Money not such a big deal. Its the ID thing. Most that I talk to are pretty rigid on that. Not sure if its some sort of provincial legislation?
The big issue is they don't want to let in someone they can't track down if you destroy the room or steal something or commit suicide or any number of other things some assholes do in rooms.
Not wanting to identify yourself is in and of itself a suspicious act. As is not having a CC to secure the same room.
Can I make a suggestion to all those who want to do this?
You really can't. Not anymore. The so go get another CC the SO doesn't know about. It will only need a 500-1000 in limit for the security deposit. You can still pay the room charge cash in advance.
The people at the front desk honestly don't care if you are getting a room to have an Escort. They just don't. They aren't going to call the cops.
But try to book without ID and a security deposit? That's a big ass red flag that says I'm a nervous guy doing something nefarious.