Hotel Room: The First 5 Minutes

A calm arrival checklist for solo women or for small friend groups.

Feel steady the moment you open the door. This printable walks you through a simple first-five-minutes routine that helps you get oriented, secure the room, and set yourself up for a good night.

What’s inside

• Calm Start overview with the four steps on one quick page
• Entry Sweep step-by-step
• Secure the door, do and don’t list
• Exits Map with “count doors to the stairwell” cue
• Night Setup mini routine
• Valuables tips you can follow in one minute
• Pocket Helpers wallet card with tiny tools you may already own
• Back page for important numbers, a QR space, and notes

Perfect for

• Solo travelers and small friend groups
• First-time hotel stays or “new city” nerves
• Anyone who wants practical steps without fear

How to use it

1. Save the PDF to your phone or print it.
2. Follow these four steps upon arrival: Entry Sweep, Secure the door, Exits, and Night Setup.
3. Keep the Pocket Helpers card in your pouch or wallet.

What you get

• Printable PDF (letter size and A4)
• Designed for easy reading
• Personal use license

Why it helps

• Gives you the next step, so you are not guessing
• Keeps safety simple and routine-based
• Supports calm confidence instead of fear

Quick notes

• This guide is for information only. Follow local laws and hotel policies. If you feel unsafe, please go to a staff member or call emergency services.
• No medical or legal advice.