How old do you have to be to book a hotel room? If there will only be one guest in the room, most hotels require you to be a minimum of 19 years of age to book. However, some hotels require guests to be 21 or older.
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The answer is often yes, many hotels provide decorating services upon request. In short, most hotels will decorate for events like birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, and more for an added fee. You'll likely need to make the decor request well in advance.
Many hotels allow guests under 18 to stay with a parent or legal guardian. It is worth mentioning that some hotels may require a credit card or cash deposit upon check-in.
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.
The minimum age in France is 16 for hotels, but you probably need an authorisation letter from your parents and the stay may also need to be paid in advance or guaranteed by an adult's credit card. There may be lower age limits for youth hostels but generally such bookings need to be made by schools or parents.
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.
No, someone under 18 cannot stay in a hotel room alone if someone 18 or older rents it for them. Hotels typically require that all guests be at least 18 years of age and have valid identification to check-in. Additionally, most hotels will not allow minors to occupy a room without an adult present.
Hotels have strict policies regarding age requirements and they take these rules very seriously. They are required to follow state laws that prohibit minors from staying in a hotel without an adult present, so even if someone is over 18 but under 21 they will still be denied a room unless accompanied by an adult.
If you want to take the stress out of planning, you can definitely call ahead and ask the hotel to decorate your room romantically for you. Just be aware that this will most likely come at an extra cost to your stay.
Here's the general rule of thumb that most etiquette experts can agree on: Whoever does the hosting does the paying. So, in this situation, hosting your own birthday meal means volunteering to cover the bill.