Is it possible that the hotel doesn't ask to see the credit card it was purchased under?
You had better call them in advance to avoid problems. Hotels normally require a credit card when you check in because some people will skip out without paying. Even if they pay for the room, they'll order room service or movies and leave without paying for those.
Some hotels may accept a large cash deposit in place of a card. Others will simply refuse to let you check in.
I once worked for a travel website and periodically received calls from customers who showed up without their credit cards. The hotels refused to let them stay. There was nothing that we could do about it.
Yes but you need a Credit Card authorization letter. Some hotels, like the one where I work, doesn't usually allow these types of transactions because the hotel needs to get a CC imprint. In some cases, they allow people to deposit cash for incidentals if there are no other options. I'm not certain about other companies though. So my suggestion is to call the hotel to get a credit card authorization letter.
Btw, it depends where your father booked the stay. If he did a direct booking with the hotel, then yes they still need to see a credit card - even if it's not the one it was reserved under (as long as you have a legit picture ID with the same name as the CC you're carrying). If it was booked under companies like Hotels.Com, Expedia, Travelocity or Access USA, then no. They do, however, usually require a credit card for incidentals deposit (movies, bar services, snacks, phone calls, etc).
If that doesn't work for you, try Pre-Paid CC. You can buy them at stores like Duane Reade, Walmart, or Path Mark.
call and ask the hotel, some require it some don't none the less they are going to ask for your ID. and it is not going to match the credit card.
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