Hi everyone,

I booked a stay at the Courtyard in Aruba a few weeks ago. I booked the AAA rate which I swear to god was refundable, but it apparently isn't. Last night I saw that the rate has dropped significantly, so I booked the room at that rate with the plan to cancel my AAA rate. I go to do that, and it says I'll be assessed a cancellation fee of $85.00. Since the savings was like $300 it was still a no brainer to me. Today I opened my original reservation, and on that it says the cancellation fee is $985! Note that is not factorial but an expression of my shock.
I have not been charged anything yet, and the reservation is still over a month out. Anyone have any experience with how Marriott handles this? I really don't want to pay for the hotel room twice, and if I do I should atleast get two rooms and can sublease them to someone or build a club house in the other one. Let me know your thought.