Door stopper for hotel room

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It's been a few times that I read that on helpful item for personal security is a door stopper which stops people from crashing through a hotel room door. I know this is not a concern in all places but for when it is, what kind of door stopper is effective and light enough not to be cumbersome?

A quick search on Amazon reveals quite a few things called door stoppers and not all of them seem suitable for keeping a door closed while others require installation, which is obviously not suitable for hotel stays.



Best Answer

A basic rubber "door stop" is probably a good idea to stop sudden rapid intrusion,
a properly sized prop with a non slip end under the door knob is said to work well,
and a chest of drawers against the door may slow people down.

BUT

attempts to stop serious violent and lawless invaders may cause more problems than they prevent.
Consider whether this is the case when taking precautions.
If so, you may not wish to visit at all or may need to enter the local "arms race".
Some years ago a journalist attempted to hold a door shut against intruders in Afghanistan. - successfully enough that they shot him through the door.
He died :-(.
His fellow room-mates were robbed but, I understand, lived.
It's possible that all may have been killed if he hadn't resisted or that none would have been.

A friend of mine in Papua New Guinea was one of 3 men who were robbed at shotgun point by "Rascals".
He was certain that he was going to be killed but none of them were physically harmed - he lost a watch and some money.
If he had locked himself in their vehicle the outcome may have been worse. Or, it may not.

ie decide in advance what course you wish to take in such situations.




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How do I keep someone from getting into my hotel room?

Always use the latch and deadbolt to lock your door A deadbolt will stop any authorized key from accessing the room and the latch will stop an unbolted door from being immediately opened. Plus both will keep employees from accidentally walking in on you after a shower.

What do you call the locks on hotel doors?

Chain locks are ones you usually see on the inside of hotel doors. These locks have a catch on the door frame and a main locking assembly on the door, much like a barrel bolt, but use a chain to lock the door instead of the cylinder piece.



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Answer 2

I do not think you will turn up with a satisfactory solution with the term "door stop" since anything that I would call a doorstop (something that wedges between the lower edge of the door and the floor) is highly dependent on the floor type. On a carpet floor, certain materials might have a completely different effect than on tile/marble.

Further, even if there are chains installed, doors can be opened as you can see in this youtube video and also here. On top of that, there is a serious security flaw with a very widely distributed hotel lock.

When it comes to security, I would consider against whom/what you actually want to protect yourself and then act accordingly. Are you afraid your valuables are being stolen? Maybe the room safe is the best choice then. Or is someone after you personally? Try to figure out how to lower the risk of you being a target instead of trying to prevent the consequences of you being a target to happen.

Since on the downside, if someone is determined to get YOU as a specific target, there is little you can do. On the upside, there is probably a lot you can do if someone randomly picks you or your hotel room as a target to keep the damage low without trying to prevent them to enter your room, which is likely much more difficult.

Answer 3

Browsing around the internet I stumbled on this doorstop. Quoting the product page:

Detects forced entry through doors / Loud 110dB+ alarm sounds when the door is opened / Strong deterrence against intruders / Easy to install / Indoor use only. Alarm sounds loudly when there is an attempted forced entry through a door - A great form of theft deterrence.

It sounds like something you are looking for.

Full disclosure:
I am not affiliated with the manufacturer or seller in any way. Just found this and it reminded me of this question.

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