Twice this summer we were denied Choice Privilege points by being told the booked rated is ineligble. The first time, I somewhat expected it, despite the fact that it was $189/night. The stay was at a sold out property and we were part of a group. We paid the group, the group paid the hotel. No way around it.

However, when inquiring about our last stay, which was not part of a group, and why points had yet to post, I rec'd an email saying that certain rates do not qualify. Why when I booked and gave our CP # and when I checked in and confirmed it was in our folio and when I checked out I once again confirmed was I not once informed of this policy?

I will definitely consider other options the next time I book a hotel when there isn't a Marriott Property around.