At hotel check-in
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Do I need a passport to book a hotel on trip1?
No. You don't need a passport to book a hotel on trip1 - just a valid email address. The hotel will ask for ID at check-in, not trip1.
What ID do I need to present at hotel check-in?
Hotels accept any valid government-issued photo ID at check-in - passport, national ID, or driver's license. For international stays, bring your passport.
Can I use a digital booking confirmation at hotel check-in?
Yes - almost all hotels accept a digital trip1 booking confirmation on your phone at check-in. A printed copy is rarely required but handy as backup.
Does every guest in the room need to show ID?
Most countries require every adult guest to show ID at hotel check-in, not just the person who booked. Here is what each traveller on your trip1 booking should bring.
Do hotels copy or keep my passport, and is that legal?
Hotels in many countries must record your passport details by law, but keeping a photocopy is a separate step. Here is what is lawful and what you can ask.
What is a hotel registration form and why do I have to sign it?
A hotel registration form records your name, ID details and dates of stay for the guest register most countries require by law. Here is what is on it and why you sign.
What is the minimum age to check into a hotel?
Most hotels set the minimum check-in age at 18 in Europe and 21 in the United States. The exact age is set per property and shown in its policies on the trip1 listing.
Can I check into a hotel booked in someone else's name?
You can stay in a room someone else paid for as long as you are the named guest on the reservation. Set the traveller's name at booking on trip1.
What ID do I need if my name changed after marriage?
Book your hotel in the name printed on the ID you will carry. If your passport still shows your maiden name, use that name and carry your marriage certificate.
Do I need a credit card at check-in if I already paid with crypto?
Your room is already paid when you book with crypto on trip1. Any card the hotel asks for at check-in is its own incidentals hold, not a second payment for the stay.
What documents do I need for a late-night or self-service check-in?
Late-night and self-service check-ins need the same documents as any other: photo ID for each adult and your trip1 booking confirmation. Tell the property when you arrive.
Which countries require a passport copy from every hotel guest?
Very few countries require a passport copy to be kept, and Japan is the clearest case. Many more require every guest's details to be recorded and reported.
