Lessons From Erin Andrews: Stay Safe at the Hotel

Find tips on what you and the hotel staff can do to make your stay a safe one.

ByABC News via logo
October 5, 2009, 4:18 PM

Dec. 16, 2009— -- Erin Andrews' accused stalker pleaded guilty to stalking charges Tuesday relating to peep-hole nude videos he allegedly made of the ESPN reporter in 2008.

Sentencing for the man, insurance salesman Michael David Barrett, is set for February. He could face up to five years in prison.

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Andrews is not stopping there. Her lawyer, Marshall Grossman, told "Good Morning America" that Andrews will focus on sweeping changes in the hotel industry to protect against potential stalkers nationwide, calling for at least "minimal protection" in order to help secure the safety and privacy of their guests, such as better employee training.

Regardless of how hotels change their policy in the future, security experts told ABC News there are steps you can take right now to make sure your next stay in a hotel room is a safe one.

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ABC News' Scott Mayerowitz contributed to this report.