This practice isn't very common today, but in some places foreign hotels will ask for your passport and keep it. (travelinsurancereview.net)
The landmarks were replaced by the Abraj al - Bait complex, which included the Mecca Royal Clock Tower, six skyscrapers, and a large shopping mall developed in partnership with foreign hotel chains. (firstthings.com)
It also includes foreign hotels — I checked a European resort destination and found both GoFast and GoFree awards bookable online! (dreamtravelonpoints.com)