Are you afraid to stay in a hotel with key-card doors due to easy entry by thiev

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   lisasuniquevoiceposted 11 years ago

   Are you afraid to stay in a hotel with key-card doors due to easy entry by thieves these days?
   
   Thieves are now able to gain entry into key-card hotel room doors around the world using a small device available on the net. Holiday Inn is working on the problem, but what about the other hotels?
   
   

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   freecampingaussieposted 11 years ago

   No -I  wouldnt stress about it - We don't stay in many hotels as don't like them much . I would prefer a cabin with a verander in a park as they are much nicer .

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      lisasuniquevoiceposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I should try staying in a cabin. It would be lots of fun. Also I do love camping.
      Thanks freecampingaussie.
      Lisa

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   Goody5posted 11 years ago

   Aside from the coded door locks there are other locks in place to keep intruders out, like chains and slide bolts, so I wouldn't be too worried.

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      lisasuniquevoiceposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Goody5,
      I guess I had a concern about what was going on in my room when I wasn't in it, and if the thief would still be in there when I got back. Thanks for your comment. Lisa

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   Conservative Ladyposted 11 years ago

   Using the other locks on the doors would make me feel safe enough when in the room. I always be sure to take my valuables with me when leaving the room. Most Hotels have a safe available either in the rooms or at the front desk to protect valuables as well. The higher floors make me feel safer too because it would seem that a thief wouldn't want to be in the building any longer than necessary and waiting for elevators or climbing flights of stairs exposes them to other patrons and potential witnesses.

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      lisasuniquevoiceposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Conservative Lady,
      
      You're right the deadbolt and the chain will certainly help, and using the safe is a good idea. It would only be a problem if you purchased large items that won't fit in a safe, and you didn't have locks on your luggage. Lisa

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   nightwork4posted 11 years ago

   to me it is irrelevant. if thieves want into your room, they will get in. i'd be more worried about bed bugs.

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      lisasuniquevoiceposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      nightwork4,
      Thanks. I guess it's all part of traveling.
      Lisa

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      Lizam1posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I agree bed bugs and the dirt/virus contamination that has recently been flagged by the CBC.

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      nightwork4posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      try to think of the good side of traveling. forget the negative stuff and it's all good.

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   Lizam1posted 11 years ago

   It is unbelieveable that we create things that can do harm to others.  I hadn't heard about this particular item until now.  I always use the chain and deadbolt and won't worry about it.  That being said there are countries and places where I make sure not to take valuables.

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      lisasuniquevoiceposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Lizam1,
      I guess we all just have to be careful in all that we do.
      Lisa

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   TempusFugitposted 11 years ago

   When I travel I carry a wood wedge for the door. In addition to the lack of security with electronic locks and chains, this simple wedge provides a level of security that requires a lot of force and noise to defeat.

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