Why you should throw a water bottle under your hotel bed, 99% guests skip this safety trick

Most people have stayed in a hotel at some point, whether for work or leisure. Yet there is one simple step many travellers reportedly forget to take as soon as they enter their room. (Representational image)

1/9 Most people have stayed in a hotel at some point, whether for work or leisure. Yet there is one simple step many travellers reportedly forget to take as soon as they enter their room. (Representational image)

Before unpacking and settling in, it is important to pay attention to basic safety checks. Whether you're travelling solo, with family, or for business, a few precautionary measures can help you feel more secure. (Representational image)

2/9 Before unpacking and settling in, it is important to pay attention to basic safety checks. Whether you're travelling solo, with family, or for business, a few precautionary measures can help you feel more secure. (Representational image)

Rushing into a hotel room without checking your surroundings can sometimes lead to unnecessary concerns. Many seasoned travellers rely on simple habits that help them feel safer during their stay. (Representational image)

3/9 Rushing into a hotel room without checking your surroundings can sometimes lead to unnecessary concerns. Many seasoned travellers rely on simple habits that help them feel safer during their stay. (Representational image)

Checking into a hotel often brings questions to mind. Is the room secure? Is everything as expected? Travellers frequently think about privacy and safety when staying in an unfamiliar environment. (Representational image)

4/9 Checking into a hotel often brings questions to mind. Is the room secure? Is everything as expected? Travellers frequently think about privacy and safety when staying in an unfamiliar environment. (Representational image)

Some travellers have expressed concerns about privacy while staying in hotels, including worries about hidden cameras or unexpected security issues. These concerns are often discussed, especially among solo travellers and women. (Representational image)

5/9 Some travellers have expressed concerns about privacy while staying in hotels, including worries about hidden cameras or unexpected security issues. These concerns are often discussed, especially among solo travellers and women. (Representational image)

Esther Struss, a flight attendant for a Dutch airline, shared a few hotel safety habits on social media. According to her, these simple tricks can help travellers feel more secure during their stay. (Representational image)

6/9 Esther Struss, a flight attendant for a Dutch airline, shared a few hotel safety habits on social media. According to her, these simple tricks can help travellers feel more secure during their stay. (Representational image)

One of her most talked-about suggestions is to roll or throw a water bottle underneath the hotel bed immediately after entering the room. At first glance, it may seem unusual, but there is a reason behind it. (Representational image)

7/9 One of her most talked-about suggestions is to roll or throw a water bottle underneath the hotel bed immediately after entering the room. At first glance, it may seem unusual, but there is a reason behind it. (Representational image)

Esther also recommends placing your shoes inside the room safe. Her reasoning is simple: travellers often forget valuables stored in safes, but nobody is likely to leave without their shoes. This habit may help reduce the chances of forgetting important belongings before checkout. (Representational image)

8/9 Esther also recommends placing your shoes inside the room safe. Her reasoning is simple: travellers often forget valuables stored in safes, but nobody is likely to leave without their shoes. This habit may help reduce the chances of forgetting important belongings before checkout. (Representational image)

Disclaimer: This gallery is based on travel tips shared publicly by a flight attendant. These suggestions are not official hotel safety guidelines and should be viewed as personal travel advice rather than guaranteed security measures.

9/9 Disclaimer: This gallery is based on travel tips shared publicly by a flight attendant. These suggestions are not official hotel safety guidelines and should be viewed as personal travel advice rather than guaranteed security measures.