Do I need to bring my ID card to stay in the hotel?

Everyone staying in a hotel must bring an ID card. The Measures for the Administration of Public Security in Hotel Industry clearly stipulates that identity information must be registered when staying in a hotel. At the time of registration, the identity documents of the passengers shall be checked and truthfully registered in accordance with the prescribed items.

legal ground

Article 5 of the Measures for the Administration of Public Security in Hotel Industry

To operate a hotel, we must abide by the laws of the state, establish various safety management systems, set up public security organizations or designate security personnel.

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.