Do hotels monitor your traffic?

Yes, hotels monitor your internet activity. This isn't (in most cases) as sinister as it may sound. They need to monitor your internet traffic to make sure you're not abusing download or bandwidth quotas, for example.



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No, hotels do not track what websites you visit when using their WiFi. Hotels are required to comply with data privacy laws and regulations that protect the personal information of guests. This means they cannot monitor or collect any data from your online activities while connected to their network.

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Saving these activities for a more secure network, such as your cellular data or a trusted personal hotspot, is recommended to protect sensitive data. Remember, even with these additional security measures, it's always a good idea to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) when connecting to hotel Wi-Fi.

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A VPN will mask your IP address and encrypt all the data that passes between the servers. That will ensure all the sensitive information that you type in or view online stays protected from prying eyes, whether they're IT or hotel staff, cybercriminals, hackers, government, etc.

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No, it is not safe to use unsecured WiFi in hotels. Using any public WiFi network presents a risk to your private information and security. There are many threats that you become vulnerable to on unsecured hotel WiFi such as a man-the-middle attack or malware.

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Avoid logging into sensitive accounts while on hotel WiFi
Unsecured WiFi makes it easy for cybercriminals to get their hands on your information, so it's safest to avoid logging in to any sensitive accounts while using it.

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How to clear your Wi-Fi router history
  1. Locate your router's IP address. ...
  2. Enter the router's IP address in your browser's search bar.
  3. Sign in to your router. ...
  4. Find the admin panel in the settings to access your router logs.
  5. Click on the “Clear Logs” button to delete your Wi-Fi history.


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An access point serves to disperse a network's WiFi signal throughout a building and ensure a sufficiently strong enough signal to provide fast and reliable online connectivity. Hotels typically require several access points spread out over the property in order to provide full onsite service coverage.

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