Priceline Hotel: 4* London (Kensington-Earls Court-Knightbridge) Copthorne Tara

[biddingIsFun]

Hi again :)

Bid for a 2-night stay in London for a friend, and got immediately accepted at the Copthorne Tara (Kensington-Earl's Court-Knightsbridge zone) when bidding $80. OK, I might have saved a few bucks, but she and her friend got pretty nervous about the accommodation and wanted to get settled. Dates are 10/5 thru 10/7. Used Savingsbarn link to access PL.

However, does anyone know if a credit card is ABSOLUTELY necessary for checking in to a hotel ? I wonder because neither my friend, nor her friend has a credit card to present upon check-in. Would hotels in Europe also accept a cash deposit or some other kind of deposit ?

Thanks for your help.

Kind regards,

Dennis

[WillTravel]

You'd have to contact the hotel, but most want a credit card deposit. Perhaps you could arrange with the hotel in advance to get this security, or you could tell your friends to hurry up and get a card.