Hotels ask for a credit-card number when taking a reservation, but they rarely - almost never - post the charge by opening a folio before the guest arrives.

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Hotels typically ask for a credit card number to guarantee the reservation and for potential incidentals, but they do not charge the card or open a folio for the stay until the guest arrives or during the check-in process.

Hotels Ask for a Credit-Card Number When Taking a Reservation