Originally Posted by
Mr. Vker
OK, how about this scenario?
I often stay at the Marriott Dulles Suites. Thursday night rates at the hotel are $289.00/night. BUT, if I book Thur-Sat, they charge $89/night for Thurs and Fri. Their rate rules say if I check out early they may charge me the correct rate as if I booked Thursday only. Is this legit? I would say so. I am taking advantage of a discount they are willing to provide. They are discounting Thursday to get the Friday occupancy. I am changing the rules. So is someone jumping off mid-point of a trip.
Actually what is being discussed is you booking for and (wait for it) paying for Thursday and Friday night. If you then check out on Friday morning that wouldn't matter as you have already paid for Friday night (no revenue loss to the hotel). You still come out ahead as you pay $178 instead of $289. Most hotels will charge by the night so even if you book for multiple nights they will show you different rates for different nights based on what the hotel is willing to price the room for.