But in the post-9/11 years, just about all U.S. hotels joined the rest of the world and started requiring hotel guests to show I.D. when they check in to a hotel (there are actually no federal laws and very few state/city/county laws that say this must be done; it's just policy, in the name of taking precautions).2020-10-03
Do hotels run your ID?
But in the post-9/11 years, just about all U.S. hotels joined the rest of the world and started requiring hotel guests to show I.D. ... It ensures age verification of whoever is renting the room (some hotels [or hotel chains] have a policy of not renting to someone under a specific age).2020-10-03
Do hotels need everyone's ID?
1 Answer. In places where hotels are required to register their guests with the local authorities, they will ask for the ID of all guests. Hence all guests might not need to be present to check-in, but their ID's will. Other hotels might just ask for one ID.2015-02-14
How do you stay anonymous at a hotel?
Whether you book your hotel by telephone, online or in person, it is possible to remain anonymous. Choose a pseudonym, a name that is anonymous and would not really be noticed. This is the name you will register in at your hotel.2017-10-05
Do hotels ask for guest ID?
1 Answer. In places where hotels are required to register their guests with the local authorities, they will ask for the ID of all guests. Hence all guests might not need to be present to check-in, but their ID's will. Other hotels might just ask for one ID.2015-02-14