New York Hotel Reservation

Booking a hotel in New York under 21…?
I know reservations must be made when you’re 21 years old, but me and my friend are under that age and are wanting to go to New York for a week to achieve inspiration.
So can someone older than 21 book the hotel beforehand and then you can check in with their permission?
Hotels generally require the credit card the room was reserved with and accompanying ID. So, unless you find some dive place or get your parents to reserve the room for you, you could be out of luck.
