Staying Safe When Meeting at Hotels

Hotels are a popular setting for outcalls and touring bookings. They are usually comfortable and discreet, and a few simple precautions keep them that way.

Confirm the details in advance

Ask for the hotel name and room number before you set off, and make sure they match the information you gathered during screening. If a client is reluctant to share the room number until you arrive, consider that carefully.

Share your location

Send your check-in contact the hotel address, room number and expected finishing time. Agree when you will check in and what they should do if you do not.

Arrive with confidence

Dress to blend in with other guests and walk with purpose, as a visitor meeting a friend would. Discretion benefits everyone, including the hotel and other guests.

Take a moment on arrival

When you enter the room, note the exits and make sure you feel comfortable. If anything seems different from what was agreed, such as additional people being present, you are entitled to leave immediately.

Keep your belongings close

Keep your phone, bag and payment secure and within reach throughout the booking. Avoid leaving valuables in another part of the room.

Respect the hotel

Arrive and leave quietly and treat staff courteously. A low profile makes future visits easier for you and for others in the industry.

Leave if anything feels wrong

You are always entitled to end a booking that makes you uncomfortable. Collect your belongings, leave calmly and contact your support person once you are safely away.

Plan your departure

Know how you will get home or back to your accommodation before the booking begins, particularly late at night. Having a booked ride or a clear route means you can leave calmly at the end of the booking, or earlier if you need to.

Hotels can be relaxed and enjoyable settings when you plan ahead and trust your instincts.