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Danger! How to properly secure your valuables in the hotel!
On October 12, 2025, find out important tips for safely storing valuables on vacation and in hotel rooms.
Danger! How to properly secure your valuables in the hotel!
Holidaymakers should urgently pay attention to the safety precautions in hotels during their travels. Loud CHIP Many travelers tend to store their valuables, including passports, money and tickets, in hotel safes. However, a common misconception is that these safes are actually reliable.
Older models of hotel safes are often easy to open as they are often only secured with simple screws. TÜV Rheinland warned in 2019 that security tests had shown how easily criminals can break into hotel rooms, regardless of the country. In addition, some safes have factory settings that allow them to be opened without a special key.
Recommended security measures
To ensure the protection of valuables, TÜV Rheinland recommends that holidaymakers do not store their valuables in hotel room safes. Rather, the hotel safe at the reception should be used, as it is considered safer and is fully insured. “The security of safes in hotel rooms is often inadequate,” said Olaf Seiche, hotel auditor at TÜV Rheinland. Better protection can be achieved using special anchors and screws.
A common security mishap that travelers should be aware of is the use of luggage storage facilities. These should only be used if they are well monitored and the luggage is stored against a receipt. A receipt system can help prevent theft in such areas.
Prevention strategy before departure
It is also advisable to think about which valuables are absolutely necessary before you start your journey. Handling valuables carefully can significantly reduce the risk of theft. Travelers should also be careful not to leave room keys at reception to avoid misuse. A special note applies to key cards: These should be protected from reading devices used by thieves with aluminum foil or special wallets.
Ultimately, in the event of theft, it is important to inform both reception and the police in order to have proof of possible insurance claims. Travel safety begins with awareness of the dangers and taking proper safety precautions.
Overall, the recommendations of: hotelier and TÜV Rheinland that an informed approach to the security of valuables can help travelers avoid unpleasant experiences during their vacation.