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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 3:18 am
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Originally Posted by nacho

However I do agree with some posters saying the rate is misleading - I would be happier if they use the term Best Available rate. Using the word flexible is a bit over the edge IMO. I think Marriott usually uses the term Special Events (see rate rules) for these kinds of rates. They could easily use something like New Years Celebration rate to illustrate that the rate is not a usual cancel up to 6pm on arrival date.
Best Available Rate would be even more misleading if it wasn't the cheapest rate on offer
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