When traveling or working, most people will need to rent a motel or hotel room to rest. Many people have the habit of checking in and resting right away, without paying attention to the surroundings. However, this is a mistake. After checking in, you should check to see if there is anything unusual in the room.
1. Two-way mirror
Mirrors in hotel rooms are usually one-way mirrors. However, you should still check all mirrors carefully to avoid encountering two-way mirror problems. Two-way mirrors allow people to observe the image in the room from the other end or install a camera behind without us knowing.
Two-way mirrors will have different image reflections than one-way mirrors. With two-way mirrors, people standing in front of the mirror can see their reflection like using a normal mirror, but the other side can easily observe us.
To check if the mirror is a two-way mirror, use your fingertip to place it on the mirror. If there is a gap between the finger and the reflection in the mirror, it is a one-way mirror. On the contrary, if the tip of the finger touches the reflection, with no gap in between, it is a two-way mirror.
2. Hidden cameras
Hotel rooms are private places for guests. Hotel owners usually do not intend to install cameras in other guests’ rooms. Cameras are only installed in public areas for security reasons. However, some people with bad intentions may intentionally rent a room and install hidden recording devices inside without the hotel staff or guests knowing.
Therefore, when checking into a hotel, you should check the room carefully to avoid bad situations, being recorded by a hidden camera.
The way to check is very simple. Close the curtains, turn off all the lights to make the room really dark. Then, you can turn on the phone’s video recording mode and start recording around the room. If you find areas with green or red dots, you should carefully check that area to see if it is a hidden camera.
You can use your phone’s camera to check if there is anything suspicious that looks like a hidden camera in the hotel or motel room.
You can also use your phone’s flash to shine around the room. Hidden cameras will reflect the light from the lamp. When you see areas that show signs of suspicion, check more carefully.
If you find unusual devices in the room, it is best to contact the receptionist for a solution.
3. Dirty faucets and showers
After checking in, you should carefully check the hygiene in the room, especially the faucets and showers. If you see signs of dirt that has accumulated over time but has not been cleaned, you should pay attention. You can also try removing the shower head and checking the water pipes. If you see hair or other dirt in the shower hose, you should not use it. Please contact the reception to report the quality of hygiene, change the shower or change to another room that ensures better hygiene. In case you are not satisfied with the hygiene of the hotel room as well as the hotel’s handling, you can check out.