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The Do Not Disturb sign, (or the flip side, Please Make Up My Room) is often used by guests when they want some privacy – or would like their room cleaned.<\/p>\n
While you may think it\u2019s helpful to alert the staff as to the state of your room, it could project the entirely wrong message. Those who use it often during a stay could be drawing attention to themselves in a major way.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Please Make Up My Room sign, in particular, is a red flag to would-be thieves. It shows that your room is unoccupied and if they are fast enough, they could easily enter your room undetected.<\/p>\n
A manager from\u00a0ADT\u00a0security has advised: \u201cWhile you may think it is helpful to leave a service sign on your hotel room door, leaving a \u2018please\u00a0clean\u2019 note can notify potential thieves that your\u00a0room\u00a0is empty.<\/p>\n
“It is recommended that you notify\u00a0hotel\u00a0reception staff that you would like your\u00a0room\u00a0cleaned\u00a0and if you feel it necessary, for additional security, stay in your\u00a0hotel\u00a0room\u00a0while it is being\u00a0cleaned.\u201d<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> One of Wales’s prettiest villages sits at the gateway to adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n Thieves could also use the sharp edge to easily and silently, move the latch on your door.<\/p>\n A video posted by LockPickingLawyer shows just how easy it is to open a door with a room key.\u00a0<\/p>\n He just wiggles the thin card over the latch and it opens effortlessly in seconds.\u00a0<\/p>\n Next time you go into a hotel room, check the door thoroughly. If you\u2019re in any way concerned ask to be moved to another\u00a0room.\u00a0<\/p>\n Another risk is carrying around your card holder and we\u2019ve all done this. Not only does it have the hotel logo on it, but your surname and room number too.\u00a0<\/p>\n Anyone who finds it if you\u2019ve accidentally dropped it out of your bag or pocket, could calmly walk into the hotel and straight into your room.\u00a0<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Hotel-room-with-couple-4944139.jpg?r=1693935678190\")
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