Deposit payment when checking in in the hotel ?

[NoOneKnows]

I would like to ask, if anybody knows ,how frequently does hotel ask to pay additional deposit when you are checking in,which they will return once you checking out.
For instance, room for 1 night is 80e, and they ask you 160 when you arrive, and later give you back the another 80. Is it common practise, or can I call there to ask and it will not be very embarassing ?
I need to book it ASAP ,rooms are selling very fast, but worried whether they will ask me for the price written on the page or some additional security deposit stuff. Thank you

 

[Jen Erik]

It's okay to call and ask what their policy is, this question is common, you will not draw unwanted attention to yourself.

Whenever I stay in a hotel, I have to call and ask this question because I have a very low limit on my credit card and have to bring cash sometimes.

 

[NoOneKnows]

Thank you, yes you are right, I will call there. I also have only cash, and no money on the credit card, wondering if I should put the money there ,otherwise why would they need CC details,if there s no money...I did asked them already in the past if I can pay with cash only, they said yes, but didnt say i need to have something on credit card. Anyway. thank you for replying :)