Can a person just16 years old check into the hotel with their parents credit card?

Jane W asked:

My nephew is traveling cross country by car but are only 16 years old. So far they have been camping but would like to check into a hotel, but have little cash left and only their parents credit card.

What if a person 16 years old tried to check into a hotel room?

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4 Responses to 'Can a person just16 years old check into the hotel with their parents credit card?'

Brian B - February 3rd, 2010 at 7:53 am
It depends on the hotel. They may find one to take them, but the major chains probably won’t.
Omar C - February 6th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
im not sure but there is one way to find out …. for them to go the hotel and ask..
morph - February 8th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
he would need to be accompanied by an adult,,, meaning a legal guardian… and depends if the hotels ask for an id , since the credit card is in their parents name they might have a tough time
maxmom56 - February 8th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Most vendors will not allow someone, especially a minor, to use someone else’s credit card without written permission and sometimes not even then. Best advice is to call the hotel and ask how to make the transaction work.