Can I make a reservation with no credit card?

If i make a reservation for a hotel with my credit card is it paid for or just being held with my credit card?

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    I worked as a district manager for a hotel chain with properties all over Indiana and Indianapolis area. If you made your reservation online you're probably charged immediately and if you need to make any changes or modifications you have to go thru the website like Expedia, hotels.com etc .. If you made the reservation directly with the property your credit card is only held in case you don't show up .. nothing (not even the first night is charged to it until you show up). You usually have until 6pm the date of arrival (this may change for special events like the INDY 500 etc) to cancel without any penalties.

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Usually you will have to present your card again to pay. They are just holding your room with your card, but they will charge you some fee if you don't cancel in time. However, some booking agencies actually charge you in advance. You should be informed that this is what is happening. In that case it is best to bring the email from the booking agency, but usually the hotel is aware of how you are charged and only charge you for extras.

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Where did you book the reservation? That is a very important first step. The reason is that sites like (Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, Hotels.com, etc.) will charge the entire amount immediately. So if you stayed at XYZ Hotel for $99 per night for 3 nights, they would charge $99x3+taxes. If you reserve the room throught the hotel directly (telephone, or website) they only charge 1st night+tax and the remainder is due at checkin. You have usually 72 hours to cancel before your reservation begins without penalty. If we knew where and how you made this reservation it would make the answer easier as well.

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