When staying overnight at a hotel or motel, remember the following:

• Consider locking any electrical appliances (blow dryers, electrical shavers, etc.) in your luggage. Suitcases should always be locked so they can not be used to carry your property out of your room.
• Determine the most direct route to and from your room, to the fire escapes, elevators and nearest phone.
• Never leave money, checks, credit cards or car keys in the room. Take them with you.
• Place extra cash, expensive jewelry or other valuables (furs, gems, gold, or silver) in the hotel/motel safe.
• Report any lost or stolen items to the hotel/motel management and to the police.
• Report to the management any suspicious movements in the corridors or rooms.
• Unpack and place belongings in the closet and dresser. Arrange your things so you'll know if anything is missing.
• Use the door viewer to identify anyone requesting entry. Open the door only if you are certain the person has a legitimate reason to enter your room. if in doubt, call the hotel/motel office.
• When occupying or leaving your room, use all auxiliary locking devices on doors and windows. (You may want to purchase a portable door lock for traveling.)