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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 3:55 pm
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sophiegirl
 
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Originally Posted by iwillflytheworld
I'm not a Marriott regular so I apologize if this question is dumb. Is it possible/how do I use a gift card for a reservation which requires prepayment? TIA ^

Technically, it cannot be done. I suppose you could call the GM, and talk with them - perhaps they would be willing to charge your credit card now, then reverse the charge when you arrive, then put the room on your gift card...but quite honestly, I wouldn't risk it.

As you are not a Marriott regular, I would also encourage you to re-consider booking a pre-paid rate - if ANYTHING goes wrong, you will be stuck with that charge - when they say no refunds and no changes they mean it! IMO, the rate is not that much better - especially if you try the discount codes at the top of this forum.

Just a thought YMMV.
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