How old do you have to be to get a hotel room?

It is virtually impossible to rent a hotel room in the United States if you are under 18, the legal age of majority in all states. The two basic reasons for this are liability and contract enforcement. Contracts signed by minors are not legally enforceable, putting the hotel at risk if underage patrons do not pay.
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Is 18 old enough to get a hotel room?

In general, the minimum-age requirement to reserve a hotel room is 18, with some locations in the U.S. allowing guests to be as young as 16, while others require guests to be at least 21. Because people under 18 years of age are considered minors, many hotels do not want to be liable in case of a problem.
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Why do hotels require you to be 21?

Imposing an age restriction of at least 18 makes it less likely for hotels to be responsible for underage visitors who drink alcohol from the minibar. In some cases, the hotel will require guests to be at least 21 if checking in alone, partly because of this reason.
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Can you get a hotel at 18 in California?

State law prohibits innkeepers from refusing to rent a room on the basis of an individual's age, but a number of exceptions involve individuals who are minors. In California, a minor is anyone younger than 18 years old.
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Can you check into a hotel at 16?

"You can only make a booking if you are 16 years old or over. If you arrive at the hotel and are under 16 years of age you will not be permitted to stay alone."
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How can I get into a hotel under 21?



Can 2 16 year olds stay in a hotel?

Children aged 16 or 17 years will be permitted to stay in separate room(s) under the responsibility of the parent or guardian and the parent or guardian must also stay in the hotel at all times the children are within the hotel.
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Can two 16 year olds stay at Premier Inn?

Those under 18 years old are not permitted to stay in a Premier Inn hotel unless a parent or guardian is also staying in the hotel.
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Can an 18 and 17 year old stay in hotel?

1. Re: Can an 18 year old and 17 year old stay in a hotel? 18 is considered an adult so I can't see there being an issue. Some hotels consider 16 and under to be a child, others it's under 18 but as long as one of you is 18 I can't see why there would be any problems.
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Do hotels scan your ID?

For all your guests, they will have their identification cards scanned. This will increase safety and reassure all of your guests they are in a safe place. Hotel security is a rapidly growing area. If you think about security in a hotel, one might think about small things like something being stolen.
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Do you have to be 21 to get a hotel in Los Angeles?

We've rounded up some popular hotels in Los Angeles that allow 18 year olds to check in. You have a few options including plenty located centrally near to all of the popular attractions. For each hotel we'll list key points on the location, amenities, and areas where the hotel is highly rated.
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Can my friend check into hotel for me?

You can book a hotel room for someone else using your credit card, as long as you list that person as the guest when booking. The person whose hotel room you book with your credit card will need to provide photo ID when checking in, along with a credit card that has their name on it for incidentals.
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Do you have to be 21 to check into a hotel?

Many hotels require the guest checking in to be 21. At some, the minimum age is 18. They will need to verify with whichever hotel they choose that they will be allowed to check in, and they should get that confirmation in writing.
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Can you get a hotel at 18 in Texas?

How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Hotel Room in Texas? Legally, you can get a hotel room from the age of 18 in Texas. However, hotels can set their own policy and most have a minimum check-in age of 21.
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Can my parents get me a hotel room?

Most hotels in the US have a policy that one guest staying in the room needs to be at least 18 (or even 21) years old. Whether or not you can get away with checking in yourself depends on the hotel / chain / front desk staff, but I wouldn't bet on it. (Check-out, on the other hand, should be no issue at all.)
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Can a 16 year old stay in a hotel alone Canada?

The age of majority in Ontario is 18. That means you have to be that old to enter a legal contract with a hotel for renting a room.
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Can 15 year olds stay in a hotel alone?

"You can only make a booking if you are 16 years old or over. If you arrive at the hotel and are under 16 years of age you will not be permitted to stay alone."
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Can you pay for a hotel in cash?

Some hotels will allow you to pay for your room with cash, but this is not always the case. If you want to limit credit card bills and do not mind spending time negotiating the transaction, you can find hotels that do accept paper money. Paying with cash is also a good way to discreetly rent a hotel room.
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Do hotels check everyone's ID?

In places where hotels are required to register their guests with the local authorities, they will ask for the ID of all guests. Hence all guests might not need to be present to check-in, but their ID's will. Other hotels might just ask for one ID. This is assuming that all guests begin their stay on the same night.
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Do hotels keep records of guests?

Hotels have always kept logs on their guests, tracking previous stays, comments and complaints, even which pay-per-view movies you ordered.
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Can two 17 year olds stay in a hotel together?

Yes, two 17 year olds can stay with us. ID may be required by the receptionist on arrival. over a year ago.
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Can I book a holiday at 17?

3) How old do I need to be to book a holiday? You must be 18 years old at the time of booking and have the legal capacity and authority to book the holiday as the lead name.
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Can 2 17 year olds stay in a Travelodge?

We do not permit people under the age of 18 to stay in our hotels alone. You must not leave under 18s unattended in any rooms or public areas at any times.
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Can a 16 year old stay in a Travelodge alone?

We do not permit people under the age of 16 to stay alone in our hotels. You must not leave children unattended in any rooms or public areas at any times. 3.
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Does Premier Inn have ID?

They don't always ask but it's in their terms and conditions that you must have photo ID with you and provide it if asked. I think they are less likely to ask if you've booked and paid already by debit card, and more likely if paying by cash. I've never been asked. But I've always booked and paid in advance.
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Can I drink Premier Inn water?

Promoted Stories. Premier Inns, like nearly all buildings in the UK, are supplied by the mains water supply. Because of this it is therefore safe to drink.
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