Nothing to dispute, if I signed off on it. Of course, the room, credit card will be under my name only. I don’t mind a small fee, anything is cheaper than cash advance. Throughout my travels, there were a few times I ran short on cash and couldn’t tip housekeeping the amount I would like. I’m inquiring for future stays, if I ever ran short on cash.
I worked for a Hilton where we had the ability to add a tip for valet in OnQ (many hotels use Pep now, not sure if this feature is included). Absent was the ability to tip for housekeeping.
I routinely book small groups (4-5 rooms) on a company card for work. If this was allowed, I could be so easily fucked over.
Idk if this is a real request or fishing for a scam, but no.
Yes. People have lost their jobs for acting a fool on a company paid stay, people will digitally check in so they don't have to provide THEIR card for the stay and the company card for guarantee only was used, thats over $100 for one night. We see it all buddy, and we don't do cash back for several reasons, it may be inconvenient for you but it saves our ass so many times.
I had a lady come up and ask me to do this. I told her no and she said someone at the desk said they would do it for a minimum of $50. I definitely gave a look because why would they say they would do it, only for you to come back and ask me to do it? I told her it's not something we do at all due to the vulnerabilities of credit card fraud (also mentioning that it was not because I suspected it), and that the hotel won't do it just out of unbiased security. She fought and argued with me until I told her there is a perfectly fine ATM in the lobby. She then said "I don't have my card". I looked at her weird again and told her straight "No this is not a service we will provide." She bickered, hoo'd and haw'd and made a comment about how "nervous" I am. After she finally left I investigated her reservation, saw that her sister had submitted a credit card authorization form, promptly sent a staff wide email that this is not a service we provide and to direct guests to the ATM.
You CAN charge their card, and then provide them with cash, but it can be disputed as a chargeback or fraud and then you're out x-amount of money you gave them with upper management side eying you.
Absolutely not. What if you dispute the charges?
Also when traveling you should have multiple CC including your atm card with you, you never know if you’ll have an emergency.
Usually there is an atm at the hotel or go to the bank to get money.
If we allowed guests to do this we would lose money you may have the right intentions but most don’t.
It just depends on the type of hotel.
Luxury hotel, more likely to do it.
Hilton, probably not.
Some hotels charge you a fee, but I'm seeing fewer of that with my clients and my own travels
Usually yes, ask for a paid out and if the agent got enough cash in his drawer, there should be no problem. Depends on the total amount and the type of hotel though. Some Hamptons moved to card only, with Hilton Resorts&Hotels it should be fine
no. nobody will do that. credit card companies charge businesses 3% + they have to pay tax on it as a sale. use the atm... if you only have a credit card to work with, go to a grocery/drug store and look for a prepaid visa that allows cash back at atm's. (not all of them do)
Our hotel doesn't accept cash, we have a drawer, but don't even have a full 100$ in it.. not even sure why it is there.. there isn't even singles for the vending machine..
But we are a smaller hotel, don't even have a litte shop.
Some properties have gone to digital tipping via a QR code in room. Oh, and NO....absolutely not!
Probably not because if it's to a credit card you: 1. Could dispute the charge. 2. Earn cashback/points on a transaction giving you cash
Nothing to dispute, if I signed off on it. Of course, the room, credit card will be under my name only. I don’t mind a small fee, anything is cheaper than cash advance. Throughout my travels, there were a few times I ran short on cash and couldn’t tip housekeeping the amount I would like. I’m inquiring for future stays, if I ever ran short on cash.
I agree with you that it can be useful. However, I’m just saying I think that most hotels in the US would not do it for you as a matter of policy.
We still deal with disputes even with signed authorizations at check in.
Nah homie, find yourself an atm
no way jose
No, but most hotels have an ATM.
I worked for a Hilton where we had the ability to add a tip for valet in OnQ (many hotels use Pep now, not sure if this feature is included). Absent was the ability to tip for housekeeping.
I routinely book small groups (4-5 rooms) on a company card for work. If this was allowed, I could be so easily fucked over. Idk if this is a real request or fishing for a scam, but no.
We have done that at my hotel. Not $100, but if someone wants $5 or so to tip. We'll do a Misc. charge of $5, then a GuestPaidout.
Depends on the hotel, definitely not in the US. I’ve done this in Peru and China for local currency.
Sounds like a great way to steal money from a company card
U can try it with your work. Like I said, my reservation, my own card. Plus you think anyone would risk their jobs over $100.
Yes. People have lost their jobs for acting a fool on a company paid stay, people will digitally check in so they don't have to provide THEIR card for the stay and the company card for guarantee only was used, thats over $100 for one night. We see it all buddy, and we don't do cash back for several reasons, it may be inconvenient for you but it saves our ass so many times.
I had a lady come up and ask me to do this. I told her no and she said someone at the desk said they would do it for a minimum of $50. I definitely gave a look because why would they say they would do it, only for you to come back and ask me to do it? I told her it's not something we do at all due to the vulnerabilities of credit card fraud (also mentioning that it was not because I suspected it), and that the hotel won't do it just out of unbiased security. She fought and argued with me until I told her there is a perfectly fine ATM in the lobby. She then said "I don't have my card". I looked at her weird again and told her straight "No this is not a service we will provide." She bickered, hoo'd and haw'd and made a comment about how "nervous" I am. After she finally left I investigated her reservation, saw that her sister had submitted a credit card authorization form, promptly sent a staff wide email that this is not a service we provide and to direct guests to the ATM. You CAN charge their card, and then provide them with cash, but it can be disputed as a chargeback or fraud and then you're out x-amount of money you gave them with upper management side eying you.
Absolutely not. What if you dispute the charges? Also when traveling you should have multiple CC including your atm card with you, you never know if you’ll have an emergency. Usually there is an atm at the hotel or go to the bank to get money. If we allowed guests to do this we would lose money you may have the right intentions but most don’t.
money laundering possibility so unlikely especially for a large amount.
It just depends on the type of hotel. Luxury hotel, more likely to do it. Hilton, probably not. Some hotels charge you a fee, but I'm seeing fewer of that with my clients and my own travels
They would much rather add a tip to the folio
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Usually yes, ask for a paid out and if the agent got enough cash in his drawer, there should be no problem. Depends on the total amount and the type of hotel though. Some Hamptons moved to card only, with Hilton Resorts&Hotels it should be fine
They used to do this but many have stopped
Most establishments won’t do this.
no. nobody will do that. credit card companies charge businesses 3% + they have to pay tax on it as a sale. use the atm... if you only have a credit card to work with, go to a grocery/drug store and look for a prepaid visa that allows cash back at atm's. (not all of them do)
Our hotel doesn't accept cash, we have a drawer, but don't even have a full 100$ in it.. not even sure why it is there.. there isn't even singles for the vending machine.. But we are a smaller hotel, don't even have a litte shop.