What to Store in the Hotel Safe

When abroad it is recommended that you store the following items in the hotel safe.

• A photocopy of your passport or a note of its number and the date and place of issue.
• A note of the numbers on your credit and debit cards, with the emergency phone numbers for each issuer.
• The contact number for your travel insurance company and your policy number.
• The location and phone number of the nearest British embassy or consulate.
• A contact number for your mobile phone company.
• Receipts for any foreign currency you buy.
• A photocopy of your E111 form.

Source: Travel feature in Good Housekeeping, August 2005