Protect Your Stay: Hotel Safety Tips for Every Traveler

Written by On Call International’s Global Security Team

Staying safe while traveling begins with making smart choices about accommodations. This checklist is designed to help keep you and your travelers protected and prepared for hotel stays. Use this resource as a quick reference, especially in unfamiliar or high-risk environments.

• Choose a Safer Room Location
  Request a room located between the third and sixth floors, ideally at the back of the hotel and near a fire exit.

• Avoid High-Traffic Areas
  Steer clear of rooms next to elevators, stairwells, vending machines, or other amenities that attract foot traffic.

• Protect Your Organization’s Identity
  When checking in or out, avoid mentioning your organization’s name to maintain discretion.

• Keep Business Private
  Refrain from conducting confidential work or sensitive conversations in your hotel room.

• Be Cautious with Smart TVs
  Avoid logging into personal accounts on the hotel TV. If you do, make sure to log out before checking out.

• Secure Your Room from the Inside
  Use a door wedge or portable lock to block the door while you’re inside the room.

• Keep Your Room Number Private
  Don’t carry your room key card with the paper that shows your room number. Store them separately.

• Request a Multilingual Calling Card
  Ask the front desk for a calling card with the hotel’s contact information in both your native language and the local language.

• Know What to Do in an Emergency
  If someone enters your room without permission, call the hotel immediately for assistance.

Whether traveling for school, work, or play, taking these simple precautions can make all the difference.

Want even more travel safety and security tips? Contact our team today.

About On Call International:
When traveling, every problem is unique–a medical crisis, a political threat, even a common accident such as a missed flight. But every solution starts with customized care that ensures travelers are safe and protected. That’s why for over 30 years, On Call International has provided fully-customized travel risk management and emergency assistance services protecting millions of travelers, their families, and their organizations. Visit www.oncallinternational.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more.