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If it shows as a charge or arrest, then you should be able to seal it. You can check your Colorado criminal record for less than $10 by going to Colorado Bureau of Investigation on-line. If it shows as a conviction, there is a bigger problem. But, since you never went to court etc, I think that is unlikely unless your friend posed as you in court - unlikely. It is not uncommon for police to forget a file for a few months, so be prepared to be arrested and know to say nothing about the facts, just say, "I want a lawyer." Keep saying it until you have one. I suspect this case is on-going.

A hotel room has nearly the same protection as your home. If they had a warrant, they could do what they did. If they did not, they probably could not do it. If they violated the law and found some evidence, that evidence could be suppressed. But, if they do not find any evidence, there is little recourse to the unlawful action. You could file a civil rights claim, but you would likely get very little money.