Issue 24 · Spring
Hotels in Bloomington, MN that allow 18-year-olds to check in
Bloomington, unguarded.
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The pitch
Bloomington is a city that rewards travelers who show up curious. For the eighteen-to-twenty-year-old who wants to book a room, sleep, and see Minnesota on their own terms, Bloomington has quietly, stubbornly said yes — long before the rest of the country caught up.
— HotelsAllow editors
Editors' picks
Four hotels we'd send our friends to.
See all 5 →- 01Pick of the week
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
2221 Killebrew Drive 4.2 (1,023)An 18+ friendly hotel that welcomes young guests. Located across the street from Minnesota's world-famous Mall of America, the hotel provides free Wi-Fi, free parking, and warm touches for leisure and business travelers alike. Free breakfast is served daily. Friendly service and…
18+ check-inOnline bookingCentral locationfrom$-1per nightView dates - 02
Editors' choiceAmericInn by Wyndham Chanhassen
570 Pond Promenade 3.8 (317)Perfect for young adult travelers! Located off Highway 212, this Chanhassen, Minnesota hotel offers a daily hot breakfast and rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. The famous Mall of America is 15.2 miles away.
18+ check-inOnline bookingCentral locationfrom$142per nightView dates - 03
Best valueMotel 6-Saint Paul, MN - I-94
1739 Old Hudson Road 2.5 (1,234)Perfect for young adult travelers! The Motel 6 St Paul I-94 is 3.7 mi from downtown Saint Paul and 20 minutes' drive from the Mall of America. The motel offers free WiFi access throughout the property and in each guest room.
18+ check-inOnline bookingCentral locationfrom$49per nightView dates - 04
Traveler pickDrury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
175 10th Street East 4.6 (711)Youth-friendly accommodation with verified 18+ check-in. Located 7.5 miles from TCF Bank Stadium, Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown offers 3-star accommodations in Saint Paul and features a bar.
18+ check-inOnline bookingCentral locationfrom$189per nightView dates
The first time I checked in without a parent's name on the reservation, I cried a little in the elevator. Good cry.
— Priya K., 19 · South Beach, March 2024
Where to stay
Three neighborhoods, three moods.
01Downtown
The walkable center of the city. Restaurants, transit, and a dense concentration of 18+ hotels.
2 hotelsfrom $49Central
02Near campus
If you're visiting for college, stay close. Quieter, cheaper, and the age policies run younger.
1 hotelsfrom $69Student
03Waterfront
The view side of town. Slightly pricier, but worth it on the right trip.
2 hotelsfrom $89Scenic
College Student Hotels
Perfect for campus visits, college tours, and staying near universities. Ideal for college students
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Bloomington FAQ
Booking 18+ in Bloomington — what people ask.
What's the youngest check-in age at hotels in Bloomington, MN?
Every property listed for Bloomington on HotelsAllow has a verified minimum check-in age of 18. That means an 18-year-old can book and check in without being turned away at the front desk — no calling ahead, no parental waiver. There are also 21+ hotels in Bloomington (most major chain locations default to 21+), but those don't appear in this directory.
Which hotel chains accept 18-year-olds in Bloomington?
Motel properties show up most frequently in Bloomington, MN's 18+ inventory, alongside independent boutique hotels and budget operators. Chain policy is set per property, not per brand — even within Motel, some Bloomington locations require 21+ while others accept 18+. Every property here has been age-verified, so you don't have to call to confirm.
Are 18+ hotels in Bloomington safe?
Yes. The 18+ properties in Bloomington are the same hotels listed on the major travel sites and the chains' own sites — they just happen to have a minimum check-in age of 18 instead of 21. Read the recent review counts and ratings on each listing for the property's actual track record. Treat the front-desk experience as you would any other hotel: bring photo ID and a card in your name for the deposit hold.
Do Bloomington hotels require a credit card from 18-year-olds at check-in?
Yes — every hotel in Bloomington, MN (and most of the country) requires a credit or debit card in the guest's own name at check-in for the incidentals deposit. Plan on a hold of $50–$200 per night on top of the room rate. A card in a parent's name will not work; the name on the card, the photo ID, and the reservation must all match.
What's the typical price for an 18+ hotel in Bloomington?
Across the verified 18+ properties currently listed in Bloomington, MN, the lowest nightly rate starts around $49 and the average sits near $124. Prices fluctuate with season, day-of-week, and demand events; use the date picker on this page to see live rates rather than relying on the headline number.
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