Originally Posted by
klew97
Is there a part of that unit that screws into the wall plate, as if to tighten it? The loop looks like it should hover over the door hook and only engage if the door were to open.
Oh, good idea, I didn't think of that. I checked, no unit that screws the wall plate into place.
Originally Posted by
writerguyfl
Pick up the phone in your room. Dial "0" and ask the operator. She or he will probably be able to answer your question. If not, someone will be dispatched to your room to help.
Thanks for the suggestions. There is somewhat of a language barrier at this Marriott and it isn't particularly located in a very safe country - I didn't want to call the staff at night. I'll try in the morning - I didn't sleep too comfortably knowing the door wasn't deadbolted
Originally Posted by
JDiver
Flip the curved long part over (now the curve goes the other way), rotate it so it’s over the ball hook and see if it will engage that way.
Good idea, I just tried that! Unfortunately, the "curved long part" rotates minimally. The most it rotates/moves is per picture 1 and picture 5.