Originally Posted by
bhatnasx
In my experience, most hotels (not just Marriott, but Hilton, IC, and SPG too) don't charge your card until checkout - however, if you attempt to cancel, you'll still be charged either way.
Some hotels charge at time of booking - SPG hotels are usually better about it than other brands, but most don't charge right away.
Agree. I booked IHG F&F rate and waited to see it post but it hasn't months past reservation date.
Doesn't this present some problems for hotels if guest should have their CC stolen or lost and is sent a replacement with a different number? How could they process charges against a cancelled CC?