1. Noun: When referring to the act of registering at a hotel, airport, or other establishment, it is a noun.
* Example: "I completed the check-in process and got my room key."
2. Verb: When describing the action of registering or arriving at a place, it is a verb.
* Example: "Please check in at the front desk."
It's important to look at the context of the sentence to determine the correct part of speech.