U.S. Central Command commander at Native Fury 18 U.S. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, shakes hands with officers of the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during exercise Native Fury 18, Jan. 24, 2018.
Call ahead to see what the hotel's policies are regarding debit and cash reservations. Some hotels will accept a debit card but at check-in will withdraw a fully refundable amount per day to cover incidentals, such as the minibar or pay-per-view movies.
It is entirely legal to check into a hotel under a different name. The hotel may need confirmation of your actual identity but they will adhere to the name that you have registered in when booking your room. Whether you book your hotel by telephone, online or in person, it is possible to remain anonymous.