How to Lock a Hotel Room Door Properly

I grew up in my mother’s inn in the Japanese countryside, where none of the eleven rooms had a lock, and learned from her how much care a door deserves. After more than forty years of sleeping behind doors that weren’t mine, I share nine small steps I use to secure a hotel room, from checking the door and room to completing my bedtime safety check. I explain the order I follow and how I use each safeguard—including the deadbolt, security latch, peephole, and portable door lock—to feel more at ease wherever I stay. 0:00 The inn's lesson in door safety 1:55 Check the door before entering 2:41 Inspect the room before locking in 3:23 Secure the connecting door 3:58 Use the deadbolt every time 4:59 Add the security latch 5:51 Check and cover the peephole 7:32 Wedge the door shut 8:16 Use a portable door lock 9:06 Complete the bedtime safety check #HotelSafety #TravelSafety #HotelTips #Travelસ્મarter