Can I check the opening records of the hotel?

When handling a case, the public security organ may inquire about the hotel accommodation records of the persons involved; In the course of defense, lawyers must not infringe on the privacy of others, so they have no right to view such records. Individual citizens can't check other people's accommodation records, and this information belongs to personal privacy. The hotel's check-in records are uploaded to the Public Security Bureau through the real-name registration system. Only when investigating a case will the public security organs consult these records according to the needs of the case. When executing a case, the court may check the hotel records to ensure the execution, but generally it will not investigate the individual's room opening records because it involves personal privacy. Hotel staff must keep the personal information of the guests confidential and must not disclose or provide it illegally.

Management and use of hotel records;

1. Types of hotel records: including guest check-in information, accommodation records, payment records, service usage, etc.

2. Retention period of hotel records: According to local laws, hotels need to keep guest records for a certain number of years, such as 6 months to 1 year;

3. Confidentiality of hotel records: the hotel has the responsibility to protect the privacy of its guests and shall not disclose the information of the guests without authorization;

4. Legal use of hotel records: hotels can only provide relevant records within the scope permitted by law, such as investigations by public security organs;

5. Electronic management of hotel records: Modern hotels use electronic systems to record and manage guest information to improve efficiency and security.

To sum up, the hotel's check-in record belongs to personal privacy, and it will only be viewed when the public security organ handles the case or the court executes the case, while lawyers and individual citizens have no right to inquire about other people's accommodation records. Hotel staff have the responsibility to protect the personal information of guests, and shall not disclose or illegally provide it.

Legal basis:

Measures for the administration of public security in hotel industry

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.