Originally Posted by
akr1970akr
In general we've rarely gotten loyalty benefits to apply to OTA bookings, which is what the TYP Portal 4NF bookings look like.
If we do get them, its something like a Hampton Inn letting us park in the Diamond/Gold spots close to the front, nothing to get excited about.
Personally I would not ascribe any value to the 4NF 'benefit'. My belief is that travelers should be able to get down to that net, all in rate by hotels.com craftiness, or for higher end properties, by seeing what deals are available on HFR, LHR, Prive, and other specialty agents. Even Costco has some very attractive deals, especially on resort type of all in things.
You think it's possible to take advantage of the 4NF and then call the hotel to add your membership number to get elite benefits?