"Allow" is used to give permission. It can be followed by object + infinitive.
- We don't allow smoking in this hotel.
- We don't allow people to smoke in the hotel.
Let
"Let" is also used to give permission, but it is less formal of "allow". In addition, It is followed by an object + infinitive without to; and it cannot be used in the passive form, you use the verb allow.
- Please let me get you a drink.
- He wasn't allowed (not was let) to go out and get a drink.
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