Do you have to be 21 to check into a hotel in Vegas?

Age Requirement (21+): Guests must be at least 21 years of age in order to check into the hotel. All guests must be at least 21 years old to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. Reminder: Per Nevada law, you must be 21 years or older to gamble. Please advise underage guests of this law.



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Varies by Hotel While some hotels may allow individuals under the age of 18 to book a room, others may require guests to be 21 or older. It is worth mentioning that age restrictions for booking a hotel room are often in place to protect hotels from potential legal liability.

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You can book a room with a Credit or Debit card, and many institutions and banks issue to 18+ account holders. Some hotels will require a Driver's license (which may get the room occupancy challenged) but many will accept your reservation and payment if the Card is valid.

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Exceptions to the Age Requirement Some hotels will make exceptions to the minimum-age requirement depending on the case. If parents or legal guardians put the reservation under their name and credit card, then some hotels might be okay with the actual guests being younger than 18 and without the presence of a guardian.

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Most hotels require that all guests be 18 years of age or older and have valid identification to check in. Additionally, many hotels also require an adult over the age of 21 to accompany any minor under the age of 18 who is staying at the hotel.

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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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While most hotels you can book at 18, so-called “party destinations” like Las Vegas or Miami Beach will ask you to be 21 to check in. This isn't a legal requirement, but it protects the hotel more widely from any responsibility while guests go out and drink or party in the city.

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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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If you get caught on a gambling floor and you're under 21, the charge will be placed on your criminal record and you could face the following penalties: Fines (Between $500 and $1,000) Driver's license suspension (Six months) Probation.

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