I have never had a problem obtaining the BB on my last few eligible stays. My last stay was 2 weeks ago at the Greenbelt MD Marriott. I checked in after 6 on a Saturday, desk agent promptly got my cert from a safe deposit box. The $129 rate also included free breakfast for 2 adults and kids (a great deal)--The downside--this is one of the worst Marriott properties I have ever seen--to be avoided at all cost during the weekend! I was very shocked considering Marriott corporate is just around the beltway.