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How old do you have to be to get a hotel in France?

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.



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The minimum age for staying in our hostels, without being accompanied by adults, is 17 years old, on the sole condition that a parental authorisation is produced before the start of the stay and at the latest on the day of arrival, together with a photocopy of one of the parents' identity documents.

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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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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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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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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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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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Hotels check for identification to ensure that the person checking in is who they say they are. This helps protect both the hotel and its guests from any potential fraud or identity theft. Hotels will typically ask for a valid government-issued ID such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID card.

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Most hotels require guests to present a valid form of identification, such as a driver's license or passport, when checking in. This is often done to verify the guest's identity and ensure that they are over the age of 18, as many hotels have policies that prohibit minors from staying without an adult.

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Under Spanish law a person under 18 is considered as a child and always has all the protection derived from its status as a minor. A young person in Spain is between 15 and 24 years, persons aged 15 to 17 are children and young people, and 18 to 24 are young but already adults.

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Any persons under 18 travelling without their parents or guardian are required to present an international travel permission declaration form signed by their father, mother or guardian at the check-in desks.

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