Can under 18s stay in a hotel?

For example, many hotels allow guests 16+ to book a room, but require 18+ to check-in. This allows younger travelers to book in advance with parental permission, but avoids unaccompanied minors checking in. Hotels want evidence of parental consent for underage bookings. Requiring adult check-in provides supervision.



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In many cases, hotels require individuals under the age of 18 to have parental consent before allowing them to stay in a hotel room alone. This requirement is primarily for the safety and well-being of the minor. Hotels want to ensure that young guests are adequately supervised and protected during their stay.

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Check the hotel's policy Some hotels may require guests to be at least 18 years old to book a room, while others may allow 17-year-olds to stay with certain conditions. It's always a good idea to reach out to the hotel directly or check their website for specific information regarding age restrictions.

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Anyone under the age of 18 does not have the same legal capacity as an adult to enter into a contract, such as making a room booking. You can accept bookings for someone under 18 to stay, but you should be careful.

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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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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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Hotels will typically ask for a valid government-issued ID such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID card. They may also require additional forms of identification such as credit cards or utility bills with matching names and addresses to verify your identity further.

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For our Italian properties you'll need the supervision of an adult if you are under 18 years.

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While most hotels allow 18+ to check in, parents can book and pay for rooms for their 20-year-olds with proper communication and preparation. Understanding age policies ahead of time can ensure a smooth and enjoyable hotel stay.

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Minimum age requirements for hotel check-ins While some hotels may allow 14-year-olds to stay alone, others may have a minimum age requirement of 18 or even 21. It is important to check with the specific hotel you plan on staying at to determine their policy regarding underage guests.

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Hotels are increasingly employing sophisticated technologies to verify identities, and staff are often well-trained in spotting fake IDs. The chance of being caught is high, and once caught, the immediate implications, such as being denied a room or being reported to the police, can be daunting.

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But in the post-9/11 years, just about all U.S. hotels joined the rest of the world and started requiring hotel guests to show I.D. when they check in to a hotel (there are actually no federal laws and very few state/city/county laws that say this must be done; it's just policy, in the name of taking precautions).

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Before you even consider whether you have to be 21 or 18 to check in, you may be wondering why there's even a restriction on how old you need to be to book a hotel. U.S. hotels restrict travelers to a minimum age of 18 because your check-in is the equivalent of signing a contract.

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