It is very common to have to ID yourself at reception when checking into a hotel and don't think I have ever stayed in a hotel that didn't require me to show an ID at some point during my stay.
I stayed with Sonder in South Beach, Miami on several occasions. Their concept is that you don't need to check-in, you just use their app on your phone to open the main door to the hotel lobby and use your phone or pin to open the door to your room, there's is someone at reception but there is no need to visit them during your stay.
I'm pretty sure this is the reason they require you to ID before you arrive. If this is not for you, you can always decide to stay elsewhere but for me Sonder is definitely the better way to travel.
My 2cts.
martijnw / Martijn Wismeijer
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2024-05-02 02:41:28
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