Can I stay in a hotel if my ID card expires?

You can't stay in a hotel if your ID card expires. The expired ID card is invalid, so you can't check into the hotel directly. But you can check in with other documents. According to relevant laws and regulations, China citizens' identity documents mainly include: China people's household registration book, resident identity card, temporary id card, driver's license, passport, seaman's card, pass, soldier's card, etc. Chinese mainland citizens who really need to check in without any valid identity documents should report to the local police station and verify their identity. The police station can print the information of the passenger in the national population information database, and affix the official seal to the passenger as the proof document for handling the flight formalities.

legal ground

"Measures for the Administration of Public Security in Hotel Industry" Article 6 A hotel must register when 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.