Checking Hotels for Missing Person
Aug 30, 2004 | 1:45 pm
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while I empathize w/ the OP this is not the right forum
as it has to do w/ HILTON points.
Based on the topic (canvassing hotels for a missing person) I am going to move it to TravelBuzz where many more posters will see it and savvy travelers may know more about general hotel info on the topic.
Thanks for your cooperation and good luck.
Squeakr
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Based on the topic (canvassing hotels for a missing person) I am going to move it to TravelBuzz where many more posters will see it and savvy travelers may know more about general hotel info on the topic.
Thanks for your cooperation and good luck.
Squeakr
MOD Hilton
Aug 30, 2004 | 11:55 pm
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Originally Posted by flyinbob
One question though... these days is it possible to check into ANY hotel (except a flophouse) without a credit card? I thought most now require a credit card even if paying with cash.
Aug 31, 2004 | 1:06 am
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I suspect this is in the U.S., but on the chance it's not and he's in a country that requires a passport at check-in to register with the police, he can be found that way.
And yes, it's quite possible to check into hotels without credit cards. In addition to taking a cash deposit up front, they can turn off the phones and not allow any room charge (room service, etc.) to that room.
Good luck.
And yes, it's quite possible to check into hotels without credit cards. In addition to taking a cash deposit up front, they can turn off the phones and not allow any room charge (room service, etc.) to that room.
Good luck.
Sep 1, 2004 | 12:52 am
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Originally Posted by TheDude
.... is there a more efficient way to check whether a person has checked in to a hotel in a city other than calling each one individually?
I would also email as many hotels as possible with an attached photo of the missing person. Can do a group email.
Sep 1, 2004 | 3:08 am
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Call your child's closest known friend(s). They often enough have a better idea than parents about where their buddy may have discussed going to.
Sep 7, 2004 | 5:43 pm
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Not only can you check in with cash only, you can do it at any age. Our local Marriott Suites allowed a friend's 15 year old daughter who had run away to check in cash only. Police said there was nothing they could do to stop the hotel from accepting underage clients. I was flabbergasted.
