Instead ask if she knows of many hotel patrons jogging the nearby streets. The specificity might prompt the hotel staff to pass along more information than they would otherwise. Now that you have it on moderately good authority that the streets are not crawling with muggers, you are ready for your first run. Don't let your defenses down just yet, however. For your entire run you should always stay on the main streets where there are plenty of cars and pedestrians.
Possible witnesses deter many attackers.
Constantly scan your surroundings. Law enforcement agents advise women to consider every face a potential threat. Always be prepared for the worst. Many avid runners prefer not to weigh themselves down and run with only a key and ID shoved in their sock. Females running in unfamiliar territory might feel more comfortable with a light, defensive weapon.