Originally Posted by
farbster
I assume your company is paying for the travel? Are you able to get them to issue you a company credit card?
You also might want to look into other SPG properties in town. There might be an advantage if you hop around a bit...say there is a promotion where you get something for different stays. That could be one night at Westin, the next night at Sheraton, etc. Might be something to investigate and consider.
IMO this would be a very bd way to begin a new job. The company decided on the hotel to be used and might have contract rates or a direct billing arrangement there. Moreover, OP should stay where other trainees in his/her new company stay.
Moreover, if OP makes own arrangements, he/she will need to pay for the entire stay and, at best (if doing so doesn't violate company policy) get reimbursed for the receipt after checking out. This would require far far more than a $300 line of credit.
OP should simultaneously try to get an increase on the credit line and ask hotel about their policies for what amount will be pre-authorized on the card at check in. (If it's a debit card, the amount will be actually charged to the card at check in according to most USA hotel policies.)