Originally Posted by SkyTeam777
Why do European hotels require passports upon check-in? Many of them will make a xerox for their records. What do they do with this information?
I believe it's the law in Germany and Italy.
They keep a copy of the document (the one you signed), if and when the government checks the hotel.
I don't know if they make a xerox ...
Actually, I hate to give them my passport ... and give them another (old)ID
