While daytime visitors are generally allowed, hotels often restrict overnight guests. This ensures all guests' safety and security and prevents unauthorized individuals from staying overnight. Most hotels require that all overnight guests be registered at the front desk and provide valid identification.

Yes, you can generally have visitors in a hotel, but the specific rules depend on the hotel's visitor policy and local security regulations. Most hotels allow guests to meet visitors in common areas like the lobby, bar, or restaurant without any formality. If you want a visitor to come up to your room, many hotels—especially in major cities or high-security regions—require the visitor to register at the front desk and present a valid government-issued ID. This is a "Duty of Care" measure to ensure the safety of all guests. Some hotels enforce "quiet hours" or "visiting hours" (typically ending at 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM), after which all non-registered guests must leave the premises. If a visitor stays overnight, they are technically considered an additional occupant; many hotels will require you to update your reservation and may charge an "extra person" fee, particularly if the total number of people exceeds the room's fire code capacity. In 2026, many luxury and boutique hotels have streamlined this through mobile apps where you can "pre-register" a guest to grant them temporary access to the elevators or amenities.