Police may conduct a warrantless search of the hotel room of a suspect if they receive consent to search from the manager of the hotel.

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The consent to search a hotel room must come from the occupant, not the hotel manager, for the search to be considered lawful under the Fourth Amendment, unless the occupant has been formally evicted or similar circumstances apply.

Police May Conduct a Warrantless Search of the Hotel Room