Where to take a much younger SB

[DastardlyDick]

Tricky one, and something like this was on Facebook, and the outcome wasn't nice.   So a father and his 16 yr old daughter, checked into a hotel, and the receptionist, was suspicious of this.

The receptionist, phoned the police, and they arrive, and the door was open, and the father was arrested, seeming on the grounds of grooming this girl.   The father was questioned all night, and his daughter was in tears, and  the police wouldn't believe what the father was saying "This is my daughter"

So if your seeing this person, and taking here somewhere for the night, maybe nest to be cautious

Unless Dad had "form" for similar matters, I doubt it would have got as far as arrest. Police can verify Identities from very basic information - name and date of birth will usually suffice - and since (presumably) both had the same surname it wouldn't have taken long to sort things out. Facebook is, of course, a reputable source.

[charlesx]

I have just spent a few days accompanied by a young lady who was about 40 years younger than me on a trip to the Canary Islands. Nobody gave us a second glance in all of the restaurants we were in, or on the bus tour we did. Really, I don't think this is an issue. It helped that she dressed in clothes that did not draw attention. I had a previous companion in Italy who wore more flamboyant outfits and that did attract some interest.

[bigden40]

Unless Dad had "form" for similar matters, I doubt it would have got as far as arrest. Police can verify Identities from very basic information - name and date of birth will usually suffice - and since (presumably) both had the same surname it wouldn't have taken long to sort things out. Facebook is, of course, a reputable source.

Yeah, reeks of “something that didn’t happen”, unless the guy or circumstances are genuinely suss. 

I can believe that a hotel called the police, but it would have ended after some basic questioning. The idea of a father being questioned all night for checking into a hotel with his daughter is not credible.

[PumpDump]

Unless Dad had "form" for similar matters, I doubt it would have got as far as arrest. Police can verify Identities from very basic information - name and date of birth will usually suffice - and since (presumably) both had the same surname it wouldn't have taken long to sort things out. Facebook is, of course, a reputable source.

I recall reading about this in the news. I felt sorry for the dad, this would be a highly embarrassing situation for him and his daughter, and would without doubt put a dampener on the holiday. The hotel completely over-reacted by calling the police. They could have handled the situation in a much more discrete way. I would be making a formal complaint to the hotel and considering legal action if I were him.

[jimbobted]

I have just spent a few days accompanied by a young lady who was about 40 years younger than me on a trip to the Canary Islands. Nobody gave us a second glance in all of the restaurants we were in, or on the bus tour we did. Really, I don't think this is an issue. It helped that she dressed in clothes that did not draw attention. I had a previous companion in Italy who wore more flamboyant outfits and that did attract some interest.

I guess in my case it didn't help that she didn't really know how to conduct herself with discretion. She was wearing a lovely red stretch dress that only just about covered her arse too.
Still, it was an enjoyable evening and the gold thing about London is I will never see any of the side characters ever again!

[darkdeep]

i think there must be more than just a father and daughter checking into a hotel - was it separate rooms or a double room with just a double bed? was the father rather dominating at reception - perhaps answering for the girl when asked a question? etc

The Receptionist must have had some reason to  be suspicious and the police too. The fact that he was her father doesn't automatically make it "all ok"  - it could be domestic abuse or worse!

There is a lot we don't know!

 I got asked if my 19 year old SB was my daughter by a hotel receptionist in Thailand. I just said "no" although i was thinking " heck you are checking us into a double room with just one double bed". she did of course have a copy of our passports so could check our ages. She then just smiled - still that was Thailand!

Courtyard by Marriot - Oxford.  Took my 26 year Chinese SB there. She looks 18 etc.
Let me check in - but manager came to the room later and wanted to check on her (id/age).
Not impressed by Marriot.
Clearly they've been trained to watch for this.

[scutty brown]

Clearly they've been trained to watch for this.

most big chain hotels have relevant training sessions to aid identification of trafficking

[finn5555]

most big chain hotels have relevant training sessions to aid identification of trafficking

And most turn a blind eye as they don’t want the hassle

[londonhas]

airbnb? just get deliveroo. you can also stock your own drinks.