"At check in the receptionist asked me for a 60usd deposit. This seemed rather odd, however I agreed and handed her my Amex. She then said the deposit needed to be in cash. I wasn't traveling with cash, furthermore I presented some options to her as leaving some valuables instead of the cash, and that given the case some damage occurred to the room (she said the deposit was to prevent damages) I could then pay those with my credit card at check out (for payments at check out they did accept...