The safest place to keep your valuables in a hotel is the in-room electronic safe, but even this requires a strategic approach. While most guests use the safe for passports and extra cash, it is a good idea to place your items inside a small bag or envelope within the safe to prevent small items from being overlooked when you check out. If you are staying in a high-end five-star hotel, you can also request to use the main hotel safe behind the front desk, which often has higher security and insurance coverage than the individual room units. For items that don't fit in a safe, like a laptop, placing them in a locked hardshell suitcase is a strong secondary deterrent. Avoid "obvious" hiding spots like under the mattress or in the back of the closet, as these are the first places a thief would look. In 2026, many travelers also use "travel door alarms" or portable safes that can be tethered to fixed furniture. Ultimately, the best policy is to minimize the amount of jewelry and high-value items you bring in the first place, relying on digital backups for your travel documents and IDs.