What does it mean to arrange accommodation free of deposit?

Free of deposit means that when booking accommodation, there is no need to pay extra deposit or deposit to ensure the quality and safety of accommodation. Generally speaking, in order to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the room, the accommodation service provider will require the guests to pay a deposit when they check in. However, in order to improve the convenience of customers and the user experience, some accommodation service providers have introduced the service of "deposit-free accommodation", that is, consumers do not need to pay any additional deposit when they check in.

In the market, there are many accommodation service providers offering deposit-free accommodation services, including some well-known online booking platforms, such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and Agoda. In addition, some hotel chains have also introduced deposit-free accommodation schemes for different user groups, such as Hanting, Home Inns and 7 Days.

From the user's point of view, deposit-free accommodation is undoubtedly a very convenient choice. Consumers will not need to pay extra fees in advance, so they can enjoy a comfortable accommodation environment and avoid the security risk of paying the deposit and the trouble of returning when checking out. But from the perspective of accommodation service providers, there may be some risks. Because there is no guarantee of deposit, it is difficult for the accommodation service provider to get financial compensation if the customer causes room damage without authorization. Therefore, accommodation service providers may need to protect their interests by other means, such as collecting insurance premiums or raising room rates.