Q: How do I choose the right hotel safe?
A: With the vast selection of in-room safes on the market today, it may be difficult to determine which will best enhance your property's security and reputation. Adding to the confusion is the uncanny similarity between many safe brands and models. Because it is a purchase that lies somewhere between guestroom amenity and security necessity, many misconceptions have developed about the benefits and features provided by security safes. In order to clear up some common myths, we have provided answers to the questions most often asked by our diverse hotel clients.
ON PHYSICAL SECURITY:
Q: Why do I need anything more than a steel box with a simple locking device?
A: It is commonly thought that a hotel thief only takes what is lying around the room and will not take the time to break into a locked hotel safe. This is simply not true. Most hotel safes are easily broken into and thieves know that is where the most valuable items are. Some even make it their business to know each brand of in-room safe and exactly where their weaknesses lie. That is why Elsafe has incorporated revolutionary security features, such as a proprietary interlocking deadbolt mechanism, anti-tamper labyrinths, extended solid steel bolt hinges, and a one-piece cold-pressed steel door that is over 70% stronger than sheet steel. A recessed back and arc-welded construction make Elsafe the most secure in-room safe on the market today.
Q: Why is an interlocking deadbolt mechanism important?
A: In a traditional locking system, the bolt simply slides behind the frame and it easily pried open by bending the frame outward. With Elsafe's ILDM, the door is fastened securely to the frame with a steel hook that prevents bending. Although some security safes use multiple deadbolts, they are typically fastened to the same inside panel. This is a false sense of security, because, when that panel bends, all the deadbolts will be loosened at once, whether it is one or four!
Q: How do anti-tamper labyrinths prevent tampering?
A: A thief sees any hole in the door as a weak point to attack. By adding labyrinths to any holes necessary for electronic cables, etc, any attempt to enter the in-room safe through those holes is prevented.
Q: Why is UL-listing a good test of an in-room safe?
A: The UL testing laboratory is a neutral testing facility that subjects safes to the most rigorous break-in test in the industry. Elsafe was the first electronic safe manufacturer to achieve a UL 1037 listing on the Infinity™ Collection safe body that is now becoming the standard for our entire line.
ON BATTERY LIFE:
Q: What difference do batteries make?
A: Although batteries may seem insignificant, they can cost your property thousands of dollars each year in replacement costs, plus the labor cost for your staff to constantly maintain them. Elsafes are designed with an automatic "sleep mode" feature that greatly reduces drain on the safe's batteries and extends their life for up to 2 years. The AA-cell alkaline batteries are dependable, inexpensive to replace and easily accessible through a rear door panel.
ON DESIGN:
Q: Why is the design of a hotel safe important when it will probably end up inside the closet?
A: It has been proven that more guests use the in-room safe when it is visually appealing and placed in a visible location. A well-designed electronic safe incorporates solid construction features, such as recessed doors, rounded corners and an arc-welded steel body, that enhance both aesthetics and security. Elsafe provides the industry's most attractive selection of in-room safes, which are also the most secure.
ON TECHNOLOGY:
Q: Isn't buying electronic safes a risky investment when technology is changing so rapidly?
A: Elsafes are designed with this in mind, allowing for easy upgradeability as new features are required or advanced technology becomes available. Our proprietary modular concept allows you to choose features that meet your current needs, with the flexibility to upgrade at a later date without reinstalling the hotel safe itself.
ON PRICE:
Q: But isn't Elsafe expensive?
A: You'd be surprised. As the world's most popular in-room safe, Elsafe is able to streamline production and buy high quality materials in large quantities. These cost saving techniques are reflected in our end-user pricing. It is not our goal to be the cheapest safe on the market. However, with superior security and service, worldwide distribution and industry-leading guarantees, Elsafe provides the ultimate in value.
