Do hotels ID guests?

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).
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Do hotels check ID of guests?

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. This is assuming that all guests begin their stay on the same night.
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Can you check into a hotel if it's not under your name?

You can book a hotel room for someone else using your credit card, as long as you list that person as the guest when booking. The person whose hotel room you book with your credit card will need to provide photo ID when checking in, along with a credit card that has their name on it for incidentals.
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Can you lie about number of guests in hotel room?

If you lie about the number of guests that will be in your hotel room there are a few different outcomes you may face. It's possible that nothing could happen. This could be the case if you were on good terms with the hotel staff and your additional guests were not causing any issues for the staff or for other guests.
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Can I sneak an extra person into a hotel?

Re: Can we sneak an extra person into our room? As long as security doesn't have to come to your room to break up a loud party, you'll have no problem. Even if they do come to the room, you can just say that one of you is staying elsewhere if they ask.
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Can 3 people stay in a two person hotel room?

1) absolutely nothing, the hotel will not know it. At some hotels you have to show your room key to enter. Since the room is booked for 2, you would only get 2 keys, so the third person would always have to be accompanied to the room. You might not get enough towels as well.
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How do you stay anonymous at a hotel?

The hotel may need confirmation of your actual identity but they will adhere to the name that you have registered in when booking your room. 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.
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Can I check into a hotel under my spouse's name?

So long as you quote the name & the confirmation number, and just explain upon check-in that you have arrived ahead of your husband, there should be no issue. You may also try to get your name added to the reservation in advance... or at a minimum, reach out to the hotel.
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Why do hotels ask for your ID?

Hotels sometimes take a copy of only the ID to validate that it's you in the room, you out the card on file for incidentals and also if you forget your room keys and wallet in the room, we have one on file.
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Do u need ID to book a hotel?

To book a room you would just need to provide card details, you don't have to pre-pay if you select the Flexible Rate option. You can pay with cash on arrival, however you would need to provide a form of photo ID such as a driving license or passport. If you pay with card you will not need to provide ID.
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How old do you have to be to check into a hotel?

U.S. hotels restrict travelers to a minimum age of 18 because your check-in is the equivalent of signing a contract. Contracts with minors cannot be enforced by the hotel, thus leaving them at risk of not recovering their money if a minor leaves without paying their bill.
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Why do hotels require you to be 21?

Hotels Want To Avoid Liability for Serving Alcohol to Minors

The minimum age requirement of 21 protects the hotel from being liable for any issues related to underage drinking. If the hotel allows someone under the age of 21 to check in and use the minibar, they could be responsible for serving alcohol to a minor.
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What do you need to check into a hotel?

You will need a driver's license or government-issued ID card. Some hotels have age restrictions, which differ by hotel and state. If you have questions about the minimum check-in age, please check the hotel details page or call the hotel directly.
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Can you pay for a hotel in cash?

Some hotels will allow you to pay for your room with cash, but this is not always the case. If you want to limit credit card bills and do not mind spending time negotiating the transaction, you can find hotels that do accept paper money. Paying with cash is also a good way to discreetly rent a hotel room.
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Can you check-in under someone elses name?

Yes, I would assume so. If you and your friend are listed on your booking then it should be fine, just say you will be checking in instead. Else, you would want to email/contact the hotel beforehand so the hotel can verify you're not checking in for another person that you don't know.
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Can you have overnight guests in a hotel?

It would depend on their terms and usually if you book on a per room or per person basis. If its planned and a per person basis then they will not like it. If you hooked up with someone a a club and they sleep the night then sneaked out, not a lot they could do.
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How can you check if someone checked into a hotel?

A hotel will not give you information on another guest. It is against privacy regulations and the hotel could be sued. On the other hand it you happen to call and say your were the person's name and that you left your watch in the room and wanted to see if they found it, you would be able to know if they stayed there.
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What is incognito guest in hotel?

Someone who is incognito is using a false name or wearing a disguise, in order not to be recognized or identified. Hotel inspectors have to travel incognito. He preferred to remain incognito.
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Do hotels check your address?

It is required as part of the legal responsibilities of the hotel following the hotel proprietors act. We do not use this information for any purpose unless you specifically allow us to do so.
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How do celebrities check into hotels?

Many celebrities check in at the front desk just like the average Joe. But even if a high profile guest were to slip in through a back entrance, there are other cues that the person in the penthouse is a bold-faced name.
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Can a 16 year old stay in a hotel alone?

3. You can only make a booking if you are 16 years old or over. If you arrive at the hotel and are under 16 years of age you will not be permitted to stay alone. 5.
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Can you rent a hotel at 18?

In general, the minimum-age requirement to reserve a hotel room is 18, with some locations in the U.S. allowing guests to be as young as 16, while others require guests to be at least 21. Because people under 18 years of age are considered minors, many hotels do not want to be liable in case of a problem.
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Can 17 year olds stay in a hotel alone?

Children aged 16 or 17 years will be permitted to stay in separate room(s) under the responsibility of the parent or guardian and the parent or guardian must also stay in the hotel at all times the children are within the hotel. You must not exceed the maximum occupancy for the room allocated to you.
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Can I stay in a hotel with my 18 year old boyfriend in India?

In a nutshell, it is okay to stay at any hotel anywhere in India with your partner. There is no law that would prohibit an unmarried couple from staying in any hotel across India.
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Can a 19 year old rent a hotel in California?

State law prohibits innkeepers from refusing to rent a room on the basis of an individual's age, but a number of exceptions involve individuals who are minors. In California, a minor is anyone younger than 18 years old.
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