It was refused.

Edit-

The entire hotel stay was charged to my card and same with the checkout at the first hotel (Thanksgiving). It was pre-authorized at the current one, and charged for all at the first one. Both of which reduce credit limit. I was told they will not accept this gift card.

I don't know what about my story doesn't make sense. I had planned on paying for all of my stays with the gift card. They would not accept them so all pre-authorizations and final charges went to my credit card. If you eat in the restaurant, order drinks, etc it was all billed to my card that same day.

I am a young traveler (in my early 20's) so I do not carry around cards with high credit limits. I had the full intention of using the gift card to pay for all of my meals, room charges, etc at the Marriott.