Why do hotels require you to be 21?

Why do hotels require you to be 21?

Because hotels serve alcohol or have minibars with alcohol in the rooms. Since hotels can’t keep track of under-aged guests and have no way of controlling if guests under 21 have access to alcohol outside of the bars, we just won’t check them in.

What age do you have to be to stay in a hotel?

18 YEARS

Can a 17 year old stay in a hotel alone?

Originally Answered: Can a 17 year old book a hotel room solo in the U.S.? It is virtually impossible to rent a hotel room in the US if you are under 18. This is because people under 18 are considered legally minors in all states and are therefore not able to enter legally binding contracts.

Can two 16 year olds stay in a hotel alone?

You can only make a booking if you are 16 years old or over. If you arrive at the hotel and are under 16 years of age you will not be permitted to stay alone.

Can a 14 year old stay in a hotel alone?

As a general rule, hotels cannot deny lodging to a guest on the basis of age. In many states, an absolute ban on minors may be unlawful. There is a common law a duty to receive guests. However, there are some local jurisdictions that prohibit a hotel from allowing a minor to stay unaccompanied by an adult.

Are hotel parties illegal?

Small parties in rooms are usually prohibited for several reasons. Even without playing any music, a small group talking, and possibly some laughs at a later than “normal” hour could be bothersome to several other guest rooms depending on the hotel layout. The second, usually less enforced one is the occupancy limit.

Does Premier Inn allow 16 year olds?

Family rooms (where available) can accommodate two adults and two children (under the age of 16). Children under 16 are not permitted to stay in a Premier Inn hotel unless a parent or guardian is also staying in the hotel.

Can I have guests in my hotel room?

So, can I have a guest in my hotel room? In the US, most hotels do not prohibit guests from having visitors. However, hotel policies regarding this matter tend to differ from establishment to establishment as well as country to country. To be certain, it is a good idea to ask the front desk about it.

Is it illegal to sneak someone into a hotel?

Most people think sneaking friends into the hotel doesn’t cost nothing… While not illegal per se (in that you’re going to be cited or arrested for it), you could be facing eviction from the hotel and finding yourself still paying for the room.

Do hotels care if you bring an extra person?

As long as you don’t make the hotel go out of their way to take care of your extra guest you will be fine. The moment you ask for extra amenities or become noisy or smoke in the room you will be kicked out or charged for the extra people.

Why do hotels charge for extra guests?

You’re paying based on occupancy and they figure that based on the beds. A king bed is for one person or a couple who shares, two twins would be for two people, a multi-room suite for a family, and so on. If they found out you had an extra person, you’d get charged a fee.

Why do hotels ask how many guests?

The legal reason we ask for the number of guests is in case of emergency. If you have listed only 2 guests in your room, but you have 6 with you, and a fire breaks out… We, and the fire department will only be looking for two people.