Hotel Security
from Clayton's Personal Security Handbook
- Do not provide your title, company name or business purpose to hotel and restaurant personnel or strangers who appear to be guests in the hotel.
- When registering at a hotel, show only the credit card needed and do not expose the other contents of your wallet, briefcase or handbag. Do not use your corporate credit cards.
- Learn the location of entrances, exits, elevators, stairways and fire escapes.
- Do not leave documents in your hotel room that identify your business or purpose for your visit. Keep company and personal information in the hotel safe.
- Do not provide personal information to hotel staff or strangers in hotel bars, lobbies or lounges.
- Be wary of anyone taking an unusual interest in your comings and goings.
- Be cautious about what you discuss over hotel phones.
- Do not respond to a hotel page unless you can verify it is legitimate.

