Several Romanians claim that they were pushed by a surprising message, on the Booking.com platform, when they want to make reservations. The confusing message for many has in the meantime caused a real debate on social networks.
Illustrative image. Photo: Pixabay
An users of the Booking.com platform was taken by surprise by the message that he met when he wanted to make a reservation. She saved the message and posted it on several social networks, curious to find out if it is a potential danger or if it has confidence.
“This property does not accept bachelor or similar parties. An EUR 350 damage deposit is required. The host will charge this amount 7 days before arrival. It will be collected by credit card. You will be repaid in 7 days after check-out. The deposit will be completely repaid by credit card, taking into account the result of the property” It’s the text of the apparently suspicious message.
“Has anyone had this message on Booking? The reservation was not made, I was just looking at the description. I have many booking reservations so far, but I have never seen this message. I am interested if it is Safe to reserve or not. Thank you in advance!“She wrote.
“Great care, it can be sting”
Her message has gone viral, and a real debate appeared among the Internet users.
“Your decision, I would not block 350 euros at the hotelier’s timber, there are plenty of deposit accommodations”, someone wrote. “Great care, it can be sting. I happened at a Breaza accommodation, the same style, out of curiosity, where was the accommodation?”, another asked.
“The accommodation is in Paris? They usually ask. I also paid 300 euros at the hotel, but they returned when I left. Some can ask 500 euros“, Another Internet explained.
“In Paris we paid 500 euros. I received them back about 7 days after check out”someone confirmed.
“I have encountered such requests. As a prevention I took pictures of the house as I left it, because it is the risk of not repaying the amount held as a guarantee. At a property in Brasov, in the rules file it was noted that we had to take the garbage, although we only stayed one night, we complied ”someone added.
But not only in France and Romania such messages have appeared. “I met in Italy. The payment of the warehouse, however, was made to check-in and returned to check-out ”wrote another internet.
“I met such a request in London. Weekly to the accommodation it still blocks my deposit from the card. I mean, I was blocking a new amount and the old one was refunded to me. Everything was fine, receiving the money back to some time after check out”, Said someone else.
“He told me before I landed”
“I have often met on Booking, Italy and Spain. I avoid them, I do not want to block the money. And I was also afraid, in the end, something can happen to you, because of the wear, not from bad will, “was another reply.” I think right here someone told how to break the door from the shower while it was inside. And although the situation was more born for the owner, because it could suffer for the door, and it could suffer the tourist,confirmed another.
“In Dubai I gave 2,000 lei guarantee. He announced before I landed. I paid in 2 days after checkout, I received it”, someone reported.
“I saw this condition after reservation. After a discussion with the booking operator, we kept the reservation and transferred to a mentioned deposit. Everything was ok. Another Internet has told.
The advice of the Internet users
Others advised her not to risk. “I would not risk. I saw cases on travel groups when the money was detained for some stupid reasons. Even though it is the lower price I would not stand because of this so I would look for something else,” It was another opinion.
“I personally chose to avoid such properties, especially at destinations where there are many other options. It seems to me an extra care that I do not want on leave. Now everyone does as he thinks,” There was another advice.
“Do not encourage such practices, because it could become a rule. The owner can opt for insurance that will cover him from the damages produced by tourists, he does not need to plunder us of 350 euros.”someone wrote.
Others had various concerns. “I do not understand why credit card and not debit card?”, Another asked. “Because the debit ones are not embossed. It is something related to the bank payment system. And when I rented the car you can only with credit card”, Someone explained.
“Can it be given, if a fly is placed and tickled?”
“Because on the debit card you can remove the money and throw the card, on the credit card you have other responsibilities in relation to the bank”,
It was an additional explanation.
“It can be given from the foot, if a fly is placed and ticking us?Yes, it’s normal. Why not be? Especially in the small units that have no security, it is normal to have a guarantee ”someone wrote.
