Quality Inn Minimum Age: 18 at Most Locations

Quality Inn by Choice Hotels typically allows guests who are 18 years or older to check in at US properties. As a budget-friendly hotel brand, Quality Inn serves a broad range of travelers, including younger guests on road trips, college students, and first-time solo travelers.

Choice Hotels International, Quality Inn's parent company, sets the brand's baseline age policy at 18 years. However, since many Quality Inn properties operate as franchises, individual owners can set a higher minimum — most commonly 21+.

When Quality Inn Requires Guests to Be 21+

  • Franchise-owned properties with custom age rules
  • Locations in casino-heavy states (Nevada, New Jersey)
  • Urban properties in cities with high incidental damage risk
  • Properties that have experienced issues with underage guests

What to Bring When Checking In at 18

ItemDetails
Government-issued photo IDDriver's license, passport, or state ID showing DOB
Payment methodCredit or debit card for incidentals ($50–$100 hold)
Booking confirmationReservation in your name

Quality Inn vs. Other Choice Hotels Brands

Choice Hotels operates several brands with similar age policies:

  • Quality Inn: 18+ (most locations)
  • Comfort Inn: 18+ (most locations)
  • Sleep Inn: 18+ (most locations)
  • Cambria Hotels: 21+ at some locations
  • Econo Lodge: 18+ (most locations)

Pro Tips for Young Travelers Booking Quality Inn

  1. Call the specific property to confirm their age policy before booking non-refundable rates.
  2. Have a valid photo ID — school IDs are not accepted.
  3. Expect an incidental hold of $50–$100 on your card at check-in.
  4. Booking on Quality Inn's official website gives you direct contact info to call ahead.