William Lipovsky
Traveling can be tough if you’re under 21 years old. Sure, you can purchase your own plane, train, or bus ticket, but an issue arises when you try to rent a hotel room. Many hotel policies only allow you to rent a room if you’re 21 or older, which can be a real drag if you need a place to stay. But we’ve built the list of hotels that let you check in under 21. But be sure to place a call before packing your bags. Some locations can opt for a higher age restriction.
Hotels That Let You Check in Under 21
Airbnb
- Minimum age: 18 years old. Some rentals may have individual age requirements in their house rules, but the majority allow anyone 18 or older to rent.
- Source: Airbnb terms
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Best Western
- Minimum age: Some locations will allow people under 21 to rent a room, setting 18 or 19 as the minimum age requirement. The policy varies by hotel based on the management rules and any applicable laws in the area.
- Source: Customer service
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Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
(Includes Country Inns & Suites, Park Inn, Park Plaza, Quorvus Collection, and Radisson hotels)
- Minimum age: While most Carlson Rezidor hotels have a minimum age requirement of 21 years old, some individual hotel policies may vary. Check the specific policy at the location you plan to visit.
- Source: General policies pages on Radisson and Country Inns websites
- Book online
Choice Hotels
(Includes Cambria Hotels & Suites, Clarion, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Econo Lodge, MainStay Suites, Quality, Rodeway Inn, Sleep Inn, and Suburban hotels)
- Minimum age: 19 at most hotels, but some individual locations will require you to be 21. For two or more guests, at least one occupant must be 21 years of age (or older) if any other occupants in the room are 18 or younger
- Source: Choice Hotels FAQ page
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Drury Hotels
- Minimum age: 18 at most locations. This may vary depending on local laws
- Source: Customer service
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Fairmont Hotels
- Minimum age: 19
- Source: Fairmont Hotels FAQ page.
- Book online
Four Seasons
- Minimum age: Some locations will allow people under 21 to rent a room, setting 18 or 19 as the minimum age requirement. The policy varies by hotel based on the management rules and any applicable laws in the area.
- Source: Customer service
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Hilton Hotels
(Includes Conrad, Curio A Collection, Canopy, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites, Tru, and Waldorf Astoria hotels)
- Minimum age: 18 — however, some hotels may set their own age requirement based on the management rules and any applicable laws in the area.
- Source: Hilton site usage requirements
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Hyatt Hotels
- Minimum age: Usually 21 years old, but some hotels may set a lower minimum age requirement. Contact the specific hotel you plan to visit for their individual requirements.
- Source: Hyatt terms
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Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG)
(Includes Candlewood Suites, Crowne Plaza, Even, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, Hualuxe, InterContinental, Kimpton Hotels and Resorts, and Staybridge Suites hotels)
- Minimum age: Some hotels will allow 18-year-olds to book a room, while others require you to be 21. These policies vary by individual hotel due to local regulations.
- Source: Customer service
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
- Minimum age: While La Quinta doesn’t specifically state age requirements, anyone 18 or older can join its rewards program, which means some of their locations allow 18-year-olds to book a room.
- Source: Joining La Quinta Returns and eligibility information
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Las Vegas Hotels
(Includes Bellagio Hotel and Casino, Best Western McCarran Inn, Carriage House Deluxe Suites, Embassy Suites Convention Center Las Vegas, Hyatt Place Las Vegas, Las Vegas Club Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Marriott Suites, Platinum Hotel and Spa, Plaza Hotel and Casino, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, Residence Inn Las Vegas Hughes Center, Riviera Hotel Casino, RUMOR Las Vegas, Skylofts at MGM Grand, and WestGate Las Vegas hotels)
- Minimum age: 18
- Source: Las Vegas Hotel Reservation Center
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Marriott International
(Includes Autograph Collection, Courtyard, Delta, Edition Hotels, Gaylord Hotels, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Marriott Hotels, Moxy Hotels, Protea Hotels, Residence Inn, Renaissance, Springhill Suites, and The Ritz Carlton hotels)
- Minimum age: There is no standard age requirement to book hotel rooms at Marriott. Some locations will allow people under 21 to rent a room, setting 18 or 19 as the minimum age requirement. Check the individual policy of the specific hotel you plan to visit.
- Source: Marriott FAQ page
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Millennium Hotels & Resorts
- Minimum age: You must be at least 18 years of age to book a room at most Millennium Hotels locations. However, some hotels may set their own age requirement based on the management rules and any applicable laws in the area.
- Source: Millennium site terms of use and customer service
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Motel 6
- Minimum age: 18 at most locations. However, some locations require you to be 19-21.
- Source: Motel 6 reservation policies
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Red Roof Inn
- Minimum age: While Red Roof Inn doesn’t specifically state age requirements, anyone 18 years of age or older can join their rewards program, which means locations allow 18-year-olds to book a room. According to our communications with the company, 18 or 21 years old is the standard at most locations.
- Source: Customer service
- Book online
Wyndham Hotel Group
(Includes Baymont, Days Inn, Dolce, Hawthorn, Howard Johnson, Knights Inn, Microtel, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge, and Wingate hotels)
- Minimum age: Since all Wyndham Hotels are individually owned and run their own check-in policies, the minimum age requirement varies by location. A brief location search in each Wyndham Hotel Group brand revealed various age requirements for booking. While some locations require you to be 21 years of age, others only require you to be 18.
- Source: Customer service
- Book online
In Summary
There are quite a few national and regional hotels that let you check in under 21. However, keep in mind that some hotels have varying age requirements depending on location. Management restrictions and local regulations may result in minimum age differences among locations within the same hotel group/chain. It’s therefore always a good idea to check minimum age requirements before booking your hotel stay.
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