I have used almost 50 bonus bucks certs and have not had a problem of them being accepted. Even at a Courtyard where I have a negotiated rate. Almost all of the reservations were made on-line or over the phone. Only 1 time did I call and mention the Bonus Bucks.

The only problem that I run into is the clerk not knowing how to post to their system. They usually find someone later that knows.

Three things that I do: (1) Sign and Circle the Amount. (In case they dispute the amount on check out. I once had a $25 that I thought was $50.) (2) record the Cert # If they claim you did not give them one. I believe that it is the Cert # that gets them re-imbursed and the paper is their keep-on-site-to-confirm documentation. (3) Verify the posting before final check-out. Easier to change before printing or leaving. (One time it was posted as a charge, not a Credit - For my trouble, they only charged me for 1 night, not 2. Saved about $30 from what I expected to pay)

As others have stated, ask - the worst answer is NO.