Why do motels require ID?

It helps prevent fraud and identity misuse. It ensures age verification of whoever is renting the room (some hotels [or hotel chains] have a policy of not renting to someone under a specific age).



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An ID scanner verifies guest IDs, ensuring that only people with valid government-issued identification can enter the premises. It also provides additional information on guests, such as their age, nationality, address, and other personal data.

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The front desk of a hotel is called Reception, and this is where you will officially check-in. Have your identification, reservation confirmation, and form of payment (preferably a credit card with lots of room on it) at hand. This can include your driver license, passport, and one or more credit cards.

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A hotel background check usually means that hotel employees check the photo ID and credit card details of each guest. Traditional hotels usually do this on guests' arrival, which keeps guests waiting in the lobby rather than letting them go straight to their room.

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But in the post-9/11 years, just about all U.S. hotels joined the rest of the world and started requiring hotel guests to show I.D. when they check in to a hotel (there are actually no federal laws and very few state/city/county laws that say this must be done; it's just policy, in the name of taking precautions).

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Using Pseudonyms One option for maintaining privacy while checking into a hotel is to use a pseudonym or an alias. This involves providing a different name than your real one when making a reservation. While some hotels may require identification upon check-in, others may not have such strict policies.

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? Both Buckfire and Pasquarello recommended reporting the incident to law enforcement. If you're in the States, that would be your non-emergency police number, Pasquarello said. On a cruise ship or in a hotel, guests can report the incident to security.

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It is illegal in the United States to have undisclosed cameras in vacation rental homes or hotels. It's also against the policies of every major hotel and vacation home company to have cameras (hidden or visible) in private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms.

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Look for any recent searches or bookings. Call hotels in the area and ask if your husband has a reservation: If you know the area where your husband may have stayed, call hotels in that area and ask if they have a reservation under his name. You can also ask if they have any record of him staying there recently.

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Fortunately, hidden cameras in hotel rooms are extremely rare. But if you want to take precautions, a visual inspection and using detection tools can help identify any secret recording devices.

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How do I Check into Hotels Anonymously & Discreetly?
  1. Choose a pseudonym. ...
  2. Use cash to ensure that you leave no trace of your hotel visit. ...
  3. All hotels will have a privacy policy. ...
  4. Find a hotel that you feel comfortable in. ...
  5. You must give an address where you are contactable.


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Both Hotwire and Priceline hide hotel names—a practice called opaque pricing—which enables hotels to sell rooms at hidden, lower prices. Customers who book hotel rooms via Hotwire and Priceline are price-sensitive and make their purchase decisions based primarily on price.

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Generally, hotel guests must be 21 years-old (or accompanied by someone 21 years-old) to check-in but age requirements vary. Some hotels may allow 18 year-olds to check-in while other hotels, in more rare cases, may even increase the minimum age to 25.

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