Originally Posted by FLOIR
I assume this is the deadbolt that is directly on the doorhandle area.
What does a hotel do in the case of an emergency with the other safety bolt? I don't know the exact name for it but it is usually higher on the door. You swing it towards the door and if the door is opened, it catches a little latch on the door itself and keeps the door from only opening an inch or two.
Since that appears to be purely mechanical, how does a hotel undo that in order to open the door?
A hefty shoulder....
Although stronger than the old chains, a good shove will often pull out the wood screws holding the latch in place. I've never seen one I thought provided any protection froma large and serious intruder who didn't minda little noise.
TMO