5 Unhealthy Hotel Habits To Break Now

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Many travelers believe their hotel rooms to be a safe space while abroad. For some, the hotel room becomes an immediate home away from home, giving travelers license to stretch out and relax as if they were in their own bedrooms. However, what they don't realize is danger always lurks right around the corner – even when in a seemingly secure location.

In a survey commissioned by The EasyLock, a British temporary door lock manufacturer, over half of the 2,000 surveyed knew someone who had an item stolen from their hotel room.

In the blink of an eye, those travelers lost valuable jewelry, electronics, or even travel documents without immediately realizing it.

In many situations, travelers can prevent becoming a victim before they are even targeted by thieves. By breaking these five unsafe hotel habits, international adventurers can make sure they come home with the items that matter most.

Leaving valuables in plain sight within the hotel room

Many hotel guest believe that their rooms are magically locked and sealed when the "Do Not Disturb" tag goes around the doorknob. However, even at the best hotels, the sign may not be a deterrent for a determined hotel staffer.

As one frequent traveler discovered, the maid isn't always just looking to clean up a room – they may be looking to clean out the traveler as well. Anytime you leave the room, be sure to pull any valuable items out of plain sight. Simply put: leaving valuables out can be an invitation for them to walk away, sometimes never to be seen again.

Not using the hotel room safe

Nearly every hotel room has an in-room safe provided as a courtesy.

The code on the in-room safe is reset with every guest, meaning no two codes are the same. When traveling, the safe can be utilized for everything from electronics and valuables, to a document contingency kit in case of emergency.

However, some travelers do not elect to keep items in the hotel safe. Of those surveyed, 44 percent said they did not use the safe to keep their items secured when out of the room. While no hotel safe is entirely impenetrable, the in-room safe is an easy first line of defense from hotel room theft. 

Not using the swing-bar lock while in the hotel room

Many travelers consider the two room entry locks – the card entry and the bolt lock – to be secure enough to protect them while in the room. However, both measures may be defeated by a hotel staff member with a bolt key and master key card, potentially leaving your valuables at risk.

Many respondents in the survey said they either personally had something stolen or knew someone who an item stolen while they were in their hotel rooms! When it's time to retire for the night, be sure to use the swing-bar lock on the hotel room door. The swing-bar lock is a physical bar that prevents unauthorized entry into the room when the guest is in it.

Packing more items than the traveler truly needs

As travelers see the world with more and more gadgets, the overall value of their luggage increases. Of those surveyed, the average value of their luggage and contents came to over $4,800. This creates a virtual gold mine for a would-be thief.

When it comes to your luggage, be careful with the items you can't part ways with. Valuable jewelry and personal heirlooms should stay at home, while everything else should be locked in the hotel room safe when not in use.

Not purchasing travel insurance ahead of a trip

What many travelers don't know is that travel insurance can cover more than just trip cancellation and trip delay. A good travel insurance plan can help travelers in the worst of situations, including lost or stolen luggage.

No matter where an item is stolen, certain travel insurance plans may cover lost or stolen goods. Before leaving for a destination, consider purchasing a travel insurance policy to cover both the physical luggage and its contents.

Though no traveler is perfect, knowing which habits to avoid could keep modern adventures safe on the road. By breaking these five bad hotel habits, travelers can make sure their possessions stay secure, even when away.

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