One of the most popular questions among minor travelers concerns the age at which they can independently check into a hotel. After all, teenagers aged 14-17 do not always travel around the country with their parents, so the question of how old you can be to rent a room in an accommodation facility is really relevant. For example, a child may arrive at the complex as part of a tourist group or a sports team or dance group.
According to the law, renting a hotel room is possible from the age of 18, with supporting documents. This age allows you to freely use all the services provided by the hotel. If a person is a minor, difficulties may arise, but they can all be solved. Let's consider all possible options and figure out how things really are.
A minor traveling alone or in the company of friends
In this case, there are more difficulties, so the question of whether it is possible to rent a hotel and, if so, at what age, is asked by most teenagers and their parents. In this case, it is important to have with you: a) identification documents and b) written permission from parents (legal representatives, including guardians) to carry out these actions. From the age of 14, a child is already included in the legal life of the state, he receives his first passport and the range of his responsibilities and rights expands. By law, he has the right to enter into transactions and sign contracts if his parents do not interfere with this. Renting a hotel room is just an example of making a deal.
It is better to provide permission from both parents and be sure to have it certified by a notary. Hotels often play it safe when accepting minor guests, so for overall peace of mind, they need a guarantee of liability that parents would provide even in their absence. In other words, the hotel administrator must be sure that in the event of a controversial or conflict situation, the guest or his representative will be held responsible.
Period from 14 to 16 years
Upon reaching the age of 14, every citizen of the country receives an appropriate citizen’s passport document. According to the law, a child of 14 years old already has the right to act in the legal system of society and has the right to conclude certain types of transactions. Thus, the child can decide for himself what to do with his income, scholarship and make transactions with the consent of his parents. In order to rent a hotel room, you must have a passport and written consent of your parents or persons replacing them.
Some hotels also allow you to rent a room without written confirmation from your parents; all you need is a call from your parents and their consent to conclude this kind of transaction. In turn, there should be no problems if the child, accompanied by adults, has already rented a hotel room, and he is familiar with the staff.
Upon reaching the age of 16, a child, with the consent of the parents, is considered fully capable. He manages his own financial income and concludes transactions himself, while also being responsible for them independently.
Where can I indicate that I am traveling with a child and indicate his age?
On Ostrovok you can enter this data directly on the search form. Along with the number of adult guests, you note how many children there will be and what age they are.
It is important to indicate your child at the hotel search stage, as you will avoid two problems:
It is also necessary to indicate the age of the little guest, as this affects the options for available rooms and their cost.
Here is a case from my practice. A married couple booked a hotel through o strovok.ru and went on vacation with an infant, without specifying him when booking. Upon arrival at the hotel, it turned out that this room category was not suitable for families with children, and there were simply no other rooms available. The clients did not immediately contact the support service, and by the time I took up this issue, they had already been arguing with the hotel administrator for an hour.
I found a new hotel for the guests and ordered a taxi. When my colleague made a “check-in call” to find out if everything was okay, clients admitted that they had not experienced such stress in a long time. Fortunately, we quickly resolved the problem, and the first hotel agreed to refund the money, which smoothed out the unpleasant experience.
Can I check into a room if I am under 18 years old?
Hello. I have a question that interests me. I want to check into a hotel with a friend, but we are under eighteen years old. So, with this in mind, can we still be settled in or not?
Why did they introduce the concept of being a minor? This means that at your age you do not have full legal capacity, that is, limited rights. And the hotel is not a fact that it will want to return the money to your parents if they declare that the money will be returned to them, since such a transaction was not approved. If you have notarized permission from your parents, you can be accommodated. if you are over 16 years old.
Article 26 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Legal capacity of minors aged from
1. Minors aged fourteen to eighteen years make transactions, with the exception of those mentioned in paragraph 2 of this article, with the written consent of their legal representatives - parents, adoptive parents or guardian.
A transaction made by such a minor is also valid with its subsequent written approval by his parents, adoptive parents or guardian.
2. Minors aged fourteen to eighteen years have the right, independently, without the consent of parents, adoptive parents and guardians:
1) manage your earnings, scholarships and other income;
2) exercise the rights of the author of a work of science, literature or art, invention or other result of his intellectual activity protected by law;
3) in accordance with the law, make deposits in credit organizations and manage them;
4) make small household transactions and other transactions provided for in paragraph 2 of Article 28 of this Code.
There are no grounds for the hotel to refuse such services; if they refuse, it will be their initiative and a violation of the Rules; they can write a complaint to Rospotrebnadzor. Since the question was asked on behalf of a girl, a large percentage of such settlements write that the law has been violated. If you are two friends, then there should be no problems.
GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
DECISION of October 9, 2015 N 1085
ON APPROVAL OF THE RULES FOR THE PROVISION OF HOTEL SERVICES IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Good day!
According to the provisions of clause 19 of the Government of the Russian Federation of October 9, 2015 N 1085 “On approval of the Rules for the provision of hotel services in the Russian Federation,” the Agreement is concluded upon presentation by the consumer of an identification document drawn up in the prescribed manner. According to Part 2 of Article 26 “The legal capacity of minors aged fourteen to eighteen years”, it determines that minors aged fourteen to eighteen years have the right to independently, without the consent of parents, adoptive parents and guardians: dispose of their earnings, scholarships and other income. Thus, you have the right to be settled, but whether you will be given this right or not is unknown. But, if you can refer to these regulations. If anything remains unclear or you need additional help, please contact me, I will be happy to help. Good luck and success to you.
What accommodation facilities are classified as hotels?
According to the Regulations on the classification of hotels (approved by Post. Regulation No. 158 of 02/16/2019), this type of accommodation facilities includes many institutions, varied in name and form of accommodation. The list includes
hotels and hotels, aparthotels classified according to the “star” system of the corresponding category;
sanatoriums, boarding houses, holiday homes in resort and tourist areas;
camp sites, tourist villages that provide sports and entertainment services along with accommodation;
motels (roadside hotels with parking lots), aquatels (accommodation facilities on floating objects);
hostels are places of temporary residence with a limited range of other services;
guest (farm) houses, hunting and fishing lodges, bungalows, mountain shelters.
Buildings of organizations whose main activity is recreation and health improvement for children, medical and sports institutions, as well as dormitories are not considered hotels.
Considering that the new Rules come into force in January 2021, parents need to take care of obtaining notarial consents for children for whom they plan to organize a trip.
In our notary office you can draw up and certify a document for a minor child to check into a hotel at any time. We are located in the center of Moscow (Strostnoy Boulevard, 7), our work schedule is daily - including weekends and holidays.
How can I find out about the conditions of accommodation with children in a particular hotel?
On Ostrovok, the accommodation conditions are specified in the “Important Information” block: some hotels accommodate children at no additional cost, but with the condition that the child sleeps in the same bed with the parents. Other hotels offer to pay extra for a child, but provide free breakfast.
Children under one year old stay free at this hotel, but children aged four years and older are paid the same as adults.
If such information is not available, contact support. A staff member will ask the hotel for all the necessary information and help you choose the best option.
Under what conditions can I rent a room when traveling in a group?
If children under the age of majority travel in a team, be it a dance group, a sports group, a club, there should be no problems when checking into a hotel. Since the group as a whole is led by an adult or team, they are fully responsible for the children. To rent a room for children, adults must have a passport and a notarized power of attorney.
It does not matter at all what year of birth the children will be accommodated in the hotel, because the deal is concluded by a responsible adult, and therefore all conflict situations must be resolved for the group by a person who has reached the age of majority, who must resolve everything according to legal requirements.
Other check-in options are decided only at the discretion of the parents and the administration of the PLETTNEVSKIY INN hotel. However, if controversial and conflict situations arise, it will be less possible to resolve the issue at the state-legal level.
How to open a mini hotel or hostel? 20 answers to popular questions!
1. Buy an operating hotel or open your own hotel?
It is more efficient and cost-effective to open a hotel from scratch. In terms of project implementation time, this is longer, but in terms of operation it is more reliable! Your project, your materials, your concept - your economy!
2. What is the minimum number of rooms or beds in a hostel?
The hotel economy will be interesting from 12 to 14 rooms. But there is no perfect template for a hotel. It is important to consider the location of the room and area. To the extent that the structure of the room allows for proper zoning. The presence of windows, the size of the corridor, and the entrance group are important.
3. What services in a hotel should be free, and what should you charge for?
Guests are accustomed to the fact that a minimum set of additional services such as the Internet, tea and coffee are free. It’s not worth breaking the existing stereotype because of low costs. Guests may be sensitive to your hotel if you ask for payment for the usual services. Another question is if your drinking water is bottled and you brew your coffee in a coffee machine. This is already worth the extra charge.
4. How many employees will be required for a mini hotel with 12-15 rooms?
City mini hotel with an area of 250-300 sq. m - will require a staffing table of 5-6 people (administrators, maids, manager). Other services are outsourced (linen, engineer, carpenter, handyman). It is also important to understand how your meals will be organized.
5. Do we buy premises for a hotel or rent them?
In a low market, if investments allow, you should buy. Renting means a faster turnover of money, but less protection from an unscrupulous owner of the premises. Unfortunately, a long lease agreement does not fully protect your rights and can be challenged for one reason or another.
6. Which legal form to choose: LLC or individual entrepreneur?
For more flexibility, if you want to have business partners, an LLC is suitable. Assignment of shares, sale of a ready-made hotel business. If a hotel is your only project, then you can choose an individual entrepreneur.
7. Which tax system should I choose - 15% or 6%?
For the first year for MSR, choose the simplified tax system of 15%. In the second year 6%.
8. For what period should the lease agreement be concluded?
To the maximum. With the possibility of priority renewal upon its expiration. 10 years should be interesting for you. You need to both return your investment and make a profit. You won't be able to do it in a couple of years.
9. What needs to be agreed upon in order to open a mini hotel or hostel?
You must undergo classification and receive a document confirming the assignment of a star rating to your hotel. Submit a notification to Rospotrebnadzor about the start of commercial activity.
10. Employ employees?
Employment with a mandatory 3-month probationary period. Short contracts can be used.
11. What should be the rental rate for the premises?
Rent should not exceed 35% of the hotel's revenue. Otherwise, any situation that affects or reduces revenue will affect the lease liability. The development of a financial and economic model of the project will give an answer to what level of rent the project can withstand as much as possible. Count wisely.
12. Is design important for mini hotels and hostels?
If you have an understanding of the guest segment and the concept of the hotel, then you can, with the help of designers, translate everything into the interior. Work for the selected target audience, reflect in the design what the guest wants and expects (and not you, as the owner). Design is the emotion through which you speak to your guests. Give them this emotion!
13. Which location should I choose for the hotel?
Center. Proximity of historical and cultural monuments. Transport interchanges and metro. Possibility of round-the-clock access. Safety. Availability of nightlife. Area of parks and squares. Sports and walking routes.
14. Which IT solution should I choose for hotel management and guest accounting?
The market offers up to 10 companies and their solutions for small accommodation facilities. When choosing Channel Manager and PMC systems, pay attention to how many workstations they have and what kind of reporting they give you. For example, in a competitive location you may need more statistics to work with. Bnovo, Trevelline are proven solution providers with fairly good technical support.
15. Is a cash register necessary?
Yes, definitely online!
16. Should you wash your clothes yourself or take them to a laundress?
Just outsource! You don’t need this hassle and you don’t have any extra space to organize it.
17. How long will it take for the hostel to become self-sufficient?
In the third month you should break even, after seven months you should break even, and in 2-2.5 years you can break even. But this is not a template for every hotel; success will depend on a set of factors. But success is always nearby.
18. There is a basement, can I open a mini hotel or hostel there?
Let's remember! The ground floor, attic, basements are NOT SUITABLE for living or organizing accommodation!
19. How many stars to classify. The bigger, the better?
Start with something simple - a hotel without stars. You can always upgrade your category or provide higher quality service.
20. Do foreign citizens need to register?
Yes, it is necessary. You can carry out this procedure online. Avoid unnecessary fines, they affect your income!
The million dollar question. How much investment is needed to open a mini hotel?
Develop the concept of a mini hotel - from 150,000 rubles. Costs per room - from 390,000 rubles. Payroll for staff during the launch of the hotel - from 300,000 rubles. We add a start-up kit, purchase of fixed assets, renovation of premises and public areas. As a result, a hotel with 12-15 rooms will require an investment of 6,500,000 rubles (rent not included)
What difficulties might innovation bring?
- Additional costs for parents for a notary.
- You will have to spend time visiting a notary’s office, especially now when many people work remotely and live outside the city.
- There are very likely snags during the trip if someone from the school group forgets the power of attorney or loses it, and this turns out to be in a foreign city.
— There are special regulations for transmitting information to parents about the conditions of the child’s trip and about accompanying persons with their contacts. Parents also leave their contact information to the tour organizers. From many years of practice in organizing trips with children, we know that only a parent should make decisions related to the life and health of their child,” says Olga Sanaeva, vice-president of the Russian Union of Travel Industry, .
Basic rights and responsibilities of a guest
The hotel client must comply with a number of responsibilities:
- It is prohibited to transfer the room key to third parties;
- Do not leave strangers in the hotel room;
- Observe fire safety measures;
- Follow the charter and temporary regulations of the hotel;
- Carefully operate hotel equipment, furniture, plumbing fixtures;
- Make timely payments for services provided;
- In case of damage to hotel property, compensate for the losses caused.
- International classification of hotels by stars
Currently, the most common classification system in the world is the French National System.
It establishes six categories for tourist hotels, among which five are assigned a certain number of stars (1*, 2*, 3*, 4*L, 5*). Minimum requirements for assignment to one of the categories:
- number of rooms;
- common areas;
- hotel equipment;
- comfort of housing;
- service;
- accessibility for disabled people and people with limited mobility.
Free - first aid kit, alarm clock and boiling water
The new rules for checking into a hotel in 2021 list a minimum list of free services that absolutely all hotels are required to provide guests with. Namely:
- calling an ambulance;
- using a first aid kit;
- delivery of correspondence addressed to the guest to the room;
- wake-up at a certain time;
- provision of boiling water.
Previously, this list also included threads with needles and one set of dishes and cutlery.
Age restrictions
There are no age restrictions for children moving in with their parents. As a rule, in many hotels, children up to 3 years old inclusive can provide a cradle or crib for free; there is also no additional payment for children’s accommodation. Children under 6 years old can also stay free with their parents, provided they do not need an extra bed. If such a need exists, then another bed can be delivered to the room for an additional fee.
