Originally Posted by
plagwate
Not to stir up a hornet's nest, but what if your client is a government entity that wants you to use the government rate? Should the standard be any different?
The point is that the Government only re-reimburse GSA set rates should not be a surprise. The Government also do not impose where (or with which hotel chain) you must stay. This is a well known fact if you are a contractor for the Government.
Many hotels will extend the Government rate to a Government Contractor. If they will not it is the contractor decision whether to seek hotel that does, or pay the difference.