Originally Posted by
kymbakitty
I would book it and then call to speak to a manager. Give them your confirmation number and ask them if you meet the criteria for this rate. If they say "yes," then get their name/title and just write the date and who you spoke to on a copy of the printed reservation you will have when you get there.
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It won't hurt and it may save you a big hassle when you get there.
That seems like more hassle than paying a higher rate some small fraction of the time.