Originally Posted by DaveInLA

i think I found a BRG that I can use. It's for June in the general area of a conference I'll likely attend. IHG's best available daily rate is $117 + taxes/fees, Kayak has it for $114 + taxes/fees. Both rates are non-refundable. For some reason, if I break down the dates to 1-night stays, the prices are the same but for a 3 night stay, Kayak is cheaper.

I'm a newbie when it comes to BRG. The stay would meet all the criteria in the Wiki and IHG's BRG website, so I think this should work. But it seems I have to actually FIRST book the stay with IHG and then fill out the form and hope all is well. The problem with this is that this particular hotel wouldn't be my first choice for the area-- but I'd certainly be more interested ONLY if I can get the first night free. Is there a way I can show them the competing rate first without commiting to the non-refundable rate? Thanks