Another dog related question

rockhillmanor wrote:

mrmichael80 wrote:
I don't understand if it's only a deposit you get it back after checkout assuming your pet has not damaged the room??

I have never been at one that had a 'returnable' deposit. They all were an 'additional' fee.

A returnable fee is based on the owners 'opinion' if it should be returned. I'm not about to hand over a $100 to some motel manager to decide if he or she will give it back. :R

And the hotel manager is not going to turn over a hotel room over to you and your dogs based on your "opinion" that nothing bad will happen. Cuts both ways. It is almost always a moot point since 99% of travelers use a credit card and the fine print on the bottom of your check-in paperwork includes a clause that you will be responsible for any damages. The hotel will put a hold on your credit card for the room charges, the deposit and an amount to cover any room incidental fees and that hold goes away when you actually check out. The only time they are actually going to get $100 to hold in their grubby little paws is when the guest pays cash and will not put up a credit card as a deposit. The deposit is much ado about nothing.