How to Spot an Unsafe Hotel Fast

Here are the biggest red flags that a hotel may be unsafe.

1: broken locks or damaged doors.

If the lock feels loose, leave immediately.

2: dark hallways and poor lighting.

Unsafe hotels often cut costs on security.

3: no visible security cameras or staff.

Especially late at night.

4: emergency exits blocked or hard to find.

Huge fire hazard.

5: dangerous design features inside your room, like invisible steps in the floor, low beams or ceilings or split levels with no safety fence.

Trust your instincts. If a hotel feels wrong, there’s usually a reason.