there's somebody in the hallway I always say "See you!" to an imaginary "roommate" while the TV is on and the "Do Not Disturb" sign hanging (as suggested here).

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[duchi]

*How to Outsmart the Bad Guys:*
1. Think like the bad guys

[suepete]

** Also, when on vacation, don't think your rental car is any safer than the hotel room. Thieves LOVE to target rental cars, INCLUDING breaking into the trunk.**

[kripkethechameleonfriends]

Getting new keys instead of duplicates is best👍

[heyitsmefatima]

I take everything but I leave my luggage’s somewhere safe in the hotel room but thanks bright side u told me a lot!!!❤️❤️

[Safesuitcases]

Great list - I would caution people against using the in-room safes. I have seen hotel staff come to fix my safe and if was very easy for them to get into it when I could not. Also, avoid luggage that is held closed using zippers. They are very easy to open and close without being detected.

[DKNex]

Thieves: Noted everything to outsmart your over smartness.
Bright side: hold on a sec

[Arby]

Rubber bands on a double-doored cabinet that you put your belongings in is a really good way to know if someone has been in the room and taken your stuff. If left untouched, your belongings are safe; and if cut, broken or left dangling you've been stolen from. This method is also a cheap, easy method of baby-proofing your house or apartment.

[Fernadotube]

Useful tips, thanks for sharing the video. The portable security camera linked to mobile phone allow us to see what's happening in the hotel room via live view, email & app push notifications if any motion detected in the hotel room. This portable camera may help to secure the room too...

[itsdelightful]

“If you don’t need it leave it.”~Bright Side

[manankapkar]

I liked that theif's smile on 0:20

[jnv]

Leave your precious stuff at home... burglars couldn’t be happier.

[TheSoitenly]

Thanks for the ideas, I'm going on summer holidays next month.

[AJMScholars]

AND guess what was scary my aunt and grandma's bag went missing but we found it and AFTER it's was smooth slaying