First off, I apologize for what I'm sure is a rookie question..

With that said, I'm a Marriott PL member and my husband gave me a trip to Chicago. However, since I'm the "Julie, your cruise director" in our family, he utilized a TA to book airfare and hotel at the Chicago Marriott. I want to make sure that they know my status before I check in, so is it best to call the hotel and give them my name, check-in date and # before I get there or wait until I get there?

Thanks in advance!