Why is full payment taken at the time of booking?For those wishing to stay for more than one night - £70 per room per night equivalent to £35 per night per person. There are more credit cards in the uk than people according to apacs.

Per cent on 2004 or an average of 86 withdrawals for every second throughout the year. Automated payments direct debits. In 2005, the average number of cards per person was 2. Internet is fastest- growing payments category ­ visa europe, may/june, p8 cn. You must make payment for extras such as incidental charges, meals, meal supplements, mini- bar, dry cleaning and laundry prior to your departure from the hotel.