Originally Posted by JBord

Unless you are thinking with the mind of a sexual predator sitting at the bar, near check in, etc. It doesn't concern me (and not meaning to sound sexist about it), but if my wife traveling alone or a female coworker were asked for room number with other hotel guests around, I wouldn't consider that a safe practice for them. Even if some weirdo just shows up at the door knocking, it's not a good thing.





I find it very common at resorts and some other hotels, especially in the restaurants. A few examples: Bangkok CY, they asked me for my room number every morning at breakfast check in. Same at the Vienna Marriott. Same at the San Juan Stellaris. In some cases, like the resorts where you get a discount but not free breakfast, it makes sense for them to apply the discount to your bill up front. For those people rightfully concerned about security, I'd suggest carrying your key sleeve (in a separate pocket from your key) to show in these cases.