Upcoming sporting event has hotels requiring a two night minimum booking. I called the Diamond line just now, and was told that I am not able to use my Free Weekend Night cert, since that has to be a separate booking from the other night, thus creating two one night reservations.

I have confirmed that the hotel has standard room award availability. Should I HUCA, or is this accurate information? I am more than happy to pay for the one night, I would just like to use the cert on the second night. It seems like there should be an accomodation here, as standard rooms are available.