Are hotel apartments allowed to keep visitors' EIDs?

Thank you for your answer!

I highly appreciate it. I will discuss it with the hotel management.

But is it legal?

Let's say I go to a hotel to visit family friends, and they keep my ID until I return. On top of that, if I stay past midnight, they charge me.

I assume if I don't pay, they won't return my ID. Not paying is hypothetical; I'm just curious about the legality of it.

Registering identities is a government decision, not the hotel's.

And no one pays for something they didn't sign for.

Thank you for your response!

Even if it is in their policy, are they legally permitted to hold IDs?

Or is it something that can be reported?

They are not permitted to hold original documents unless there is a justification, such as asking the client to present a security deposit.

If the client cannot secure the payment and agrees to leave their ID for this purpose, it may be acceptable.

In all cases, this can be reported, and the police or competent court can then decide whether the justification offered is appropriate.

Thank you for your time and answer, highly appreciate it!

If something like this is found, what is the best course of action? Who would be the entity that should be contacted?