Reservation deposit
Sep 10, 2001 | 11:23 am
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Reservation deposit
I consider myself an experienced frequent flyer, but I'm a total newbie when it comes to hotels and frequent guest programs (I usually scope out hostels, YMCA's and the like), so here goes: I'm planning to stay at a Residence Inn and found a great "Come Out and Play" rate on their website. One of the rate rules says: "Cancellation Policy: 1 NTS RM & TX CXL PENALTY-AS FIRST NIGHT PAYMENT." I suppose this is fairly obvious, but I just want to make sure: does this mean I'll be charged a 1-night deposit when I reserve? or when? or what exactly?
[This message has been edited by skyblue (edited 09-10-2001).]
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Sep 10, 2001 | 12:17 pm
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I don't believe this is a deposit. It means you will be charged for 1 night if you do not show and fail to cancel your reservation before the indicated cancellation time. The cancellation time is typically day of arrival at 6 PM (hotel time), but may differ. Some hotels are 4 PM day of arrival, others 1 day prior to arrival, or perhaps several days before for resorts and other upscale properties. Priceline and other advance purchase rates are usually non-refundable so regardless of when you cancel you are out the money. The reservation confirmation you receive should indicate what the cancellation time is.
Sep 10, 2001 | 4:53 pm
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Thanks MileKing! I just made the reservation, and I'm all set. 
Sep 10, 2001 | 7:41 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by skyblue:
I consider myself an experienced frequent flyer, but I'm a total newbie when it comes to hotels and frequent guest programs (I usually scope out hostels, YMCA's and the like), so here goes: I'm planning to stay at a Residence Inn and found a great "Come Out and Play" rate on their website. One of the rate rules says: "Cancellation Policy: 1 NTS RM & TX CXL PENALTY-AS FIRST NIGHT PAYMENT." I suppose this is fairly obvious, but I just want to make sure: does this mean I'll be charged a 1-night deposit when I reserve? or when? or what exactly?
[This message has been edited by skyblue (edited 09-10-2001).]</font>
I consider myself an experienced frequent flyer, but I'm a total newbie when it comes to hotels and frequent guest programs (I usually scope out hostels, YMCA's and the like), so here goes: I'm planning to stay at a Residence Inn and found a great "Come Out and Play" rate on their website. One of the rate rules says: "Cancellation Policy: 1 NTS RM & TX CXL PENALTY-AS FIRST NIGHT PAYMENT." I suppose this is fairly obvious, but I just want to make sure: does this mean I'll be charged a 1-night deposit when I reserve? or when? or what exactly?
[This message has been edited by skyblue (edited 09-10-2001).]</font>