I read about riders going to lots of trouble to find safe parking for their bikes. Some even bring bikes INSIDE their room!

I am aware that not all overnights are ideal in terms of bike security, but in my travels (mostly Latin America) I find that if you're paying for a room ... management generally does not want your moto to get stolen or vandalized.
Anyone agree with that premiss?
Police showing up at their Hotel is not great for business ... and it may cost them.

I like the "inner central courtyard" lay out common in typical Latin Hacienda designs. But even there, I see some bringing bikes into the room, even though main front door is locked at night. :confused1:

Are things that bad? Who does this? Who does not? Is it mostly "new" riders or everyone? ... is there a lack of understanding of local culture at play?

I know Bike Theft is ...and has been ... a huge issue in Britain. Why is that? Who can explain it?

But bike theft is not so much an issue in the rest of the world. Do some bring paranoia from home? a lack of trust of "foreigners" when they travel?
Is not understanding local language/culture part of this? I know many Americans have that attitude ... and bike theft is nothing here.
"...we are afraid what we don't understand"

What about "Trust"? If the answer is NONE ... Why? Based on what negative personal experience?

I am thinking of bringing a bike cover along ... or perhaps using my tent ground cover as a bike cover. A cover takes a fair bit of space up, so I'm only considering it at this point. Do covers help?
Is the " ... out of sight, out of mind" theme true? Or not? Worth it?

I've seen certain riders hauling HUGE, thick chains or long cables, BIG padlocks, U locks or Disc Locks. Is all that really required? I carry a simple, small but good quality Disc Lock which I put on the rear Disc. In addition I lock my steering and have a hidden ignition defeat switch.

Are you afraid to leave anything on your bike at night? No matter where it's parked? I see many travelers totally stripping the bike every night, lugging the CRAP 3 stories up to their room ... then lugging it back again in the morning. Then spending 1/2 hour re-mounting it all.
Is that the best way to operate? Or are these just "Noobs" travelers?

I leave my panniers on the bike at night ... empty. I use INNER bags which I do bring to my room. 30 seconds off/30 seconds back on. Does anyone really think a thief would steal empty panniers off a bike in a reasonably safe location? (like outside your room)

I don't worry at Hotels/Hostels unless bike must be stored far away, off site. But if it's a locked facility ... usually no problems.

I worry more about a short stop NOT at a Hotel, but doing a quick wander round or shopping. I think a cover might help here ... where basically most everything is left on the bike. (no electronics or tank bag)

What is the best routine on the road in strange towns, doing all the usual stuff travelers do? (banking, internet, shopping, bike parts or shop, Cafe's, Hotel)

Anyone use a Bike Cover? Locks?