Guest of The Quarter | Erica Williams Economy Hotel Forest Park

In the affordable accommodation business, our guests are everything to us. Their happiness means we're doing our job right at Economy Hotel. This quarter, we're excited to start a new thing: Our Guest of the Quarter. To start us off, we're putting a spotlight on a special guest at our Forest Park location - Erica Williams.

Erica Williams is someone we all know and love at the Economy Hotel Forest Park.

When we asked Erica about her times at Economy Hotel, she talked about how she has had an amazing experience.“Economy Hotel Forest Park has been great to me and my family. Everybody is so nice and respectful. I appreciate Tyshawn for acknowledging me and all of the hard work he put in here as well as Brian coming in and keeping that same goal of making this property great for all of us.”

We always try to make our hotel a place where every guest feels important and comfortable. Hearing that Erica likes what we do encourages us to keep trying to make things even better for our guests.

We want to say a big thank you to Erica for picking Economy Hotel as her favorite place to stay. Her kind words and loyalty to our place are the best compliment. Everyone at Economy Hotel Forest Park is excited to keep making our place a peaceful and friendly spot for Erica and all our guests.

Congratulations, Erica Williams! You're Economy Hotel's Guest of the Quarter, and we're so happy to celebrate this with you. We can't wait to welcome you back soon and keep doing our best to meet your needs. Thank you for being part of our Economy Hotel family!

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How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Hotel Room? Age Rules and Check-In Requirements

By Freddie Hart • November 6, 2026

In the United States, you usually need to be 18 or 21 to check into a hotel room on your own. There is no federal law that sets one minimum age, so each hotel sets its own policy. The rule can even differ between two locations of the same brand. Quick answer Minimum age: Many hotels allow guests who are 18 years old to check in. Also common: Some hotels require guests to be 21 or older, especially in certain resort areas and destinations with nightlife. Under 18: You generally need a parent, legal guardian, or an approved adult to make arrangements with the hotel. Always bring: A valid government-issued photo ID and an accepted payment card. Before you book: Confirm that you meet the hotel's minimum check-in age, ask whether you must present your own photo ID and payment card, and check whether a security deposit or parental consent is required. Below, you'll learn why age rules vary, what you need at check-in, and how to find hotels that allow 18-year-olds. What Is the Minimum Age to Get a Hotel Room in the USA? No federal law sets a universal minimum hotel check-in age. Each property establishes its own rule, subject to state and local laws. If you're wondering, “Do you have to be 21 to get a hotel room?” the answer depends on the hotel's policy. Hotels can set age restrictions because a hotel reservation or long-term stay involves a financial agreement. In many states, minors have limited ability to enter binding contracts, which can make collecting payment or recovering damages more complicated. However, contract laws vary, and this is not the only reason hotel management may set a minimum age.