Travelling is a lot of fun, but it can be frustrating if you are robbed.  While you would like to think that any hotel staff is going to be completely honest and won’t take anything you leave in your room, you never really know who has access to your hotel room when you’re not there.  In fact, the cleaning crew may leave the door to your room open while they run back to the storage room for an extra towel or something, and during that time, anyone could conceivably get in.  Here are some things to keep in mind while staying in a hotel. First, and most obvious, don’t leave valuables lying around.  Put your camera, laptop, iPod, and other expensive electronics in a drawer or in one of your bags if you aren’t taken them with you.  Don’t leave any money out on the nightstand, either.  If you’ve purchased gifts, you may want to put them in your luggage as well or at least cover any large shopping bags with dirty clothes or the like.  Put away all of your jewellery, too. Next, always make certain to look through the peep hole before opening your hotel room door.  You never know who exactly is going to be knocking.  This is especially important if you’re travelling alone or are not expecting anyone to come to your room.  If your door doesn’t have a peep hole, keep the security chain on the door when opening it.  If there’s no chain, loudly ask who is at the door before you open it.  Don’t let anyone in just because they claim to be with the hotel staff, either.  For example, if you didn’t order room service, don’t open the door for someone claiming to be delivering food.  Before you go to bed or get in the shower, make certain all the locks are properly locked so no one can walk in on you. These tips will help ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable trip while staying in a hotel.