Some Hotels in Vietnam ask for a deposit with my cards when I check in, is this normal?

Unfortunately, some five star hotels in Vietnam will ask for a deposit upon check in. The amount required will vary depending on the hotel. The deposit should range from 500 USD 1000 USD for your over all stay. Hotels in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh demand the highest deposits. The deposit can be paid by credit card. The hotel will process the credit card transaction and then process a credit at check out. A receipt is issued for cash deposits and it is necessary to present the receipt to obtain the refund of the deposit. The deposit is to cover mini bar usage or similar usage of chargeable item in the room or damage to the room.