Figured I'd add some highlights from this e-mail exchange with the hotel regarding a booking I made with a government rate--of note: this was for the 4th of July weekend, so I'm sure that factored into this (names have been redacted, some parts in bold for emphasis):

1) From: [email protected]
To: XXXXXXX
Subject: RE: Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans - Confirmation Number XXXXXX

Good Morning Mr. XXXX,

The government travel rate is if you are traveling due to work, and would require either a government credit card or work orders to receive the discounted rate.

Please let me know if I can assist you with anything else.

Have a great day,

XXXXXX
Homewood Suites
French Quarter Area/Downtown
901 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA


2) From: XXXX
To: XXXX
Subject: RE: Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans - Confirmation

Good afternoon,

I would like to confim that a offical U.S. goverment idenification card is not sufficent.

Thank you.


3) From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans - Confirmation Number
Good Morning Mr. XXXX,

I noticed that you have two reservations booked for June 30, 2017 – July 3, 2017 under the government rate. I just wanted to inform you prior to you arrive at check-in we require to rooms to be paid with a government credit card or you will have to show work orders at check in. If you are unable to provide the information we will change the reservation to the current rate we are selling the day of arrival. The rate is also based on one guest, if you have additional guest that is also additional $30 per person. I also included a rate description that also explains what is needed.

Rate Details GOVERNMENT
INCLUDES HOT BREAKFAST, EVENING MEAL (M-TH), WIFI, FITNESS CTR. FOR OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT TRAVEL ONLY. OFFICIAL CREDIT CARD OR TRAVEL ORDERS REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN. NOT APPLICABLE FOR GROUPS-LIMIT 2 ROOMS PER RESERVATION.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.