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Has anyone had issues using the IBM rate in the USA? For one hotel I'm looking at, IBM is 65% the cost of the MVP rate, and half the cost of other rates - plus it includes a buffet breakfast. A huge deal. Is there much danger in booking it?
Yes, as once discount is substantial and a special case compared to normal 15% or so company discounts, hotels are much more stringent about checking.
In such instances be prepared to show ID (that is a Company ID/Pass not a made up business card)
Hilton booking page says hotels reserve right to amend fraudalent bookings, so hotel can legitimately charge you the rack rate instead of low company rate, and if you are checking in after the cancelation date/time, there is nothing you can do to stop hotel charging your CC the rack rate fee.