How old do you have to be to rent a hotel/motel room in Houston?

im trying to get a room for my birthday, but idk how old you have to be to get a room. jw bc i just turned 18, and i thought it was 18 to get a room

You have to be 18.

The major chains want you to be 21. For the Mom-and-Pop places it'll probably be 18.

You'll need a valid credit card with enough credit left on it for a one-night stay PLUS a security deposit. If you're 18 they will definitely do that. Why? Because an 18 year old will want to do one of two things with a hotel room: 1) take his girlfriend there for the night, or 2) throw a party for his friends. Either way the room can get trashed beyond the abilities of one maid.

Note, a hotel CAN refuse the to rent you a room.

Unless I'm mistaken it's 18.

I believe it varies by the rules at the different hotel/motels. Certainly 18 years of age is the minimum age, but some facilities require 21 years of age. A credit/debit card in your name will also be required.