Room Safe - SL

Slvrball · **Joined:** Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:57 pm **Posts:** 16

Was wondering if anyone can comment on the size of the safes in the rooms at the SL. Was contemplating taking my laptop and wondering if it would fit in the safe?

Thanks

Miamiheller · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:20 pm

Slvrball wrote:

Was wondering if anyone can comment on the size of the safes in the rooms at the SL. Was contemplating taking my laptop and wondering if it would fit in the safe?

Thanks

Not unless it's a netbook or a 12" model like the IBM X60.

Cujo's · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:21 pm

SL also has storage lockers... :idea:

Cujo

Tstef527 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:05 pm

I can't say that I have ever felt unsafe at SL in regards to my belongings. Maybe it has been dumb luck, maybe not. I would bring the laptop and tuck it away in the closet or bottom of suitcase.

Nhhank · **Joined:** Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:32 pm **Posts:** 3399

The safes are that small there???
I bet you can get it in ???
All of the safes I have run into as of late the laptop fits in.
If not just make sure your chica has a bag smaller than your computer

Miamiheller · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:16 pm

Or just get a laptop lock and leave it secured to the furniture. It's just a deterrent, but it's enough of a deterrent someone can't just walk off with the laptop.

I usually lock mine to a chair. Unless you have a cable cutter you're going to look mighty funny walking out of the SL with a laptop under one arm and a chair in the other.

Miamiheller · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:18 pm

Nhhank wrote:

The safes are that small there???
I bet you can get it in ???
All of the safes I have run into as of late the laptop fits in.
If not just make sure your chica has a bag smaller than your computer

Depends on the laptop.

Any netbook will fit.

An IBM/Lenovo X40, X61 or X200 will fit, and you will still have some space left for other valuables.

A IBM T43 will not.

It depends on your laptop.

Rascal · **Joined:** Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:28 pm **Posts:** 493

Tstef527 wrote:

I can't say that I have ever felt unsafe at SL in regards to my belongings. Maybe it has been dumb luck, maybe not. I would bring the laptop and tuck it away in the closet or bottom of suitcase.

ditto. Never had a problem at SL. I did have a very expensive trinket with me and I put it in a locked case and had Carlos and Manfred secure it for me.

Greenfangs · **Joined:** Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:32 pm **Posts:** 103

You could take a lock for your suitcase and a cable lock to secure your suitcase. My Acer netbook will fit will fit.

JazzboCR · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:02 am

It doesn't directly address your question as the above Posts do, but there's been a lot of discussion of the the smaller netbook size computers, which can do 90% + of what a laptop will and easily fit in a room safe, with space for your passport, etc:
https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=29591 last added to on 20 July
https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=26841 last added to 5 July

PacoLoco · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:14 am

Is the SL so unsecure you just can't leave your laptop hooked up on the desk or table in your room?

What, is the maid gonna steal it?

El Ciego · **Posted:** Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:45 pm

PacoLoco wrote:

Is the SL so unsecure you just can't leave your laptop hooked up on the desk or table in your room?

What, is the maid gonna steal it?

Four stays at the SL, and I've had my laptop set up in plain sight, without special cable locks etc. It has never even been touched. Of course, the laptop is usually wired to a power adaptor and speakers...hardly a deterrent.

Aside from a minor mini-bar raid and a bottle of 7.5 mg. Vicodin (my fault for not locking it up in the safe), I've never been ripped off by anyone, hooker, maid, maintenance staff or fellow mongers at the SL.

Your mileage may well vary...it depends on the working girls you hire, etc. However, I myself have never had concerns. Yes, I lock up my documents and cash in the strongbox...but otherwise don't worry about it.

Orange · **Joined:** Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:20 pm **Posts:** 12644

I second the suitcase lock suggestion.

Here are some TSA-approved locks: http://www.tamperseal.com/tsa-luggage-l ... g_tsalocks

Patriot · **Posted:** Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:32 pm

I've stayed at the SL 5 or 6 times and left my laptop, Ipod and speakers out in front of everyone. Never had an issue. Could be pushing my luck too.

I've had more problems at more reputable hotels, Palacio, Cariari and the resorts.

I'd check with the SL desk at check in and see if they can arrange a locker or keep it safe for you while your away.

Bill and staff are always very helpful.

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