Originally Posted by
Cincycreech
Unfortunately I do not have the ability to do that. Our company wants all expenses besides gas on our Amex.
We don't even have the exception for gas.
Originally Posted by
Cincycreech
They have never been asked for any sort of identification and under the rate rules there is no restrictions unless I'm missing something.
Just throwing this out here...
I have had two stays so far this year. Both hotels emailed ahead of time letting me know they needed proof that I was eligible for our corporate rate. Both emails mentioned that our company's rate is only for employees, not contractors or customers. Both hotels, a Ren and a FS, did ask for the proof at check-in. I don't know if that's something new or just the luck of the draw on the hotels but I'm two for two on being asked.
Here is one of the emails, with identifying information changed:
Thank you for choosing the REN to host your upcoming visit to the XXX City. In order to provide you with the highest level of care please note the information below regarding negotiated corporate rates and the government per diem rate.
Upon arrival please be prepared to present a form of identification which associates you to the corporation or government agency in which the reservation’s rate was booked. As a notice, contractors and vendors are not eligible for the discounted rates of companies they may be working with. In the event that you are unable to provide proper identification we are happy to cancel the reservation (without penalty) or offer the selling rate for the date of arrival.
Should you have any questions, or concerns regarding your upcoming reservation, please contact your corporate travel team or a member of our front office. We look forward to welcoming you to the XXX City!
Safe travels and thank you for choosing Marriott!
Warm Regards,
XXX
Note that the email address I use with Marriott, the one to which this email was sent, has the company name after the @ sign. I do work for what is akin to a subsidiary, but it's still obvious from the email address.