Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Look at the conditions and requirements carefully before booking any special rate. I've seen government (presumably and government at any level since it doesn't state otherwise), federal including contractors or not, own state only, any state, state and local, requirements for government travel orders, statements about the rates only being for official travel, etc.
Senior rates can also have varied special rules, with some foreign locations requiring proof of retirement, just an age requirement which varies by the country of the hotel, AARP cards being acceptable for any age, etc.
And how is "proof of retirement" documented?