Can a hotel hold my belongings after I check out?

The hotel keeper may take and retain possession of all baggage and may enforce his/her claim by an ordinary legal action.

What happens if you leave your stuff in a hotel room?

Most hotels will keep a box of lost chargers, converters, and adapters at the front desk to loan out to travelers in need. If you do want that item back, give the front desk a call to see if they have it—the hotel may ship it to you for free, or charge you for the cost of shipping and handling.

Do hotels have insurance for stolen items?

First, hotels generally do not carry insurance policies that would cover theft of guests’ personal belongings. If you do need to make a claim for a valuable item stolen from your hotel room, have proof of purchase ready for the travel insurance company.

What are the rights of a non-guest in a hotel?

It may be noted that a person who is not a guest and has no intention of becoming a guest will not have the legal right to enter or remain in a hotel against the will of the innkeeper. Such a person has a duty to leave peacefully when requested.

Is there a law against discrimination in a hotel?

Federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, etc. apply to hotels that are available to the general public and most states have enacted similar laws as a matter of course. “Private clubs” which host guests may not be subject to such laws and it is a question of fact as to whether a locale is a hotel or not.

When is an innkeeper liable for an illegal act of guest?

An illegal act of the guest during the loss of or injury to his/her property shall not relieve the innkeeper of liability when the conduct is not the proximate cause of the loss. However, a person going to a hotel for an unlawful purpose shall not become a guest and therefore not entitled to a protection.

What are the rules for removing a guest from an inn?

A guest admitted to an inn can be removed thereafter by the innkeeper for: 1 refusal to pay his bill; 2 becoming obnoxious to the other guests by his/her own fault; 3 becoming a person of general bad reputation; or 4 behaving in a disorderly manner.