Originally Posted by
trekwars2000
+1. I have never had an issue. In fact, I have only heard a story twice in 5 years of working here where people had an issue.
Again, it's good you haven't had an issue. However, there are many posts in various threads on the Marriott board of government contractors being upset over being denied the government rate at Marriott properties. A few years ago Marriott changed the rules to explicitly exclude contractors. Prior to that, I don't remember any issues as to contractors being denied the rates.
I would guess that in the current economy many properties are again loosely interpreting the rules so as to fill more rooms, just as many properties now have more government rate rooms available then prior to the economy turning south. When the economy picks up, I'm guessing that will change.