Seeing these items in your hotel or motel room is a sign that the place may be unsafe, and you should consider leaving.

When traveling for work or holiday, most people are need to book a hotel or motel room to rest. Many have a habit of immediately settling in without taking a look around. However, this can be a mistake. After you check in, it’s wise to inspect the room for anything unusual.

Two-Way Mirrors

Mirrors in hotel rooms are usually one-way, but it’s still a good idea to double-check every mirror to avoid any issues with two-way mirrors. A two-way mirror allows someone to observe you from the other side or potentially hide a camera behind it without you knowing.

Two-way mirrors reflect images differently than one-way mirrors. With a two-way mirror, a person standing in front sees their reflection as normal, but someone on the other side can easily watch them.

To check if a mirror is two-way, use the fingertip test. Place your fingertip on the mirror—if there’s a gap between your finger and its reflection, it’s a regular one-way mirror. If your finger directly touches the reflection with no space in between, it’s likely a two-way mirror.

Hidden Cameras

A hotel room is intended to be a private space for guests. Typically, hotel management does not install cameras in guest rooms, with security cameras only being placed in public areas. However, some malicious individuals might rent a room and secretly install cameras without the knowledge of hotel staff or other guests.