Why do hotels ask for children's ages?

Why do hotels ask for children's ages? We ask you the number of adults and children, when you make a Reservation, to provide you with the correct Room size/type and bedding configuration, for your traveling party. The distinction of what age constitutes a child varies by region. Please contact the Hotel directly to confirm their definition of a child.

Can you stay in a hotel without an 18 year old?

Know the Legal Requirements Hotels have the right to establish their own policies regarding age restrictions for bookings, but most commonly, the minimum age requirement is 18 years old. Some hotels may allow bookings for minors, but require parental consent or a parent to be present during the stay.

How do you stay in a hotel with kids?

Do hotels actually care if you are 21?

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.

Do children count as hotel guests?

Do kids count as hotel guests? Policy varies by chain, but typically kids under 18 stay free in the parents room. Check policy with the hotel when making your reservation. While the kids may be free, if you require a crib or roll-a-way, there may be an additional charge.

What does Marriott consider a child?

The Kids Benefits are as follows: Member, Silver Elite and Gold Elite – complimentary buffet breakfast for children aged 12 or younger, upon purchase by the legal guardian or parent of such children of a full-priced adult buffet breakfast.

Are hotels strict about being 21?

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.

Can 4 16 year olds stay in a hotel?

Hotels typically require that all guests be at least 18 years of age or older and have valid identification to check-in. Even if the parents book the room for their child, they must also be present during check-in and throughout the duration of their stay.

Do hotels check age when checking in?

Booking a hotel versus checking in In fact, most often, all you need is a valid credit card in your name and you will not be asked for your age. This makes it easy to ignore how old you need to be to get a hotel room. However, most hotels will mention their minimum age for checking in somewhere on their website.

Can a family of 5 stay in one hotel room?

Yes but you need to get one large enough with 2 queen beds and ability to bring in a rollaway bed or perhaps has a sleeper sofa. Comfort Suites and other “suite” type hotels will likely have more room for a larger family.

Why do hotels not let 18 year olds check-in?

U.S. hotels restrict travelers to a minimum age of 18 because your check-in is the equivalent of signing a contract. Contracts with minors cannot be enforced by the hotel. This leaves them at risk of not recovering their money if a minor leaves without paying their bill.

Why do hotels only allow 21 year olds?

Some hotels require you to be at least 21 to avoid issues like underage drinking and damage to hotel property. Because checking into a hotel is like entering a contract, they want to be sure that you can be held responsible for any damages you might cause. The hotel also wants to avoid higher insurance rates.

Will my boyfriend 18 and I 17 be able to check into a hotel ourselves?

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.

How to get into a hotel without being 18?

Most hotels require a valid photo ID at check-in, so it is important to have a government-issued ID such as a passport or driver's license. Keep in mind that some hotels may require additional identification or documentation such as a birth certificate or letter of consent from a parent or legal guardian.