First of all, this is very silly logic. You don't think when they set up the LNF guarantee they discussed all of the potential ways that it could be exploited? All promotions and guarantees are obviously analyzed by a committee with far greater knowledge of Marriott's finances and customers, and I'm sure performed a cost-benefit analysis that resulted in them approving the LNF guarantee. Other hotel chains offer price match guarantees that are easier to take advantage of, and are more publicized. Most people I talk to (not FTers), even those who travel frequently, are unaware of the LNF guarantee. Therefore, I'm sure the small percentage of travellers taking advantage of the LNF does not have a huge impact on Marriott's bottom line. The all-inclusive offer that was cancelled is a better example of a business decision made as a result of too many people taking advantage of a great deal.

Secondly, I would like to ask all of the naysayers at what point you would NOT consider it cheap/petty. Is it a couple dollars? Five bucks? In the grand scheme of things, the difference of $4.80 between that arbitrary $5 and the $0.20 I mentioned is obviously pretty miniscule, so how can you call one cheap/petty and the other fair? And the 25% savings that would result from this $0.20 difference is about $20, which over a 3 week stay (Mon-Fri) is $240 in savings. That is a significant enough savings that I don't feel embarrassed to submit such a claim.

There are obviously people on here who make significantly more money than I do, but everything is relative. Try to keep that in mind before you judge someone for trying to save some money.