The highest winds occur between the 3rd and 10th floor, so a basement or an underground garage would be the best place to stay unless the hotel is near the ocean, where total waves and flooding might occur. Stay away from windows and outside walls, because they could break or cave in.

Yes, modern hotels in hurricane-prone areas (like Florida and the Gulf Coast) are generally very safe and are often built to much higher structural standards than residential homes. Most are constructed with reinforced concrete and feature hurricane-rated glass or shutters. In fact, many hotels serve as "shelters" for local residents and emergency workers because they have large industrial backup generators that can keep elevators, emergency lighting, and basic water systems running even if the municipal grid fails. However, "safe" does not mean "comfortable." During a major storm, hotels will often implement a "lockdown," meaning you cannot leave your room or the building. Amenities like pools, restaurants, and Wi-Fi may be suspended, and food service may be limited to "boxed meals." If a mandatory evacuation is ordered for a specific coastal zone, the hotel must comply, and guests will be required to leave for an inland shelter or a hotel outside the evacuation area.