Can a Florida hotel or resort be held responsible for an assault occurring inside a guest room?

Yes, Florida hotels, motels, and resorts owe a heightened duty of care as innkeepers to protect paying guests from foreseeable harm. A hotel may be held liable for a room assault if the attack was enabled by security deficiencies, such as defective door locks, compromised electronic keycard systems, malfunctioning window latches, or staff giving room access to unauthorized individuals. When hospitality businesses prioritize operational costs over guest safety, violent intrusions can occur. The Altman Law Firm investigates physical entry points, electronic access logs, and internal staff protocols to determine whether hotel negligence contributed to a guest room attack.