Do US hotels make a copy of the ID shown by guests?

They should blow it up if they copy it. So, in summary: yes, it's common, but it's also hotel dependent. It may also depend on how you pay whether or not they will take a photocopy of your ID. I have never been allowed to check into a hotel in the US without showing ID.

1. Do hotels Check guest ID?
2. Why do hotels make a copy of your ID?
3. Do hotels keep your ID?
4. Can Hotels Make a copy of your passport?
5. Do hotels Check ID for age?
6. How long do hotels keep records of guests?
7. What is Oyo ID proof?
8. Is it legal for a hotel to photocopy your credit card?
9. Is it legal for a hotel to copy your driver's license in California?
10. Can police find you at a hotel?
11. Can you pay cash for hotel?
12. How do you discreetly book a hotel?

Do hotels Check guest ID?

The second reason that hotels check identification is to protect the safety of their guests. Requiring an ID for check-in is a way to make sure that only registered, paid guests are admitted to hotel rooms, and prevents strangers or criminals from compromising the personal safety of those staying in the hotel.

Why do hotels make a copy of your ID?

This practice isn't limited to Best Western -- many hotels throughout the country now ask to make a copy of a driver's license at check-in, says Joe McInerney, of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. "They want to make sure the person on that reservation is the person who is staying there," he says.

Do hotels keep 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.

Can Hotels Make a copy of your passport?

Hotels don't need your passport

Hotel employees sometimes believe it to be more convenient for you, as a guest, to just take a copy of your passport and process the information later. That way you don't have to wait at the check-in desk for them to finish the process.

Do hotels Check ID for age?

Hotels normally check your ID when your check in so they will see your age. You should cancel so that you can get a refund and find a hotel that does not have an age limit. No use having a problem with a room just to save a little money.

How long do hotels keep records of guests?

Usually, transactional information is not kept more than 6 months of the period in most of the hotels. But a guest profile information is kept forever in most cases.

What is Oyo ID proof?

According to government regulations, a valid Photo ID has to be carried by every person above the age of 18 staying at the hotel. The identification proofs accepted are Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voter ID Card, and Passport. ... Without an original copy of a valid ID, you will not be allowed to check-in.

Is it legal for a hotel to photocopy your credit card?

Answer: Unfortunately, hotels and front-and-back credit card copies are pretty common practice and there may be no way for you to get away with not providing your full credit card information for authorization purposes. Technically it falls on the hotel to secure this information once it's in their possession.

Is it legal for a hotel to copy your driver's license in California?

No, except for a few circumstances. If you go for a test drive at a car dealer, they will often copy your license. ... When you get a new job, your employer not only can make a photocopy of your license, they are required to make a photocopy of either your license or passport.

Can police find you at a hotel?

Police officers are free to ask hotel operators to show their guest records. And hotel operators are at liberty to grant access. But the U.S. Supreme Court has established that officers can't force hotels to disclose guest records without the opportunity for some kind of independent review. (Los Angeles v.

Can you pay cash for hotel?

Typically, you cannot make a hotel reservation with cash, a personal check or a money order. These payment options are usually reserved for paying your final bill, as hotels generally require a payment card to secure your reservation and will often require a deposit on that card.

How do you discreetly book a hotel?

If you're staying at a better hotel, you can request to be put on a private status - While staff will know who you are, anyone calling the hotel for you would be told that you're not staying with them. Call won't get forwarded to you, and most likely only the front desk and managers will know you're there.