Checking into a comped room no CC
Apr 25, 2011 | 1:16 pm
#1
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Checking into a comped room no CC
I am thinking of taking my first comped trip to Vegas sometime soon (RFL), probably at an MGM property.
I am however hesitant to leave my credit card details with reception - is it possible to pay in cash ? Or will they insist, at all costs, on my leaving a credit card with them ?
Thanks
D.
I am however hesitant to leave my credit card details with reception - is it possible to pay in cash ? Or will they insist, at all costs, on my leaving a credit card with them ?
Thanks
D.
Apr 25, 2011 | 6:07 pm
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I don't take creditcards to Vegas (too tempting 
) -and debit cards take forever to release the funds back so I have alwayspaid cash deposit checking in at various hotels in Vegas without issue. I'd call MGM tho and checkexactly how much per night it'll be (probably between $100-$200 per night.
) -and debit cards take forever to release the funds back so I have alwayspaid cash deposit checking in at various hotels in Vegas without issue. I'd call MGM tho and checkexactly how much per night it'll be (probably between $100-$200 per night.
Apr 26, 2011 | 8:06 am
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Hotels are the riskiest (non-online) industry re identity theft and credit card misuse. If possible, I'd rather not give them my credit card.
As the room (and meals) will be comped, I am wondering if I can avoid the need for a credit card.
d.
As the room (and meals) will be comped, I am wondering if I can avoid the need for a credit card.
d.
Apr 26, 2011 | 12:28 pm
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I would think RFL will require a credit card as the "L" stands for limited and they want to be sure anything charged to the room that is not covered will be paid. We go several times a year and are RFB and always must supply a credit card at MGM Grand. Only amounts on it at end of trip are the tips. We've never had any issues with our CC.
Apr 26, 2011 | 5:39 pm
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Big downside to the 'cash-deposit' is that you tend to have to wait in a line (often a long line) to retrieve your 'cash' and 'settle' your folio. In 'modern times' (and when using a credit card) you can instead just review your folio (easiest on the TV) and either just leave and/or advise the front desk via phone (or checkout on the TV) to just mail (email) a copy of the (settled) folio. Saving you you the hassle of physically checking out.
Apr 27, 2011 | 3:55 pm
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Do you NOT travel much?
Big downside to the 'cash-deposit' is that you tend to have to wait in a line (often a long line) to retrieve your 'cash' and 'settle' your folio. In 'modern times' (and when using a credit card) you can instead just review your folio (easiest on the TV) and either just leave and/or advise the front desk via phone (or checkout on the TV) to just mail (email) a copy of the (settled) folio. Saving you you the hassle of physically checking out.
Big downside to the 'cash-deposit' is that you tend to have to wait in a line (often a long line) to retrieve your 'cash' and 'settle' your folio. In 'modern times' (and when using a credit card) you can instead just review your folio (easiest on the TV) and either just leave and/or advise the front desk via phone (or checkout on the TV) to just mail (email) a copy of the (settled) folio. Saving you you the hassle of physically checking out.
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Apr 27, 2011 | 4:13 pm
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I would think RFL will require a credit card as the "L" stands for limited and they want to be sure anything charged to the room that is not covered will be paid. We go several times a year and are RFB and always must supply a credit card at MGM Grand. Only amounts on it at end of trip are the tips. We've never had any issues with our CC.