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Old Sep 28, 2022 | 9:06 am
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Originally Posted by Kacee
Because "Marriott" doesn't run the guest's card
Doesn't Mariott run the guest's card when the guest makes a prepaid reservation with Marriott on a Marriott website or app ?

Originally Posted by Kacee
Further, not sure what "adhered to" means in this context - the prepayment terms are for the property's benefit, not the guest's.
The prepayment terms form part of the T&Cs of a booking agreement the guest has made with Marriott, not with the hotel. As a party in the booking agreement, isn't Marriott bound by these terms ?

Originally Posted by Kacee
People who are booking to take advantage of an AMEX offer need to be aware of how the payment system works
It is made very clear to people who book prepay rates what the payment system is, and it is : "Prepay rates will be charged the full cost of the reservation within 24 hours of making the reservation."
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