Can a 17 year old get a hotel room in NYC?

While the legal age to check into a hotel in NYC is typically 18 years old, some hotels may allow individuals who are 17 years old to check in with the presence of a responsible adult or guardian. However, it's important to note that each hotel may have its own policies regarding age requirements.



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Guests must be 18 years or older with photo identification to reserve a room. Acceptable forms of identification include a driver's license, passport, and proof-of-age card. Photo identification must also match the name that is on the reservation. Prepaid Reservations.

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Small independent hotels: Smaller hotels, motels, inns, and hostels, especially in remote areas, may sometimes make exceptions to check in solo 16-17 year olds at their own discretion. But parental permission may still be required.

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Age Restrictions for Hotel Bookings: Some hotels require guests to be at least 18 years old to book a room, while others may allow guests as young as 16 to book with parental consent. It is worth mentioning that these age restrictions can also apply to guests who are accompanied by an adult.

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Yes, a 17 year old can travel alone by air within the United States. The requirements vary depending on the airline and destination, but generally speaking they will need to present valid identification such as a passport or driver's license at check-in.

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Generally, checking into a hotel without an ID is not recommended and is often not possible. Most hotels require a form of government-issued identification, like a driver's license or passport, for security reasons and to verify the person's identity who is checking into the room.

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In most cases, hotels have age restrictions and require guests to be at least 18 years old to check-in. However, some hotels may allow guests under 18 to stay if accompanied by an adult or with written consent from a parent or guardian.

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Generally speaking, minors aged 17 or younger must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older when staying in a hotel. That being said, some hotels have a more lax policy and will allow a group of minors aged 17 or younger to stay in the same room as long as there is an 18-year-old present.

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You may also be able to present your booking receipt, confirmation email, or a digital ID — whatever you have to prove your identity. If you've reported your lost ID to the police, you can provide them with a copy of the incident report or the report number.

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