In Russia we tend to get the cost of the hotel pppn room only and give the skipper the dosh to clear the bills on departure
Another thing our crews take is the forgery machine (only about £20) and on the reception desk put the dollar bills through this in front of the teller as with the Radisson MOW we have had the teller take the money and then as the crew go to get their luggage or waiting for the bus have them come back with a security guard claiming that the skipper has just given them a moody note and then they produce their forgery machine and a duff note that they have and then the skipper has to cough up more.
We don't use the Radisson anymore unless we are pushed but never in MOW!
As per a previous post would be intresting to see what response they get from the Radisson