Can my mom book Airbnb for me?
Can my mom book Airbnb for me? We'd love to welcome your loved ones into Airbnb. But to help maintain transparency and trust throughout our community, you can't book on their behalf unless you're staying together.
Do hotels check credit cards?
If you pay for your hotel room with a debit card, credit card rewards, or cash, you'll likely also have to show a credit card when you check in. The hotel will generally put a small temporary hold on your credit card account at that time.
Can I get a hotel room if the credit card and ID don t match?
Only if the hotel has a credit card authorization on file. If the name on the ID and credit card don't match, the hotel should refuse to check you in.
Can an unmarried couple share a hotel room?
Is there a law that prohibits unmarried couples from staying together or checking-in to a hotel together? No, there is no law that prohibits unmarried couples from staying together or checking-into a hotel.
Can an 18 year old book an Airbnb with a 17 year old?
Only people 18 or over can make reservations, but a child's legal guardian is able to book additional spots for guests who meet your minimum age requirement.
Does the person who booked the hotel have to check in?
No, a hotel does not allow the room purchaser to give a room key to someone else before checking in themselves. This is for security reasons and also because hotels need to ensure that the person who purchased the room is actually staying there.
Does Airbnb verify all guests?
We require listing Hosts, new Co-Hosts, and booking guests to be verified. When you book a stay or when you become a Host, we may need to verify your personal information, such as your legal name, address, phone number, and other contact details. We may also ask for a photo of your government ID and a selfie.
How does Airbnb verify your address?
Method 1: Share your device location Enable sharing of your exact GPS location from your mobile device. If your device's GPS location is close enough to your listing's location, your listing address will be confirmed.
Can you book a hotel room without having to put in any card info and pay at stay?
Some hotels will allow you to book a room without any type of payment card. You would instead request a “courtesy hold,” which waives the requirement to pay a deposit at the time of booking despite the hotel keeping the room available for you until the day of your arrival.
Do Airbnb hosts check ID?
The Host may ask for ID upon check-in, if done in person and if the requirement is in the Host's house rules at the time of booking or is required under applicable laws. Some regions have laws that require guests to register with local authorities.
How strict are Airbnb guest limits?
Is Airbnb strict about the number of guests? Airbnb's policy on guests leaves it up to the host to specify and encourages hosts to be clear about their limits. Hosts can state the number of people, cost per person, and the number of beds in the property.
Can a guest make a booking without a credit card?
You can book a hotel room without a credit card by using a debit card in most cases. Many hotel chains will also accept prepaid cards, though they are more likely to do so at check-in or check-out than at the time of booking. Typically, you cannot make a hotel reservation with cash, a personal check or a money order.
How does Airbnb verify age?
Guests provide their ID for verification to build trust within the Airbnb community. This tells you if they are over 18 years of age and are willing to provide a legal ID or their name and address.
Can you reserve an Airbnb without paying?
In everywhere but India, if the Host accepts your request, you'll be charged for the reservation. If they decline or don't respond within 24 hours, there's no charge and you'll be free to book a different stay instead. For guests paying in Indian rupees, you'll be charged for the reservation when you request to book.