Booking a hotel

[Robbybobby15]

Hi guys need some advice, I need to book a hotel for an incall ( I'm disabled and can't get in her place) can you pay cash ? I was thinking of going into the hotel a few days before to book but will they still ask for card details and my address ?

[yorkshire123]

I believe Campanile hotel chain accept cash + a deposit if there is one near you?
I've used them before for punting, cheap & cheerful

If you wish to pay in cash, the hotel requires full payment on check-in, plus a GBP 50 cash deposit, or pre-authorisation of a debit/credit card.

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[jackthelad]

Hi guys need some advice, I need to book a hotel for an incall ( I'm disabled and can't get in her place) can you pay cash ? I was thinking of going into the hotel a few days before to book but will they still ask for card details and my address ?

I've always used booking.com. I can opt to pay cash and most hotels have allowed me to pay my deposit in cash. Best thing is to call and ask.

[Robbybobby15]

To be honest I don't really mind paying by card my partner never looks at my account more worried about the address ?

[jackthelad]

To be honest I don't really mind paying by card my partner never looks at my account more worried about the address ?

I've never had anything from hotels in the mail. If they ask you to fill in your address just make one up or use your work address.

[AnthG]

I've never had anything from hotels in the mail.

Neither have I. I have however had an email from each one afterwards asking me to fill out a survey of how I felt my stay was but nothing in the physical post from any.

I have used Premier Inn, twice - (two different ones), Travelodge, Three times, (two different ones), and Whites Hotel. So you can be safe booking with any of them.

If you are worried about using a card. You can get a pay as you go credit card to pay for it.

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[jackthelad]

Neither have I. I have however had an email from each one afterwards asking me to fill out a survey of how I felt my stay was but nothing in the physical post from any.

I have used Premier Inn, twice - (two different ones), Travelodge, Three times, (two different ones), and Whites Hotel. So you can be safe booking with any of them.

If you are worried about using a card. You can get a pay as you go credit card to pay for it.

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Agreed. Email yes but nothing from the postie.

Good advice. Never had the need to use it myself. All my statements are electronic now.

[Robbybobby15]

It will prob be an ib!s anyone used them ?

[latecomer]

It will prob be an ib!s anyone used them ?

Ibis are OK but basic.  I prefer Premier Inn and they're about the same price bracket, but that's personal preference.

I would strongly advise you to take a form of ID with you as I know hotels have refused to accept cash-paying guests without ID.  Yes this means you can't hide your true identity but I think it's the law to do with money laundering.

[Robbybobby15]

I'll just pay by card will !bis send anything in post ?

[stevedave]

I've booked various budget hotels in the past (not for punting purposes) and never been sent anything in the post...everything is done online nowadays. If you have a punting email address, make sure you use that.