Is it safe to stay in a hotel alone?

Yes, hotels provide their own security and do everything they can to keep their guests safe. However, female travellers should also have their own checklist for keeping themselves out of harm's way. Here are our 12 JourneyWoman tips to get you started.



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The best floors in a hotel to stay in for safety and convenience are the second, third, and fourth floors. They are high enough in the building to avoid most burglaries but not too high in case of a fire. They are also more convenient than higher floors for entering and leaving the hotel.

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Lock your suitcase, and use a small chain to secure it to a piece of furniture. “Locks are made to keep honest people honest,” Coffey says. “They're easy to break open. But if it's an internal employee, they won't want to leave evidence behind.” You could also leave your luggage with the front desk if you're concerned.

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Look for safety features in the hotel room Once you've chosen a hotel, inspect the room for safety features. Look for deadbolts, peepholes, and smoke detectors. Check that the windows and doors are secure and that there are no obvious signs of damage or tampering.

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In conclusion, the level of soundproofing in hotel rooms can vary significantly depending on various factors. While some hotels invest heavily in soundproofing their rooms, others may not pay much attention to it. To ensure a peaceful and restful stay, it is essential to do some research before booking a hotel room.

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Before You Book
  1. Research Your Hotel. ...
  2. Request the Right Room. ...
  3. Know Where the Emergency Exits Are. ...
  4. Shut Your Window Curtains. ...
  5. Don't Publicize Your Personal Details. ...
  6. Lock and Secure Your Valuables. ...
  7. Use the Do Not Disturb Sign.


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All hotels have a backdoor or “special way” so the staff can get into the safe in case a guest forgets the code, or loses the key to the safe. Some safes may use a master key or card while others may have a special override code to open the door.

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Can hotel maids open the safe? Hotel housekeepers should not have direct access to your safe (that should be reserved for management) so this means that placing items in your safe should at the very least make your items harder to steal from housekeeping.

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Some accommodation providers have tried to prevent possible mischief by removing 420 as a room number entirely. Over the years other hotel guests have noticed other attempts by hotels to circumvent the enthusiasm of stoners for the number 420.

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Hotel Room Security – Higher Floors are Safer Emergency rescue is best below the fifth floor. I compromise by picking a modern fire-safe hotel and always request a room on an upper floor to reduce crime exposure. Ground floor rooms are more vulnerable to crime problems because of access and ease of escape.

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Yes, hotels provide their own security and do everything they can to keep their guests safe. However, female travellers should also have their own checklist for keeping themselves out of harm's way. Here are our 12 JourneyWoman tips to get you started.

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16 Essential Hotel Safety Tips For Women Travelling Alone
  • Leave valuables at home. Don't take expensive jewelry or anything of great sentimental value on your travels. ...
  • Avoid ground-floor accommodation. ...
  • Check the room. ...
  • Split your money. ...
  • Lock & double lock doors. ...
  • Block the door. ...
  • Close the windows. ...
  • Use the hotel safe.


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All hotels have a backdoor or “special way” so the staff can get into the safe in case a guest forgets the code, or loses the key to the safe. Some safes may use a master key or card while others may have a special override code to open the door.

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Major hotel chains such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt have started to offer free condoms in their rooms. Other hotels that provide condoms include W Hotels, Kimpton Hotels, and Four Seasons. These hotels often provide condoms in discreet packaging in the nightstand or bathroom.

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According to an expert, you should always make sure you ask for a corner room if you want peace. 'Due to the structural layout of a building, these rooms generally have the most square footage and windows, while also offering the lowest noise level,' an insider from Hotels.com told the publication.

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Some of the quietest locations in a hotel are midway down a hallway. That's usually away from centralized elevators, and stairways at the end of the hall. In larger hotels, try a room on an upper floor to minimize noise from meeting rooms, restaurants, and the street.

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Use a flashlight Many modern cameras have a lens that will reflect bright light. So, turn off the lights in the room and then turn on your flashlight. Move the flashlight slowly around the room, focusing specifically on areas where you suspect a camera may likely be hidden.

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By covering the outlets, the risk of electric shocks or accidental contact with live wires is minimized. Additionally, bandaging outlets is an effective way of childproofing the electrical system, preventing young children from inserting objects or their fingers into the outlets.

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