How long can the hotel room records be kept?

Time that hotel room records can be saved:

Personal check-in records may be kept for five to fifteen days or for half a year. There is no specific retention period stipulated by law, and hotels can judge the retention time of registration records according to their own conditions. However, no matter how long it is preserved, hotels are not allowed to disclose citizen information during the preservation period.

Pay attention to when staying in the hotel:

1. After staying in the hotel, lock the door at any time to ensure that the safety chain on the door has been fastened. This can prevent strangers from entering the room;

2. Take care of your belongings: Don't leave valuables in your room, especially passports, cash and mobile phones. These items are best stored in the front desk or safe;

3. Use safety facilities: When using hotel facilities, pay attention to using safety facilities, such as using the key card and elevator provided by the hotel to avoid being trapped in the elevator or being taken to dangerous places by strangers;

4. Avoid lonely actions: Try to avoid lonely actions, especially at night or in places where people are complicated. It's best to keep in touch with your companions and try to let the hotel front desk know your whereabouts.

To sum up, the housing records of small and medium-sized hotels are kept for 5 to 15 days, and the housing records of high-end hotels are kept for half a year.

Legal basis:

Article 6 of the Measures for the Administration of Public Security in Hotel Industry

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.

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