Can I stay in a hotel without an ID card and photo?

Legal analysis: no, according to the regulations, you need to check your registration identity documents when staying in the hotel.

Legal basis: Measures for the Administration of Public Security in Hotel Industry

Article 5 To operate hotels, we must abide by the laws of the state, establish various safety management systems, establish public security organizations or designate security personnel.

Article 6 A hotel must register for receiving passengers' accommodation. 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.