By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department (compiled and reported)
When traveling, accommodation is a crucial consideration. Choosing a good place to stay not only provides a comfortable environment for rest, but safety is also an essential factor. So how can you ensure a safe accommodation experience? Rob Walker, a travel safety expert from the international SOS organization, shares his insights to guide the public in selecting accommodations that can serve as reference indicators to enhance personal safety.
1. Room Location
Experts suggest choosing a room location away from public areas such as lobbies, restaurants, and bars, but close to emergency exits, as these public spaces are often more vulnerable to intrusion or targeted attacks.
Experts share tips on enjoying a safe accommodation experience. (Image provided by Howard Plaza Hotel)
2. Floor Selection
When choosing a floor, many people prefer higher floors for the view, but experts recommend selecting between the 2nd and 5th floors. This helps prevent break-ins by thieves and ensures the room is within the reach of fire ladder trucks in emergencies, increasing chances of survival if evacuation by jumping is necessary.
3. Avoid Connecting Doors
Some hotel rooms have connecting doors to adjacent rooms. It’s best to avoid such rooms when booking, and if unavoidable, make sure the connecting door is locked and use additional safeguards such as door stoppers.
Choose a room height that falls within the rescue range of fire ladder trucks. (Image provided by Shangri-La Hotel)
4. Suite Bathroom
The bathroom inside your room can help block the spread of fire during an emergency.
A room’s bathroom can help block the spread of fire in case of fire. (Image source / Condé Nast Traveler)
5. Use Local Telecom Providers
When necessary, it’s best to use communication services provided by local telecom companies with completed personal registration, which can effectively assist in quickly seeking help in an emergency.
6. Avoid Eating Out
If you arrive in a country under travel alert, experts recommend eating in your room and avoiding restaurants outside as much as possible.
Avoid eating at external restaurants when arriving in a country under travel alert. (Image provided by MOOK Editorial Department)
Of course, the most important thing is to avoid traveling to countries where travel alerts have intensified. But if you must go, confirm in advance the locations and times of any major incidents or planned protests, and prepare thoroughly before your trip to ensure your safety while traveling.