Can I complain if I can't find anything left behind in the hotel?

Legal analysis: Yes, as long as there is evidence that you really left your things in the hotel, you can call the police or complain. If there is no evidence, it will generally not be accepted.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 233 Where a property right is infringed, the obligee may settle it through conciliation, mediation, arbitration and litigation.

Article 234 Where there is a dispute over the ownership and content of the real right, the interested party may request confirmation of the right.

Article 235 Where the creditor has no right to possess the immovable property or chattel, the creditor may request the return of the original property.