Originally Posted by
hkwhite
So they would rather the room be empty than offer me the State rate? They have in the past offered it. I can wait to book up until the day of arrival. It would just seem to me they would rather fill the room than have it empty - plus I often eat and drink at the hotel bar. If that is the case so be it. There is another hotel opening across the street soon so things might change going forward as this Marriott is little on the old side.
Why not just ask the property? Either they will or they won't. Arguments here as to merits either way, just don't matter.
Ask the front desk and, if a negative response or a "what"?, ask for a manager. I've seen it go both ways on this issue.