I've used corp rates quite a few times over the year, but I can back them up if I get questioned. The most I've ever been asked is "Are you here on business?", which of course, "I am."

I would never touch a Marriott employee rate. Too risky. Unless, of course, a Marriott manager offers to type up a letter that will back up the employee rate (incidentally I've been offered that!)

HTSC