Note: Hotels often use firewalls and proxy servers that allow them to log all sites accessed through their wifi. The logs may contain browsing history, downloads, uploads etc.
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However, it's crucial to remember that hotel TVs are public devices, accessed by numerous guests. As such, neglecting to sign out from your Netflix account could pose a security risk. While the likelihood of someone misusing your account is relatively low, it's better to be safe than sorry.
If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: You can access Netflix on a hotel TV either directly through a smart TV interface, by connecting your personal device, or using a separate streaming device like Roku, Chromecast, or Firestick.
In short: No, hotel Wi-Fi isn't safe. You might think your hotel room's password-protected network is nearly as secure as your private Wi-Fi network at home. But despite common protections, hotel Wi-Fi security is very lax, making it one of the least trustworthy types of public Wi-Fi.
Hotel rooms are intended to be private places. The idea that someone could be watching you is unsettling. As you might assume, there are laws surrounding the use of hidden recording devices in private areas. In the United States, it is not legal to record hotel guests in their private spaces without their consent.
It is illegal in the United States to have undisclosed cameras in vacation rental homes or hotels. It's also against the policies of every major hotel and vacation home company to have cameras (hidden or visible) in private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms.
If you've ever signed in to Netflix at a hotel or given your password to a friend, you should make sure to sign out. Otherwise, you might not be able to watch your favorite shows when too many people are signed in to the same account at once.
Sign out before you check outLogging in to your online accounts for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and other sites and services during your stay could open up your information to hackers; however, signing out of all devices under each account upon checkout will help minimize further exposure.