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The room I'm in has a Ving lock. I witnessed it being reprogrammed by hotel staff when I was having problems opening my door.

Ving may have security flaws but I'm assuming it will be a bit more expensive to exploit.

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I can't speak to the actual security, but I know that it requires a contact card inside the slot to actually program the lock. That's not something you can likely build for a couple bucks in parts at Radioshack, so at least the barrier to entry is higher.

At least, higher. If you were in the business of robbing hotel rooms, I'm sure a onetime fee wouldn't be much of a barrier. Keep the small-time thieves at bay though.

I wonder if you could legally squad empty hotel rooms like this?

Exactly my point. :)

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