Retrieve it when you return
Now you can:
Step out for fresh air without your key
Let in housekeeping while you’re gone
Ventilate your room safely
Avoid late-night lockout fees
Why Hotels Provide It (And You Should Too)
Prevents lockouts
Saves time, stress, and front-desk calls
Improves ventilation
Crack the door open safely for fresh airDoor latch cushion
Adds light security
Lets you leave the door slightly open without full access
Reduces noise from slamming doors
Softens closure if used lightly
Pro Tip: Some high-end hotels hide these in drawers or behind the TV — ask at check-in if you don’t see one!
Hotel safety products
DIY Alternative (If Your Hotel Doesn’t Have One)
Don’t panic if there’s no cushion — improvise!
Roll up a washcloth or sock and wedge it in the door gap
Use a folded magazine or rubber doorstop
Carry a portable door alarm (like the Travala Door Stop or Pillow Door Jam) in your bag
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