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Old Nov 26, 2020 | 5:29 am
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Originally Posted by writerguyfl
The solution that skywalkerLAX mentions is extremely common in many hotels. Back when I worked at a Front Desk, preparing a split bill that separated specific charges under different names was something we did maybe once per week.

Essentially, it's a variation on the concept of splitting a bill for one guest into reimbursable charges (room/tax) and personal charges (things like alcohol). That's something that happened almost daily during the business week where I worked.

Any reasonably competent Front Desk clerk should be able to handle this task. But, it's probably worth highlighting the fact that some employers might not accept these folios for reimbursement purposes.
Most importantly I'd want any receipt that I give to my employer to be above board and in no way fraudulent.

I think the cleanest option would be to have both names in the address field which could be argued with that guest #2 was the spouse in the same room and this is how it shows up.

Asking the F/D to manipulate the bill to the employee and then later shift it back to the spouse who collects the points is even under the most liberal microscope a fake folio because the final invoice will not be under the persons name who hands it in for reimbursement.
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