What Is the Minimum Age to Check Into a Colorado Hotel?

Colorado has no state law specifying a minimum hotel check-in age. Hotels set their own policies. The standard across most Colorado hotels — from Denver's downtown corridor to ski resort towns like Vail, Breckenridge, and Steamboat Springs — is 18 years or older.

Colorado Hotel Age Policies by Chain

ChainMin Age (CO)Notes
Marriott / Courtyard / Fairfield18+Standard across CO; LoDo Denver may differ
Hilton / Hampton Inn18+Consistent statewide
IHG / Holiday Inn Express18+Standard CO policy
Hyatt / Hyatt Place18+Most CO properties
Mountain resort hotels18–21Vail, Aspen properties sometimes 21+
Budget chains18+Wyndham value brands, Choice Hotels — all 18+

Denver Hotel Age Policy

Denver's hotel landscape includes everything from airport-adjacent budget motels to upscale boutique hotels in the LoDo and RiNo neighborhoods. Chain hotels near Denver International Airport and along the I-70 corridor are uniformly 18+. Some boutique properties in LoDo and Cap Hill may prefer 21+ due to the neighborhoods' nightlife focus.

Colorado Ski Town Age Policies

Ski resort towns like Vail, Breckenridge, Aspen, and Telluride have mixed policies:

  • Breckenridge: Chain hotels 18+; ski-in/ski-out lodge condos often 21+
  • Vail: Luxury ski lodges and boutique properties often 21+; chain hotels 18+
  • Aspen: Upscale properties frequently 21+; more budget options are 18+
  • Steamboat Springs: Mostly 18+ across all property types

What to Bring When Checking In at 18 in Colorado

  • Valid government-issued photo ID (Colorado driver's license, passport, or state ID)
  • Credit or debit card (incidentals: $50–$200 depending on location)
  • Booking confirmation in your name