There is no official minimum age for booking and checking into a hotel.  Hotels and resorts set their own minimum age requirement to protect their businesses from liability. Most hotels require that you be 21, but that age requirement differs from hotel to hotel within the same brand. Nevertheless, there are a few hotels that tends to be more favorable to 18-year-olds traveling independently such as International Hotel Group (IHG); Drury Hill & Suites; La Quinta; Starwood; Radisson and several Las Vegas hotels. The best recommendation is to call the hotel directly and check before making a booking. hotels and resorts set their own minimum age requirement to protect their businesses from liability. 

Do you have REAL ID?  Beginning May 3, 2023, you will need a state-issued REAL ID compliant license or identification card, opens in a new window, or another acceptable form of ID (such as a passport), to fly within the United States. This applies to all travelers 18 years of age and older.  

REAL ID-compliant cards are marked with a star at the top of the card. If you’re not sure, contact your state driver’s license agency on how to obtain a REAL ID compliant card.