Do I have to be 18 years old to stay in a hotel?

You don't need to be 18 years old to stay in a hotel. Minors can open a house as long as they hold a valid ID card and register truthfully. Hotels must register when they receive passengers. At the time of registration, the passenger's identity documents shall be checked and truthfully registered according to the prescribed items. To receive accommodation from overseas tourists, an accommodation registration form shall also be submitted to the local public security organ within 24 hours. Minors under the age of 16 can buy air tickets and stay in hotels with their student ID card, residence booklet or temporary residence permit. If their files are lost, adults need to go with them. /kloc-Minors over the age of 0/6 can get their ID cards and stay in hotels with them.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Public Security Administration Punishment Law

Article 56

If the hotel staff fails to register the names, types and numbers of identity documents of the guests, or fails to stop them knowing that dangerous goods are brought into the hotel, they shall be fined between 200 yuan and 500 yuan.

Measures for the administration of public security in hotel industry

Article 6

Hotels must register when they receive passengers. At the time of registration, the passenger's identity documents shall be checked and truthfully registered according to the prescribed items.

To receive accommodation from overseas tourists, an accommodation registration form shall also be submitted to the local public security organ within 24 hours.