There is no specific legal requirement around the minimum age for guests to be allowed to check in. Sometimes, this requirement is not even set at the corporate level, in the case of hotel chains. Most often, it is the local hotel manager who decides their prerequisites.
No, a 16 year old cannot get a hotel. Most hotels require guests to be at least 18 years of age or older in order to check-in and stay overnight.
The law requires that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21. Furthermore, they would need to ask their parent/guardian for permission and provide proof of identity before booking themselves into any hotel room.
No, it is not illegal for a hotel to have an age requirement of 21. However, you may be able to get a refund if the hotel has a policy in place that allows them to do so. You should contact the hotel directly and explain your situation and ask if they can provide you with any kind of refund or credit for your booking.
Unless you are staying at an extremely old-fashioned establishment, you should have no trouble arriving and checking in at night. Generally speaking, most hotels have staff working 24 hours a day, so there will always be someone to welcome you.
Guests under 18 are not permitted to stay at the hotel unless they are accompanied by a legal guardian or responsible adult.
Hotels are legally justified to refuse to rent to minors, on the basis those individuals under 18 years of age can void a contract and, therefore, cannot not be held responsible for their actions.
Age: You must be at least 18 years of age to book any accommodation displayed on the Site. Under Queensland Law minors must be accompanied by a person with parental responsibilities at all times and penalties apply for failure to comply. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in any part of the Hotel Motel complex.
Generally, hotels in the US require at least one person 18 or over register and pay for the room. You can book a room, but an adult will need to be present upon check in. In most countries, you need to be legal adult to sign a contract.
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.
No, a 16 year old cannot pay and stay at a hotel motel overnight without a guardian over 18. This is because most hotels have an age restriction policy that requires all guests to be 18 or older.
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS & MANDATORY AGE REQUIREMENTS
Any guests under the age of 18 are considered a minor and must be accompanied by a responsible adult and act as the parent or legal guardian who has parental rights and responsibilities for any guests under the age of 18 at all times throughout the booking duration.
be at least 18 years old.
While most hostels don't have age restrictions, some sites may be unsuitable for young children or guests with disabilities. It is always good to check beforehand by viewing the relevant hostel page.
You can add their name to the reservation at the time of booking or you can call after you book and request for the hotel to add their name to the reservation. What is this? This should allow the other person to check in whenever they arrive even if you are not physically present at the hotel.
It depends on the hotel. Larger hotels usually don't even try to control it, since it would require too much additional effort. Smaller hotels might allow visitors but require that they sign in and show identification. There may be restrictions on the hours for visiting, on the use of facilities, etc.
They will likely need to wait until they are 18 for hotel room stays. They could consider university accommodation or youth hostels instead. Generally at least one person needs to be over 18, sometimes 21.
The hotel property may require a major credit card, in one of the guests' names, or a cash deposit upon check-in. Valid identification is also required at check-in.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 years must never be booked or stay in co-living rooms. If you are travelling with children, please make sure you book a private room. Children must be directly supervised at all times while on property.
CHECK IN REQUIREMENTS:
Hotel registration and check in is available only to guests who are not prohibited from entering the hotel, are 18 years of age or over, and are recorded on the reservation at the time of booking.
We recommend you take your Booking Confirmation email to assist at check-in. The lead guest will be required to present photo ID at check-in, such as a drivers license, Government issued ID or Passport. Some hotels will require a credit card for security deposit.
You must be aged 18 years or over to make a booking with us and you must be aged 18 years or over to stay alone. If a guest arrives at the hotel and is under 18 years of age the guest will not be permitted to stay alone.
If you are under 18 years of age you cannot book baches, lodges and bookable picnic sites.
No, a 14 year old cannot get a room at a motel or hotel. Most hotels and motels require guests to be 18 years of age or older in order to check-in. However, if the 14 year old is accompanied by an adult who is over 18 years of age then they may be able to stay in the same room as that adult.