Hotel staff request to see and take a copy of a recognised form of photo ID during check in. Not something I’m entirely comfortable with and have never been asked for before in the UK. Strongly feel if this is a requirement it should be highlighted when booking. I personally rarely travel with any photo ID within the UK, by chance my wife had her driving licence with her on this occasion.
Notices in reception stating guests aren’t allowed visitors in their rooms is also something I haven’t seen before.