I’ve got to say, the thrill for me is in the waiting. hearing the lady approach my hotel room door, gently tap on the door. It gets my heart going.
It’s the thrill of the moment. I think I need that.
Has been spoilt by a SB asking to be met at Leicester square tube station and walking the 6 mins back to the hotel

spoiled the moment somewhat although she stockings and heels on which kinda made it ok!!!!
Also a few of the better hotels I use have key cards but do have huge receptions / foyers that kind of balance things off as I get to put eyes on the lady before she sees me. Again it’s a small thing but I think I need this initial buzz.
I mostly do hotel outcalls. 90 mins 2 hours overnight almost always with SB’s. Never once had a problem as I don’t cause any fuss. Blend in with big, busy hotels …. Most hotels I use I see guys who have an attractive lady on their arm.
Did a London incall a few days ago. Not a huge problem but didn’t feel as exciting to me. Plus the accommodation was just a tired bed. I like playing on hotel furniture.
If you have to meet an escort downstairs first, relax, as it does get easier each time you do it. Like meeting a friend
After the TL incident I’m guessing all hotels with have further security added. The problem is if you ever have to sign all visitors in.
I stayed at the W hotel in Leicester Square once. I arrived well before my SB but was asked to sign my quest in (booked 2 people in by accident) it’s s notorious hotel for men to cheat/shag ladies as I found out later by googling it. The room mini bar was huge and was also stocked with sex aids etc too. His and hers. Because it was my first visit (but not last) a chap showed me the features of my room and casually went through the sex toy drawer. They don’t care. As long as I’m not breaking the law.
The receptionist had a knowing smile on her face, very flirty, I just made up a name and she said yeah that’s all fine.
Enjoy your hobby, as much thrills as you can get while you can. I’m getting to the point where punting is less necessary / important to me, I can see a time when I’ll soon stop but will miss the little thrills it can conjure up.