Is it normal for hotel to ask for passport?

Yes, it is very normal. Usually all hotels do ask for passport info when you book. This is a beautiful hotel and the people who manage and run the place are very warm, welcoming and helpful. So be rest assured you will have a good time and do not worry.

Why do Italian hotels take your passport?

It is part of the way things are done in Italy. The hotel has to report your details to the police. If the front desk is busy, they will want to hold the passport for a short time until they can take the details. There is no risk: many thousands of passports are handled this way every day.

Why do hotels need your 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). This also ensures said guests are not allowed to rent rooms from that hotel/chain anymore if deemed necessary.

Why do hotels in Europe keep your passport?

Many European hotels check your passport in addition to asking for a credit card for incidentals. These hotels keep a record of passports to cross check for wanted criminals, look for missing persons, or protect against identity thieves.

Do hotels really check ID?

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).

Why do Dubai hotels take your passport?

Hotels and serviced apartments in the Gulf usually keep the passports of their guests as a security to ensure the settlement of bills. The implementation of the instruction will help Dubai’s hotels become more competitive and on par with hotels in the West, said hoteliers in Dubai.

Why do hotels want you to be 21?

U.S. hotels restrict travelers to a minimum age of 18 or 21because your check-in is the equivalent of signing a contract. Contracts with minors cannot be enforced by the hotel, thus leaving them at risk of not recovering their money if a minor leaves without paying their bill.