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Do all hotels in China accept foreigners?
Officially, hotels should not turn away foreign guests just because they are foreigners, and hotels that receive you are responsible for accommodation registration. In practice, some smaller or lower-cost properties still refuse foreign guests because staff do not know the process or do not want the hassle.
Do hotels register foreign guests in China?
Yes. When foreigners stay in hotels, the hotel is supposed to register the stay and report the information to local public security authorities. If you stay in an apartment, homestay, or private residence instead, the host or the guest usually has to complete the registration separately.
Do I need to register if I stay in an apartment or Airbnb in China?
Yes. If you stay somewhere other than a hotel in China, you or the person hosting you generally need to file temporary accommodation registration with the local public security authorities within the required time window. Hotels handle this automatically, but apartments, homestays, and private homes usually do not.