Hotel Safety

One of the things I often hear from cool hotel skeptics is "I'd rather stay at a chain because I know they are safe." While it can be true that chains are monitored by a corporate office, this is no guarantee of safety. How often and how rigorous chains are monitored varies from company to company, and sometimes a brand name (especially a ritzy one) can attract criminals. Sometimes small proprietors know their country or region better and have personal investment in guest safety. Sometimes not. It all depends on the situation.

Savvy travelers simply need to keep their wits about them whatever kind of hotel they choose. Crimes against one's body and/or property can happen anywhere. However, there are steps that can be taken to protect oneself. Check out this handy list from Metlife. No one spends more money or time researching safety than insurance companies (sad to say).

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What about health safety? I've documented my brush with the "Fairmont" and how the deal with safety. What's your take?