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Old Jul 23, 2025 | 9:06 am
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Jon Maiman
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Originally Posted by bosman
Not based on my latest experience. I called the 800# to add my (adult) daughter to my reservation and was told that was impossible as I am using a 35k FNA cert. I clarified that I would be checking in with her and just wanted her name on the res to sign for room charges, but was told "can't do" and that the only solution was to remove the FNA and replace it with regular points So I guess I will add it at check-in. Major waste of my time.
I have always called the hotel directly when I need to add a name or change a name on a reservation. So far, I haven't gotten any pushback regardless of its an award stay or cash stay. Full disclosure, I don't think I have tried it for a FNA stay. Still, I suggest calling the hotel directly. They are more interested in making sure you keep your reservation and so far have been accommodating. Give it a shot, you don't have anything to lose at this point. YMMV...

--Jon

P.S. I try to call early to mid afternoon local time avoiding the check-in/check-out busy periods.
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