Considering the Earls Court Gardens Hotel in London?
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Credit Cards: Chip & PIN by UKDaisy
From 14 February 2006, you can no longer sign for your credit card transactions in the UK if your card has been allocated a PIN number. If your card does have a PIN, then make sure you memorise it before trying to use your credit card.
If your card does not have a PIN, then you will be required to sign for your transaction.