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Can you stay in a hotel abroad at 17?

Around the world, hotels impose a minimum age of 18 years old if you travel alone. This tends to apply almost universally outside the United States, as the minimum drinking age is 18 in most countries.



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Around the world, hotels impose a minimum age of 18 years old if you travel alone. This tends to apply almost universally outside the United States, as the minimum drinking age is 18 in most countries.

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As a minor you will need to have your parent involved in getting you a passport; you will also need them to purchase the plane ticket for you and then give you a notarized copy of a permission letter so that border control in other countries don't start getting red flags. Domestically, you should be fine.

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Most hotels and other accommodations require that guests be at least 18 years of age in order to check-in. However, there may be some exceptions depending on the location and type of accommodation. For example, some hostels may allow minors with parental consent or supervision from an adult guardian.

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No, it is not illegal for a minor aged couple to stay in a hotel room. However, most hotels will require that the couple provide proof of age and parental consent before they can check-in. Additionally, some states may have laws prohibiting minors from staying in hotel rooms without an adult present.

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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.

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Minors between 16 and 18 years of age may stay in Premier Inn hotels in Germany. However, we require the signed Minor Travelling Alone Form and a copy of a parent's or legal guardian's ID at check-in. A summary of your reservation will be presented to you at the end of the process.

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Hotel rooms in Italy vary by location, time of year and every other factor that cause hotel room prices to vary where you live. Usually, 18 is the requirement to book a room.

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No, unaccompanied minors are not allowed to stay in hotels in Spain. You will be required to give the receptionist your passport details that they then send to the local police every evening. So they will see your age and ask where the accompanying adult is.

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There are ways to get around age restrictions, such as booking through a third-party website or calling the hotel directly to explain your situation. It's also important to note that some hotels may be willing to make exceptions to their age restrictions, so it never hurts to ask.

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1.9 You must be aged 18 years old or over to make a booking with us and you must be aged 18 years old or over to stay alone. If a customer arrives at the hotel and is under 18 years old the customer will not be permitted to stay alone.

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Children traveling outside the U.S. Children under 18 may need a Letter of Consent to travel internationally without both parents.

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