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Isnt it true most major hotels force you to give them a credit or debit card number even if you want to protect yourself from hacking by paying with cash? You are forced to be at risk of hacking and then they cannot protect your information.
The hotel needs the credit card in case of theft or damage by the guest.
The hotel needs the credit card in case of theft or damage by the guest.
They didn't "need" it 30 years ago or even earlier. They got along just fine without in the 100s of years that hotels have been around, but if they do think they need to force guests to give one against their will and then those same guests then get their identity stolen at that same hotel maybe those people will then "need" to sue the hotel ?
They didn't "need" it 30 years ago or even earlier. They got along just fine without in the 100s of years that hotels have been around, but if they do think they need to force guests to give one against their will and then those same guests then get their identity stolen at that same hotel maybe those people will then "need" to sue the hotel ?
No one is forcing you to do anything against your will. If you don't ever want to use a credit card, then don't use a credit card.
No one is forcing you to do anything against your will. If you don't ever want to use a credit card, then don't use a credit card.
It is not just credit cards. You can't get a room without giving them a credit or debit card period. I just do not see why a person can't pay for a hotel room with cash? For instance if a guest wants to stay for 3 days then they can prepay for the 3 days what is the big deal to the hotel ? And if the hotel feels they still need id they can request some other form of it like a driver's license or passport. I disagree with demanding bank debit card or credit card information if someone wants to pay with cash.
It is not just credit cards. You can't get a room without giving them a credit or debit card period. I just do not see why a person can't pay for a hotel room with cash? For instance if a guest wants to stay for 3 days then they can prepay for the 3 days what is the big deal to the hotel ? And if the hotel feels they still need id they can request some other form of it like a driver's license or passport. I disagree with demanding bank debit card or credit card information if someone wants to pay with cash.
It has already been explained why hotels need a credit card. It has nothing to do with using a CC as ID, as they ask to see your ID along with your CC. But if you want to pay with cash, I'm sure you'll be able to find some roadside motel or campground that will accept your cash.
Most people probably don't trash their hotel room, but the hotel wants to be covered just in case. Although more people probably use the mini bar, order movies, use valet parking, or eat in the restaurant. How would you pre pay for such things? I don't check into a hotel knowing everything I'm going to be doing at the hotel during my stay. So a CC is used basically as a deposit for any incidentals. If you've ever rented, I'm sure you've had to pay a deposit. But because of logistics, hotels use CC as a deposit instead of cash.
It has already been explained why hotels need a credit card. It has nothing to do with using a CC as ID, as they ask to see your ID along with your CC. But if you want to pay with cash, I'm sure you'll be able to find some roadside motel or campground that will accept your cash.
Most people probably don't trash their hotel room, but the hotel wants to be covered just in case. Although more people probably use the mini bar, order movies, use valet parking, or eat in the restaurant. How would you pre pay for such things? I don't check into a hotel knowing everything I'm going to be doing at the hotel during my stay. So a CC is used basically as a deposit for any incidentals. If you've ever rented, I'm sure you've had to pay a deposit. But because of logistics, hotels use CC as a deposit instead of cash.
I guess I just think of a hotel as a place to stay for the night,as for eating and entertainment I go out somewhere else.And I do not use valet parking. Also to save money many people on a trip visit the grocery store and buy their own food. I lived in Orlando and saw tourists doing it all the time.
I guess I just think of a hotel as a place to stay for the night,as for eating and entertainment I go out somewhere else.And I do not use valet parking. Also to save money many people on a trip visit the grocery store and buy their own food. I lived in Orlando and saw tourists doing it all the time.
Yes but even without those things, people still damage hotel rooms. How would a hotel recover those costs if someone paid in cash? Require a cash deposit? Then what, follow the security deposit laws of their state? They can collect up to 2x the amount of the room for a deposit. Any damage above that would have to be settled in court with someone who might not even live in the state, or even the country. So good luck getting money for damages. Any guests who don't cause damage will need their deposit mailed back within 30 days... And what if the person Is traveling for the next few months, how do they get their deposit back? Or if they live in another country?
And not to mention all the cash a hotel would have to have on hand, and their customers would be carrying. Say you stay 7 nights at a hotel that costs $250. That's $1750. They want a deposit equal to 2x your stay, that's $5,250 in cash you would be carrying to check into the hotel. Seems like hotels would end up being a criminal's new favorite place to rob.
Putting a small hold on a credit card is just much simpler.
They didn't "need" it 30 years ago or even earlier. They got along just fine without in the 100s of years that hotels have been around, but if they do think they need to force guests to give one against their will and then those same guests then get their identity stolen at that same hotel maybe those people will then "need" to sue the hotel ?
The majority of hotel guests never have their card charged for damages. However their are those who tare up their rooms or other hotel amenities and should be expected to pay for it.
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and should be expected to pay for it.
