"I decided to pay cash at the property.
Paid in full at check in, as requested.
They demanded a £100 cash deposit which they would return at check-out, after the room was inspected.
At check out, I produced the receipt they gave me for the deposit, and waited for 15 minutes while they checked the room over.
The deposit was repaid, no problem.
“Room 384? Here’s your £100”
End of story. No “sorry to keep you” or anything like that!
I’m a middle aged bloke! My hotel room wrecking days are a very, very long way behind me!! This made me feel mistrusted!
Why couldn’t they take a credit card security deposit?
Apart from that, the rest of the stay was great and the breakfast was delicious!"