In Las Vegas, police were called to a hotel due to a "Do Not Disturb" sign

The tourists' stay at the hotel ended with a visit from the police. The reason for this was a "Do Not Disturb" sign that had been hanging on the room's door handle for more than 72 hours.

This incident happened to journalist Sophie Vershbow, who checked into a hotel in Las Vegas with her father. The woman shared her experience in a post on her page on X, formerly Twitter, LADbible reports.

In the post, Sophie Vershbow wrote that they hung the "Do Not Disturb" sign because they did not need the room cleaned daily. Thus, this sign remained on the handle for a long time, which did not go unnoticed by the hotel staff. Sophie explained the situation by saying that: "Apparently, in Las Vegas, if you leave a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on a hotel door for more than 72 hours, they automatically send a police officer to make sure you're still alive. Steve was very polite."

It is noted that this practice is common in the United States. Hotel staff can check on guests to see if they are okay, what condition the room is in, and whether there is any illegal activity going on outside the door.

According to KXAN, almost all major hotels nowadays follow a 72-hour "do not disturb" policy, but there are exceptions. For example, at the Hilton, a "Do Not Disturb" sign can only stay up for 24 hours, as hotels seek to "ensure guest well-being and confirm room conditions."