Do I need an ID card to stay in a hotel?

Legal basis: Measures for the Administration of Public Security in Hotel Industry

Article 6 A hotel must register for 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.

Article 7 Hotels shall set up safe deposit boxes, lockers, storerooms and safes for passengers' belongings, and designate special persons to take care of them. A system of registration, collection and handover shall be established for the property deposited by passengers.