Restrict and Monitor Teen Parties in Motels, Hotels, and Apartments

This strategy holds people accountable for knowingly providing an environment where underage drinking is occurring such as on property they own, rent, or lease.  This differs from a Social Host Ordinance as these restrictions are implemented on a more specific and individual level.  This is not a city ordinance; rather, it is the adoption of business policies and practices.

When should I consider implementing this strategy?
  • Youth report drinking on private property such as in motels, hotels, and apartment buildings
How do I implement this strategy?

Key Activities for Implementation:

  • Review current city, county, and business policies - can be a business policy or city/county-wide ordinance
  • Determine where enhancements could be made
  • Work with policy makers and businesses to pass restrictions or controls on youth alcohol consumption

Guidelines for Deterring Underage Drinking: A Guide for Hotels and Motels in the Cities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield

Have others implemented this strategy?

North Dakota Communities:

Holiday Inn Express House Policy and Guidelines

Other Communities:

Texas Hotel and Lodging Association: Law on Renting Rooms to Minors and Underage Guests

Wyndham Garden of Charleston Hotel Policy

“Accepting Minor Guests in Your Hotel; A Checklist for Handling the Challenges of Underage Guests” (Article, Hospitality Net)

“Hotels Stung by Underage Drinking Crackdown” (Article, Washington Post)

“Unsupervised Prom-Night Hotel Parties Very "Risky" for Teens, Scottsdale Police Warn” (Article, Phoenix New Times)

“Police, hotels join forces to deter underage drinking in Waterfront” (Article, Trib Live Pittsburg)