Do I need to show my ID card when I book a hotel online?

Yes, you need to bring an adult ID card when you check in and pay a certain deposit.

When booking a hotel, you should book it in the name of the actual guest. When you check in, you should use the name of the guest registered at the time of booking, that is to say, the name of the guest should be the same as that registered at the time of booking. When you arrive at the hotel, report your name in the reservation form at the front desk and explain: I have a reservation. The hotel will provide the reserved room after confirmation.

Extended data

The measures for the administration of public security in the hotel industry stipulates that:

Article 5

To operate a hotel, we must abide by the laws of the state, establish various safety management systems, set up public security organizations or designate security personnel.

Article 6

Hotels must register when they receive passengers. At the time of registration, the passenger's identity documents shall be checked and truthfully registered according to the prescribed items. To receive accommodation from overseas tourists, an accommodation registration form shall also be submitted to the local public security organ within 24 hours.

Article 7

Hotels should set up safe deposit boxes, cabinets or safe rooms for passengers' belongings, and designate special personnel to take care of them. A system of registration, collection and handover shall be established for the property deposited by passengers.

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