A former flight attendant has shared the tricks she uses to make sure she is safe when staying in a hotel. Nassim used the hacks while she was working and now uses them when holidaying abroad, reports the Express.
Nassim said: “When I started flying I heard of a story where a crew member had gone into their hotel room and not checked it out properly and someone had hidden in the room. They got attacked, so every time I got to a hotel room I would use my luggage case to keep the hotel door open.
“I then go inside and check everywhere. I would check the bathroom, under the bed, inside the wardrobes, under the table and behind the curtains to make sure that no one was in there.
“I would never ever enter a room without doing that
Nassim says if a hotel does not have a chain on the door – she uses her suitcase again. She said: “I would place my bag by the door in case someone would open it from the outside so that it would make a noise.”
Nassim also has other rules for keeping yourself safe in a hotel. She said: “I would also make sure to never get in a lift with just one person and press my floor. And make sure no one is following you to your room.
“If you are feeling unsafe wait in the lobby until they have gone. Only then, proceed to go to your room especially if you are on your own.”
Nassim added: “I would always also put no room service on my door to avoid having anyone come in.”
She said: “I did use the safes as well for my important documents and money. Always, always use that. I always leave my TV on as well so it seems like I am in the room at all times.”