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The most interesting advice here is to leave the TV on with a do-not-disturb sign. I think people will be less likely to rob you that way. All the other advice

The most interesting advice here is to leave the TV on with a do-not-disturb sign. I think people will be less likely to rob you that way. All the other advice is kind of whatever, like not being on the top floor in case someone is sweeping for you floor-by-floor.

graderjs 4y ago
I think not being top floor is just like if there's a fire you know what I mean or if there's some sort of attack top floor you are stuck. Personal I like the top floor cuz you can't hear people banging around on the floor above you and it's normally a bit quieter... But now I'm going to rethink it. :) :P xx ;p
SwiftyBug 4y ago
The problem is that in a lot of hotels the power of the whole room shuts down the moment you remove the key card from its slot. I guess you would need to ask for a second key card.
- barrkel 4y ago
  I've only ever found those to be simple physical switches. I use a spare credit-card sized object from my wallet, e.g. a loyalty card or an enomatic charge card (I have a half dozen of these), but even a stiff business card will do if it's the right size. With far less attention to security, I do this to e.g. charge up devices while I go get a bite to eat before heading out again in the evening.
- Markoff 4y ago
  often any card or piece of whatever stucked inside work, they don't really check for chip or anything
Cthulhu_ 4y ago
Yeah, it make it seem like someone's present, so thieves of opportunity will pass you by. It works at home too. The floor thing is twofold; one, a lot of hotel ground floors are quite busy with passers-by, higher floors should only have guests and occasional staff. But the author also mentions that fire ladders can still reach the 2nd or 3rd floor; if you're higher up, you have to be able to go down first. You're cornered if you're on the top floor.

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The most interesting advice here is to leave the TV on with a do-not-disturb sign. I think people will be less likely to rob you that way. All the other advice

by threatofrain 4y ago

graderjs 4y ago
I think not being top floor is just like if there's a fire you know what I mean or if there's some sort of attack top floor you are stuck. Personal I like the top floor cuz you can't hear people banging around on the floor above you and it's normally a bit quieter... But now I'm going to rethink it. :) :P xx ;p
SwiftyBug 4y ago
The problem is that in a lot of hotels the power of the whole room shuts down the moment you remove the key card from its slot. I guess you would need to ask for a second key card.
- barrkel 4y ago
  I've only ever found those to be simple physical switches. I use a spare credit-card sized object from my wallet, e.g. a loyalty card or an enomatic charge card (I have a half dozen of these), but even a stiff business card will do if it's the right size. With far less attention to security, I do this to e.g. charge up devices while I go get a bite to eat before heading out again in the evening.
- Markoff 4y ago
  often any card or piece of whatever stucked inside work, they don't really check for chip or anything
Cthulhu_ 4y ago
Yeah, it make it seem like someone's present, so thieves of opportunity will pass you by. It works at home too. The floor thing is twofold; one, a lot of hotel ground floors are quite busy with passers-by, higher floors should only have guests and occasional staff. But the author also mentions that fire ladders can still reach the 2nd or 3rd floor; if you're higher up, you have to be able to go down first. You're cornered if you're on the top floor.