Originally Posted by sophiegirl

I think a hotel room with a lock that doesn't work IS a big deal. Should someone choose to disagree with me, they are entitled. It does not make them an idiot.
I still beg to differ on this. I fail to see how ANY sane person could be ok with their hotel room lock not working. That does not equate to intelligence.

Speaking as the wife who could be in the non-working lock room - why in God's name would I be in the room and not have the deadbolt on??? A working lock does not guarantee no stranger entry- an incorrectly coded key, an unscrupulous employee....the FIRST RULE of hotel safety is use the deadbolt at all times..
I agree with this statement completely. You should always use the deadbolt. However, it doesn't negate the need for the lock to work.
Not doing so? THAT is idiocy.

And If I am outside the room and the door is open or unlocked? I agree with MSPeconomist - I am not entering the room.