Are you planning a vacation and concerned there may be an issue with your booking? Many hotels and booking sites require you to enter the actual age of any children staying with you, and they may charge a fee according to that age. To ensure the details of your booking are accurate, it is important to double check the details.
When booking a hotel room, you may want to check both the hotel’s website and a booking site such as Expedia, as prices may differ. For example, if you are booking a room for a week for two adults and one 13 year old, Expedia may say “child 0-17 years old” but when you select a child you then have to enter the actual age in the dropdown. The hotel website will also allow you to add a child and select their age from the dropdown. When you compare the prices of the hotel website and Expedia, you may find the total pricing is the same.
If you are unsure whether the child’s age will affect your booking, it is best to be prepared. Print out and bring all the details from Expedia and Expedia alone. If the hotel verifies the age of the child, be prepared to calmly show that the booking states the child is aged 0-17. Don’t be the one to bring up any discrepancies, but be prepared to politely push back if the hotel brings up any issues.