Originally Posted by
gk17
I was checking into a Courtyard last week and something was different. I was told to give them my gift card at checkout, which I usually don't do at this property because they always swipe it at check-in.
I actually prefer to do it this "new" way now (with gift card at checkout instead) since the gift card was used to cover my incidentals (meals) as well. When I use my gift card at check-in they don't cover it and charge it to my CC.
My question is, if I do this from now on and just give them my CC instead at check-in, will they give me problems if I checkout and tell them to charge it to my gift card? Do I have to tell them that I will be paying with a gift card at checkout?
Thanks.
Usually I am asked at check-out if I wish to leave the charges on the CC on file. So it's my guess you will be able to substitute a gift card. You should have been able to do that when giving the GC at check-in, present a GC with sufficient balance to cover the incidentals when checking-out. Some have reported having problems trying to use a GC if they are in a rush to catch a plane, so plan plenty of time.
The CC at check-in allows you to just walk out and not stop at the front desk when it's time to leave. The CC will even remain "on file" if paying by GC so if there are any late charges, they will have a means to process it.