I booked a hotel on Booking, it was indicated - without prepayment. The next day I received a letter from the hotel with a request to make an advance payment in the amount of 1 night stay.
A few days ago we returned from a "fabulous" vacation in Gribovka. About everything in order. I chose the hotel for a long time, looked at the location, read reviews, because I was going to go with a child.