Why Some Chinese Hotels Reject Foreign Guests (and What to Do)
It is a frustrating moment: you arrive at a hotel you booked, and the desk says they cannot take you. In China this is usually not discrimination — it is a licensing and registration issue. Certain properties are simply not set up to register foreign guests with the authorities, and taking you would break the rules they operate under. Understanding the reasons stops the surprise, tells you what to do next, and helps you avoid the situation before you ever reach the desk.
