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Booking Bogota Hotel via Expedia

If I book a hotel in Bogota using Expedia or similar internet service, how does the payment work?

Do I just pay Expedia so that after that it's totally between Expedia and the Hotel? Will I still need to show my credit card to the hotel clerk or will my passport be enough?

I have two fears: that a reservation so made will not go through and that if I give my credit card to the hotel they'll charge me in addition to what Expedia charged me (third world fraud/mess).

If anyone has done this, your input would be appreciated.

Thank you.

By muchacho_escondido on Feb 13, 2008, 21:57 in Travel tips.

Bren68 says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:55:

You will need show a credit card at the hotel usually. But if you don't use the facilities(mini-bar, Movies, etc..) there will be no extra charge. Make sure to ask for the itemised account when you check-out to be sure
I have used Expedia many times for hotels in Colombia, Peru, Brazil, USA, etc... and never had a problem with fraud. As far as the reservation being confirmed, it always has been with me, except for one occasion, but I'd just phone or e-mail (its free!) the hotel in advance and ask for the confirmation yourself. Be sure to include the Reservation code Expedia gave you .

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