Originally Posted by
cmaxtois
Hello All!
I have a question about hotel deposits when checking in.. I just got a job where I am to be staying in the Westin hotel for a month and a half. The company paid for the room but told me I need to show a credit card upon arrival for incidentals.. sure no problem however I only have a $300 limit on my credit card.. will I be able to check in with no issues or will this be an embarrassing issue before I even start my training for my new job!?
Any advice would be great..
Thanks in advance,
Max
It depends on what the hotel's agreement is with your company.
If the hotel bill is PRE-PAID by your company for just the lodging expenses, then yes, you provide a credit card for anything else that may be charged to the room that the company doesn't cover (meals, phone, internet, etc.).
If the arrangement between your company and the hotel is that they will pay the bill AFTER the stay begins, the hotel theoretically would not need a credit card at all. In this case the entire hotel bill would be paid, and any reimbursement would be an issue between you and your company.
The hotel is more likely to agree to the first scenario because that way they get their money up front.