Didn’t realize there are front desk clerks for monitoring which floor each person gets off when a person gets into an elevator and reporting it LE. Even better, there is camera in the elevator directly connected to LE
Stiuation: You go to a ladies upscale hotel in ATL and discover that not only are the elavators directly across from the front desk but also have a floor indicators (numeric readout, old fashion dial, whatever). (Keep in mind that most hotels have a read out of the elavators floor location in the office for security)
Question : Do you take any special precautions?
In general I ride the elavators to a floor above (or below if above isn't available) then walk the stairs to the correct floor just to reduce any visable traffic to her floor.
Any other ideas out there or am I being overcautious?
like the Ginge says, better safe then sorry. I really don't think the hotel will give you a problem tho.
I can't see the desk clerk at a 4 or 3 star hassling you for visiting your niece. besides how would they know you are not a guest? I see my regular at different upper end hotels and usually get a courteous hello from the desk staff and a high 5 from the maids as I leave.
Hotel front desk clerks are shift workers. 7-3, 3-11, 11-7. When I check in, it's not the same clerk when I leave or even when I come down later in the evening. Same goes for the security officers playing Candy Crush on their phones when they are watching the CCTV.
I can't see the desk clerk at a 4 or 3 star hassling you for visiting your niece. besides how would they know you are not a guest? I see my regular at different upper end hotels and usually get a courteous hello from the desk staff and a high 5 from the maids as I leave.
Be aware that modern, large, high end, hotels use sophisticated security measures to safeguard their guests/property. Most angles throughout the proprty are covered with cameras.
On a recent trip to LA, staying at a 4+ hotel, I received a knock on my door. When I opened it, a guy I had previously noticed in the lobby was standing there. He said it was his room. I asked him why did he knock? He had a puzzled look, I told him to fuck off, and closed the door. Within minutes, another knock. This time it was hotel security. Dude said security had witnessed what happened via camera and just wanted to make sure I was ok. Turns out previous visitor was a guest in good standing, just alittle loony.
The best personal security when doing our business in a hotel is to conduct research on the person we are meeting and keep a very low profile.
Lots of stuff goes on in a large hotel. The hotel is not about playing cop. They are about making money and maintaining a positive atmosphere for their guests. Mess with either one of those and you should worry
maybe I just don't understand the problem. Seems like to me if you act like you belong there, you really shouldn't have an issue. I could see how if the girl is not discreet - scheduling dozens of hourly appointments over a two or three days - it might be an issue - but there probably is not much you can really do about that
There is a counterpoint to every issue and I thought I'd present it to this method.
First, I think the best precaution is to always walk in confidently as if you're already a registered guest returning to your room. The desk crew don't know where you're going and probably only remember the guests that are checking in by the impression they make at checkin and most people don't leave an impression. And, they're trained to look for the problem and I definitely don't present that image or behavior.
Counterpoint:
I don't like the idea of using stairs. I may be very inexperienced but I don't think many people use the stairs at hotels and you could end up drawing more attention to your self. The problem isn't with my behavior, it is with the lady's' especially if she is seeing multiple people throughout the day, creating a steady (or unsteady!) stream of visitors. This is one reason why I don't like the idea of seeing visiting ladies. They need a number of guys to have the trip be successful.
Other ideas? Be safe,
Z
Unless another guest room is complaining, they usually don't care. They will shoo away lower end looking providers. Someone may have said this. Act like you belong there. Look straight ahead and just be casual. You should be fine.
Look like I am suppose to be there and walk with purpose (learned that one long ago and have used it in a myriad of situations, be surprised where people will let you go if you look like your know what your doing). I just think that doing my part to reduce the traffic to a ladies floor is a good idea. I know stairs have cameras and halls do also. I do know couple of ladies (well respected) that got asked to leave a hotel before they even got settled in to their room because they were recognized and when they were asked to leave by the front desk clerk, they were called by their nom de plume(s)...
I also know that most hotels don't care most of the time, as long as no one is making a fuss but is far from guaranteed...
some higher end hotels require key cards to re-enter their floors from taking the stairs -- you'll find yourself going 15 or more flights back down to the lobby to re-start your journey and that'll stick out
The majority of high rise buildings have locked stairwell doors, and the locks only disengage when a fire alarm occurs.
Guess I have been lucky so far but I will surely keep that in mind and check the doors for key card access before they close... lol
Didn’t realize there are front desk clerks for monitoring which floor each person gets off when a person gets into an elevator and reporting it LE. Even better, there is camera in the elevator directly connected to LE
Hand her the envelope, ask her to count the money in front of the desk clerk and remind you what is and is not on the menu.
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