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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 2:24 pm
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Originally Posted by SkiAdcock
While you're talking to them about getting you a decent room consistently, I'd also talk to them about getting a better rate on the weekend. My guess is they'd rather keep you than lose you to another property.

PS - If you find cheap rates on 3rd party websites, remember that booking through them won't get you the points. You need to book through Marriott. Note, this is different than using 3rd party website rates for LNF comparisons.

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Originally Posted by Twickenham
PM sent, although I too would be checking with the Ren to see if they can cut you a deal to stay there thru the weekend.
Well compared to the Marriott advertised rate, my AMEX booked rate is always lower. I think its a rate negotiated by the entire brand so I get the same rate (or less than 5% difference) between all their TS properties!! Ofcourse, I pickup my choice of Ren everytime I can. So I am getting a better rate than then advertised website rate for the work days (works against my favor since I get lesser points).

Btw, I noticed a promo for advanced bookings which is beating my corporate rate on Marriott Brooklyn Bridge and Downtown. But not much luck otherwise.
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