Age Restrictions on Hotel Check-ins

A couple friends and myself would like to take a trip to Chicago over the weekend. We had everything done short of reserving at The Allerton, but it turns out we have to be 21. Nobody going is 21 yet, does anyone have any good recommendations for hotels in the ~150-200 range where we can actually check in? We%26#39;re looking in the downtown area, so I know of Congress Plaza, and the Ambassador East. Everything else I%26#39;ve found seems far too expensive. Thanks in advance.

Age Restrictions on Hotel Check-ins

I believe the Palmer House may allow 18+, but you%26#39;d absolutely have to check/call first. As you%26#39;ve found, most hotels are 21+

Age Restrictions on Hotel Check-ins

The Ambassador East would be far, far (far, farrrr) more recommended than the Congress.

A tip you might want to consider. I have used priceline many times. Using priceline the room is prepaid before you go. Everytime I have just checked in without showing an ID. I am 30 so it doesn%26#39;t matter to me, just an observation I have made.

You must be 21 to use Priceline. I have been IDed while checking in using Priceline at times and sometimes I%26#39;ve not; I wouldn%26#39;t recommend taking the risk that you will be.

I rarely check into a hotel that doesn%26#39;t ask for my ID...Hilton and Marriot properties seemt o be especially viligent. not so much to confirm you age, but to make sure you%26#39;re not staling someone%26#39;s reservation. It is also advised to have a credit card instead of a debit card, since oftentimes hotels block off a portion of your credit line (or checking account if it%26#39;s a debit card) to ensure you can cover any damage done to the room.

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I%26#39;ll definitely agree on that.

I third that! We ask for an ID at check-in to avoid credit card fraud. It is also very true about the debit card. There is an approval amount taken at check in and is not released for several days after check-out. (it depends on the bank)