HotelChatter

THE HALL

If you see people loitering in the hall, walk past your room or go and report them to the front desk.

IN YOUR ROOM

Have you ever read the back of your hotel door? There is usually a fire escape route posted with an easy to read map of the floor plan and instructions as to emergency procedure--just in case.

Always dead bolt or chain your door, check the peephole before opening up, and if you don't feel comfortable call the front desk.

YOUR KEY

Know where your room key is at all times. Never leave your room key or card unattended; if you visit the pool or fitness center, leave your key with a clerk at the front desk.

YOUR KIDS

Safer Child offers some hotel safety tips for families. It's important to remember that hotel rooms aren't child proof so:

Before you accept a room, ask the clerk if it has balconies, fireplaces, and windows that open. Check the windows to make sure they're secure, and cover the electrical outlets with your own covers, with covers provided by the hotel, or with duct tape. Scout through the room for anything dangerous, and remember that bathtub handles in hotel rooms are often loose, backward, dangerously hot, or touchy. Check for bugs or bad odors. Make sure the lights and locks work properly.

YOUR HEALTH

Meth labs are apparently as common in hotel rooms as prostitutes--yeah meth labs. Safer Child also talks about this and suggests:

Because of the volatile and toxic nature of meth chemicals and the cooking process, you should be on the lookout for hotel rooms with iodine stains, a strong chemical odor, or acid marks in the room -- particularly around the sinks, toilets or bathtubs. If you come across any of these things, find another room. You might want to make a habit of renting rooms near the front desk, because meth cookers would probably want to operate at some distance from management.

Whoa. Most of the meth lab hotels we have reported on are side of the road type places, so take extra special care at that motel in Mobile.

Most important is to be aware and trust your instincts. If you don't feel comfortable, leave, and let us know about it so we can get your story out there.

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