How do I book a hotel for someone underage?|173506

My son is 17 years old. He will be 18 this fall. However, he is interested in visiting New York City with his friends next week. My son has a lot of responsibilty and would like to go to NYC with friends before leaving for college...

Is there anyway for him to stay at a hotel if he is under 18?
If I book the hotel room, but don_t go, will he be able to check in okay?

Possibly. You can call the hotel directly. Tell them that your 17 year old is checking in by himself.

My mother did this for me when I was 15 and went to London, Rome and Salzburg. I had to carry her ID, credit card, and an authorization from my mom.

I don_t know how strict New York hotels are.

If not, there_s always youth hostels.

Sorry, he has to wait until he is 18, insurance problems.