For the convenience and safety, we recommend the following tips for you to enjoy your stay to the fullest:

• Request a hotel room near the elevator and away from any renovation work. It is very useful if you are carrying a lot of luggage and no porter service is available.
• Request for a ladies floor if you are traveling alone (selected hotels).
• The "Please Make Up Room" sign tells everyone you are not in. Use it only when necessary.
• Conversely, the "Do Not Disturb" sign can make the room seem occupied (it is handy if you have to leave expensive items inside).
• Lock small valuable items in the front desk safe deposit box. If your bag is stolen from the hotel, request the management to search for it. Most hotel robberies care committed by staff, and many properties especially overseas. Do not allow employees to leave with packages; thieves take the money and dump the rest.
• Stand near the elevator buttons with your back to the wall; if you are threatened, push all the buttons at once.
  In Europe, single room is really meant for single person traveling and only single bed is provided (usually very small).
• For some hotel chains/motels, double-double bed is provided thus it is good for family with young children (no roll away bed is required).
• Most of the 2-3 star and some 4 star hotel properties in Europe do not come with air conditioning as the temperature in summer months might not be to the extreme especially in UK. Please check before you make any hotel reservation.
• For budget travelers, sharing toilet facilities may save you a couple of bucks