Stay safe in your Cote d'Azur Hotel

Get a card with the hotel's name and address. Stay in hostels on well-traveled streets in safer areas of the town of your destination. Though, avoid the first floor as it is the best location for thieves. Get yourself acquainted with the situation of stairways, fire escapes routes, emergency exits and alarms. Keep your hotel room door locked at any time.

Never invite strangers into your hotel room. Never leave your property (camera, documents, jewellery, and so on) scattered around where hotel workers can see them. Before leaving you room for the day, put the'Do not disturb' sign on your door to suggest the room is occupied. When you're prepared for the room to be cleaned, call the cleaning staff. Use the hotel safe to store valuables.

If a fire starts take your key before leaving the room, as most hotel doors lock instantly. Turn around and walk up to the roof fire exit. If all exits are blocked or if there's heavy smoke in the corridor, you'll be better off staying in your room.

If there's smoke in your room, open a window and turn on the rest room vent. Hang a bed sheet out the window as a signal. Bail water onto your door or any hot walls. Stuff wet towels into cracks under and around doors where smoke can enter.


When you leave your hotel get a map and become familiar with the town and site of your hotel. With assistance from hotel staff find hazardous areas of the town and avoid visiting them by any means.

Don't stay out on the streets late. When walking, remain on wide, well-lit streets. Watch your drinks being poured. Get recommendation from your hotel employees about credible eateries and other entertainment. Never resist armed theft, it can lead to violence.

I wish you a successful and safe trip!