Why do people who stay in hotels now need ID cards?

1. according to article 21 of the anti-terrorism law of People's Republic of China (PRC):

Operators and service providers such as telecommunications, internet, finance, accommodation, long-distance passenger transport and motor vehicle rental. The identity of the customer should be checked. No service shall be provided to persons whose identities are unknown or who refuse inspection.

Article 6 of the Measures for the Administration of Public Security in Hotel Industry.

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.

Real-name registration system's hotel registration is to confirm the identity of the hotel owner, to constrain the behavior of the hotel owner during his stay, to confirm the hotel operation behavior and to constrain the legitimate operation of the hotel. The third is a means for public security organs to crack down on criminals.

In addition, if you don't have an ID card, you can check in with valid documents such as student ID card and household registration book.

Real-name registration system, a kind of identification system that has emerged in recent years. When handling and handling business, provide real documents or materials that can prove personal identity, and fill in the real household registration name. Real-name registration system was first introduced because of the younger age of Internet addiction, and then began to test the water. With the continuous development of the network, various virtual identity transactions are increasingly interfering with people's normal life, so the real-name registration system has gradually become a necessary supplementary measure for social management. Its implementation has brought network security to a great extent and even played an important role in protecting people's property. However, on the other hand, it may infringe on personal privacy, which requires social managers to constantly explore and study.

In China, you need to show your ID card when you take a plane, train or coach, check into a hotel, enter an Internet cafe, buy controlled items, send a courier, register a drone, and apply for an account number and telephone number.

Source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Real Name Registration System