Optional guest screening add on

Criminal Background Screening Built for Hotel Check In

Guest Ban checks each ID scan automatically against your hotel’s ruleset. When a configured rule is met, the front desk sees a simple Do Not Rent alert. Only authorized managers and owners can see the underlying report.

The screening and alert decision happen automatically. Front desk agents never need to interpret a criminal report.

Screening result exampleSample data only
Guest Ban · Sample record 001Criminal screening report
Manager and owner view
Policy match · Manager review requiredExample findings meet configured criteria. Verify identity and record context before any decision.

Illustrative findings

Felony
Aggravated assaultExample offense category
Review
Felony
Aggravated batteryExample offense category
Review
Visible only to authorized managers and owners. A potential match is not an automatic refusal.

Illustrative example. The property’s ruleset determines when the simple agent alert appears. Agents see no offense or report details; the sample manager report is fictional.

650M+Criminal and related public records in the screening data network
99%Stated U.S. population criminal coverage
AutomaticGuest screening runs after the ID scan, with no separate agent search

A simpler way to apply your policy

Why screen guests at check in?

An ID tells you who is checking in. Guest Ban applies your property’s ruleset automatically, then shows the agent a simple Do Not Rent alert when manager review is needed.

Catch policy matches earlier

Alert the agent when manager attention is needed before a room key is issued. The detailed finding stays out of the agent view.

Make the process consistent

Management sets the criteria in advance. Front desk staff follow the same defined alert and escalation process on every shift.

Support a calmer property

Timely review can help teams address concerns before they affect other guests, staff time, and the property experience.

Hotel front desk agent assisting a guest during check in

Quiet in the background

The agent scans. Guest Ban does the rest.

There is no separate criminal search to run. The property’s ruleset is checked automatically after the ID scan. When an alert is triggered, the agent sees only a simple Do Not Rent message and calls a manager. The reason and full report stay with authorized managers and owners.

Simple for every shift

One scan. Automatic screening.

The agent uses the usual Guest Ban ID scan. The policy check happens behind the scenes and adds no separate screening task.

01

Scan the guest ID

Guest Ban captures supported identity details from the ID already being scanned for check in.

02

Check automatically

Guest Ban checks available records against the property’s configured ruleset in the background.

03

Show a simple alert

If a configured rule is met, a Do Not Rent alert appears automatically. The agent sees no reason or criminal details.

04

Manager reviews the report

An authorized manager or owner opens the full result, verifies the match, and applies the written policy.

Agents see only the Do Not Rent alert. The ruleset decides automatically when to show it. Managers and owners can review the report, verify the match, and make the final decision.

Your rules, your workflow

Set your policy before the next shift.

Choose the rules that trigger an automatic Do Not Rent alert. The front desk sees the same simple message for a match, while authorized managers and owners can review the reason and full report.

  • Configure relevant offense categories and record severity.
  • Set a lookback period that fits your policy and applicable rules.
  • Restrict detailed reports to managers and owners.
Discuss a policy setup with sales
Property screening settingsManaged by your team
Offense categories

Select the types of records relevant to your written policy.

Severity and lookback

Set how the rules evaluate record type and time period.

Automatic alert and review

A matching rule shows the same simple alert to agents. Managers verify the detailed result.

Built for hospitality

Where screening can make a difference

Explore how different hotel operators can use the same configured screening process.

Greater confidence with longer stays

Extended stay guests may occupy a room for weeks. A clear arrival policy helps managers review relevant signals before a stay begins and document a consistent response.

  • Review configured findings before a longer room commitment.
  • Give managers a defined escalation process.
  • Pair screening with DNR and incident documentation.

Anonymized hotel results

What established properties recorded

10 comparable properties · same months in 2025 and 2026 · rates per 1,000 ID scans

94% more

Reservation Recorded

Across these 10 properties, Check-ins rose 49% in the same months.

51% lower

Police case rate

20253.14
20261.53
62% lower

Trespass notice rate

20252.27
20260.87
40% lower

Unrecovered loss per 1,000 scans

2025$498
2026$301
A stronger guest experience can support future bookings

Fewer disruptive incidents and less room downtime may help protect guest confidence, repeat stays, and the rooms available to sell. Booking growth was not measured in this comparison.

About these results: All 10 participating hotels required an ID scan for every guest on every reservation. The comparison reflects the broader Guest Ban ID scanning, Do Not Rent, documentation, and optional screening program; it does not isolate the effect of criminal screening. Changes are observational and may also reflect staffing, occupancy, local conditions, and reporting practices. Unique bookings and review ratings were not measured.

Think beyond the alert

Protect the stay people came to enjoy

A consistent screening program can support better decisions today and a more dependable guest experience over time.

Protect sellable rooms

Fewer disruptions and losses can mean less time spent on damage, recovery, and rooms taken out of service. Outcomes vary by property.

Support guest confidence

A calmer, better managed property can help guests feel comfortable staying and returning. Measure booking and review results at your own hotel.

Give managers useful context

Managers and owners can review full screening results alongside the scanned ID record, DNR alerts, and incident documentation.

These are potential operational benefits, not a promise of fewer crimes, higher occupancy, or improved reviews.

Protect your reputation

Make the next stay easier to choose.

Guests notice when a hotel feels orderly and well cared for. Consistent guest checks can be one part of protecting that experience, keeping rooms ready, and giving satisfied guests a reason to book again.

Family checking in at a hotel reception desk

Common questions

What hotel teams need to know

Is criminal screening included in a standard Guest Ban plan?

No. Criminal screening is an optional add on. Contact sales for pricing and a setup discussion based on your properties and intended usage.

What does the front desk agent see?

After the usual ID scan, Guest Ban checks the property’s ruleset automatically. If a rule is met, the agent sees a simple Do Not Rent alert asking them to contact a manager. It does not say why the alert appeared or show criminal details. Authorized managers and owners can review the full report.

Does a record automatically mean a guest is refused?

No. A potential match is a signal for review, not proof of identity or an automatic reason to refuse a stay. Your team should verify the match and relevant context and follow applicable law and the hotel’s policy.

Can we choose what triggers an alert?

Yes. The property’s configured ruleset determines when the automatic Do Not Rent alert appears. Available configuration can include offense category, severity, lookback period, and access for approved users. The exact configuration is reviewed during setup.

Will screening slow down check in?

The check can run within the existing ID scan workflow. Response time can vary by source and a potential match may require additional manager review before check in continues.

Would criminal screening make us lose customers?

Guests without a ruleset alert continue through the usual check in process. When an alert appears, a manager verifies the match and follows your written policy. Some stays may be declined, while a more orderly property may support guest confidence and repeat bookings. At the 10 hotels above, every guest was required to have an ID scanned for each reservation and recorded scans rose 94%. That points to more recorded check in activity, but the comparison did not count unique bookings or prove the effect of criminal screening alone.

Is this a complete criminal history for every person?

No database contains every record, and public data differs by jurisdiction and update schedule. A result can also refer to another person with similar identifiers. Screening supports informed review; it does not certify that a guest has no criminal history.

Optional protection for your hotel

Make each check in more informed

Tell us about your property, your current Guest Ban setup, and the policy you want your team to follow. We’ll discuss fit, configuration, and pricing.

Available as an optional add on. Pricing is provided by the sales team.

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