Originally Posted by
Geneaudio
For San Diego Hamptons rates are the same or higher Why is this
MVP isn't always the best rate. But your question implies that you expect it to be. Why is this?
You will sometimes find that MVP is higher than Advance Purchase (prepaid, nonrefundable) rates (at same hotel, same dates) -- but not always. However, MVP is NOT prepaid, so it can be advantageous for those who don't want to take the risk of prepaying and possibly losing their money.
Also, you won't even find MVP rates at some hotels. Probably they don't all participate, and/or the rate is capacity-controlled.