If I am a minor, can I stay in a hotel?

According to the national regulations, passengers can check in as long as they show their valid identity documents and are over 16 years old (including 16 years old). If children under 16 are admitted, they can stay with adults, but adults must show their valid identity documents to register, and children under 16 cannot register. If children above 16 have no documents, they can also show their household registration books for registration, with the same effect.

The steps to apply for an ID card are as follows:

1. The applicant brings the household registration book to the local police station to apply for the second-generation resident ID card;

2. Carry out portrait collection and fingerprint collection;

3. Pay the fee, sign the registration form for issuing resident identity cards and leave a contact number;

4. Within the specified time for obtaining the certificate, the applicant will go to the police station with the certificate to receive the second-generation resident ID card.

The functions of the resident ID card are as follows:

1, citizenship certificate;

2. Protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens;

3. Facilitate citizens' social activities;

4. Maintain social order.

To sum up, there are no laws and regulations in China that prohibit minors under the age of 18 from staying in hotels. As long as you show your ID card and other valid documents when you check into the hotel, you can do it without violating other regulations of the hotel industry.

Legal basis:

Article 56 of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Public Security Administration Punishment Law

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.

Hotel workers who know that the overnight guest is a criminal suspect or wanted by the public security organ and fail to report to the public security organ shall be fined between 200 yuan and 500 yuan; If the circumstances are serious, he shall be detained for not more than five days and may be fined not more than 500 yuan.