Originally Posted by
rylan
Corporate travel portals and convention housing sites etc are supposed to get benefits and earning. Its when you use things like priceline, expedia etc that they say you don't get points.
However, I thought you're still supposed to receive your status benefits.
No, it depends on the specific channel through which the room is booked, the specifics of a negotiated rate, and whether there's central billing.
And properties are not required to provide
any benefits on a non-qualifying rate (though some will). The specific language in the T&C is:
Benefits of Elite membership apply to stays on Qualifying Rates . . . .