Making reservations for hotel?

Question

I want to reserve a room for next month in Chicago. I know they will need a credit card number. however i would like to know if they would charge the card before or after we stay there. thanks

Answer 1

Most reservations only require the credit card to "guarantee" the reservation and the hotel won't charge anything on the card until you check out (or stay longer than a week or so).

However, some discount rates require an advance purchase and you have to read the rules & conditions to know exactly what is involved.

Answer 2

Normally they charge you at the end because they like to take on extra charges, like parking, minibar, the p**n movies you will watch, etc.

However, many upscale places will charge you a noshow charge or a night stay if you don't show up without giving them enough notice.

Answer 3

When I reserved a room, they didn't charge the card until after our stay.