If you’re 55 years or older, it’s likely that you don’t have to pay full price for accommodation when travelling to another city. Many hotels, motels, and resorts offer discounts for senior citizens.
Below, we’ve listed hotels in the state of California that have discounts for seniors and AARP members, for each of the biggest cities in the state.
1. Los Angeles
- The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
- Courtyard Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
- Kimpton Everly Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express & SuitesLos Angeles Downtown West
- Baymont by Wyndham Monterey Park
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in Los Angeles.
2. San Diego
- Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
- Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
- InterContinental San Diego
- Holiday Inn San Diego – Bayside
- Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in San Diego.
3. San Jose
- AC Hotel San Jose Downtown
- Residence Inn San Jose Airport
- Holiday Inn San Jose – Silicon Valley
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose – Silicon Valley
- Wyndham Garden San Jose Airport
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in San Jose.
4. San Francisco
- The St. Regis San Francisco
- The Clancy, Autograph Collection
- InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco
- Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway
- Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Bay
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in San Francisco.
5. Fresno
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- TownePlace Suites Fresno Clovis
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fresno (River Park) Hwy 41
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fresno South
- Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in Fresno.
6. Sacramento
- Residence Inn Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park
- Courtyard Sacramento Airport Natomas
- Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
- Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena
- Super 8 by Wyndham Sacramento/Florin Rd
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in Sacramento.
7. Long Beach
- Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
- Residence Inn Long Beach
- Staybridge Suites Long Beach Airport
- Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport
- Travelodge by Wyndham Long Beach Convention Center
Read our complete guide to hotels with senior discounts in Long Beach.
FAQs
Which hotel chains offer discounts for seniors and AARP members in California?
Many different hotel brands offer discounts for seniors and AARP members, including Marriott, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Extended Stay America, Best Western, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Hotels, and all Choice Hotel brands.
How old do I have to be to get a discount?
Depending on the hotel, you can normally get a discount if you're at least 60 years old, but with some hotel chains you have to be at least 62 years old.
With hotels that offer discounts for AARP members, you only need to be 50 years old - this is the minimum age at which you can get a full AARP membership.
How much of a discount can I get?
As a senior citizen or AARP member, you can typically get a discount of 5-15% off the nightly rate of your hotel room, and sometimes even up to 30% off. The exact discount you'll get depends on the hotel you stay at.
How do I access the discount I'm entitled to?
When browsing a hotel's website, there should be a dropdown menu that will display the special senior citizen or AARP member rate for that hotel.
To access the lower room price you're entitled to, simply book your room as normal, then mention the discount at check-in. You'll need to provide your ID or AARP membership card to prove your eligibility.
To get the discount, you need to ensure you book on the hotel's website, such as on marriott.com or ihg.com. You can't use another booking website, like booking.com, or you won't receive the senior citizen discount.