Originally Posted by
cbdg
Can family members earn points under the same account number if the originator of the account is not part of the hotel stay?
Officially, no.
Unofficially... last year, I earned points for my parents' stay in Vermont while I was in Hawaii. I had made the reservation for them on my computer (with my MR number automatically attached), but had put their names' on the reservation. Points and nights - as well as the corresponding Megabonus - duly posted to my account...