Originally Posted by
JoeBagodonuts
NPR has shown various rates for me from the 0 award rooms to various AAA, ENT, ENC etc rates. The key is that all of them are a membership of sometype. The real question is whether you really need to be a member. For AAA i'd say no, for others ymmv
In my case NPR code also gave me $0 rate for 4 nights in Courtyard Providence, RI (and sorrounding areas), and an even longer stay in Boston, MA. It says: "Courtyard/Springhill Suites Anytime Award, includes breakfast for 2 guests". Under the Fare Rules:" Please be prepared to turn in your incentive stay certificate". I understand this is an award of some sort, but what kind? When I asked a Marriott reservations agent, she could not tell me. Said, she has not seen it. Maybe will try another agent just to find out. If anyone knows what memebrship(s) will earn you the Anytime Award, please share the information. Thanks.