Cash payments will no longer be accepted at The Grand Cayman Marriott Resort from 1 July.
The West Bay Road hotel announced on its social media channels that it is moving fully to a card-only operation, saying the decision was “part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the guest experience and aligning with evolving global hospitality trends”.
‘Greater convenience’
It said that all outlets and services within the resort will accept credit cards and debit cards and added, “By moving to a cashless environment, we aim to deliver greater convenience and efficiency across all guest touchpoints, enhanced security for both guests and associates and more streamlined and modern service experience.”
It thanked guests for their understanding and “continued partnership as we move forward with this enhancement to our service offering”.
While some venues in Grand Cayman are cash-only, it is rare for a venue to refuse to accept cash at all. Jim Mauer, vice-president and managing director at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa told the Compass that a credit card was required to check in to The Westin and its sister hotel Sunshine Suites, but cash was accepted across its food and beverage outlets and guests could even pay their total bill with cash at the end of the stay if they wished.
“Essentially, we are cashless at the front desk and see very little need for cash but still think it’s a requirement in our food or beverage outlets,” Mauer said.
Camila Panton, marketing manager at Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman and Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa said, “At this time, neither Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman nor Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa has plans to transition to a fully cashless operation. We remain committed to offering guests a range of convenient payment options.”
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