When traveling and staying overnight at hotels or guesthouses, safety should always come first. Here’s a simple yet effective trick that can help protect you from intruders while you sleep — and all you need are two glasses.

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🥛 How to Do It

Before going to bed at night:

1. Take two glass cups (you can use ones from the hotel).

2. If the door has a long handle, place one glass horizontally on the handle, and the other upright on top of it.

3. To make it even safer, place a chair or your suitcase right against the bottom of the door to block it.

➡️ If someone tries to open the door from outside, the glasses will fall and make a loud noise, waking you up immediately and likely scaring the intruder away.
➡️ The chair or suitcase will also make it harder for the door to open, giving you extra time to react.

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💧 Why You Should Toss a Water Bottle Under the Bed

When you first check into a hotel room, throw a water bottle under the bed to check if anyone is hiding there.

• If the bottle rolls out the other side, it’s safe.

• If it doesn’t, someone might be under the bed, and you should leave the room immediately and call hotel security.

This trick not only ensures your safety but also helps you see if the area under the bed is clean — sometimes there might be dust, trash, or even forgotten items from previous guests.

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🕵️‍♀️ Other Smart Safety Tips for Hotel Stays

1. Cover the peephole (“door viewer”)

   • Stick a piece of tape or a bandage over it. This prevents hidden cameras or outsiders from peeking into your room.

   • When you want to look out, just peel the tape off.

2. Hang a “Do Not Disturb” sign

   • When you leave your room, hang this sign on the door.

   • It makes others think someone is inside, discouraging potential thieves.

3. Check for hidden cameras

   • Carefully inspect the room — especially mirrors, TV screens, smoke detectors, picture frames, and tissue boxes.

   • If you notice a tiny light or hole, it could be a hidden camera. Report it to hotel staff immediately.

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⚠️ Bottom Line

Small precautions like placing two glasses on the door, blocking the door with furniture, and checking under the bed can make a big difference to your safety when staying alone in hotels.

They take just a few seconds — but could prevent serious trouble.