Can I stay in a hotel without an ID card?

You can't stay in a hotel without an ID card.

You can't stay in a hotel without an ID card, and the hotel must register when receiving 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.

The valid identity documents that China citizens can check in at the hotel include the following documents: China people's household registration book, resident identity card, temporary resident identity card, passport, seaman's card, China people's pass to and from Hong Kong and Macao, and business passport to and from Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions; Officer's card, police officer's card, civilian cadre's card, soldier's card and student's card issued by China People's Liberation Army and Chinese People's Armed Police Force; Hong Kong and Macao residents travel to and from the Mainland; Travel Permit for mainland travel permit for taiwan residents and People's Republic of China.

What should I do if I don't bring my ID card when staying in a hotel?

1, no ID card but other valid documents, such as passport, driver's license or residence permit, soldier's card, etc. These can also be used as my identification;

2. If you don't bring the original ID card, try to provide the online ID card stored in electronic identity or your mobile phone. Now many cities have gradually started to apply for online ID cards through software. The legal effect of online ID card is the same as that of ID card. You can click "electronic identity" in the certificate list of the software platform, fill in relevant information for face recognition, and check in electronic identity. Entry method in advance: Open the software, click the home page, find the card package in the upper right corner, then select Add Certificate, and then upload the ID card to complete the entry. At the same time, you can add medical insurance card, social security card, driver's license, driving license, passport, etc.

3. You can go to the public security bureau or police station near the hotel to issue identification documents. Generally speaking, you can stay in a hotel with your ID card.

I hope the above content can help you. Please consult a professional lawyer if you have any other questions.

Legal basis: Article 6 of the Measures for the Administration of Public Security in People's Republic of China (PRC) 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.