As said earlier, BRG is still a very great instrument to benefit. You may need to take some time and go back and forth but as long as you document everything, you will get to your goal.

Hotel Name: JW Marriott Mauritius
Date of stay: 12 nights in fall 2024
Room type: Junior Suite King with Free Cancellation
Marriott brand website rate: $7820.40 (all taxes and fees included)
Competing rate: $4980 (all taxes and fees included) (I actually found $4949 but the rate could not be found by the BRG rep)
Actual approved rate: $3735 (all taxes and fees included)