Should I pay the deposit or the full amount of the room?

Pay according to the hotel requirements.

If you book a room online, most of them pay the full amount directly, and then pay part of the deposit when you arrive at the hotel. If you make a reservation at a hotel, some hotels will pay a deposit in advance to lock the room for you.

The deposit is generally a part of the fee paid in advance when booking a large number of rooms in advance, and the rest is paid when you officially check in. This is called a deposit.