<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I also agree that legally with a $0 rate, I'm not sure how the guest could argue that they are providing consideration ... but I am not a lawyer. But then again what if the computer show a rate of $.01? Would that change things? </font>
Jetsetter - interesting points. Perhaps I have the 'Wisdom Of Solomon' answer here. (Or more like, The Wisdom Of Homer Simpson.)
You ask how does the $0.00 a night guest provide Hilton with a 'consideration'?
Why simple, guest needs to consume a $4.50 can of Coke from the mini bar a day, so the actual cost of his/her Hilton stay is not $0.00 but $4.50 a day plus tax. Thus Hilton screws the $0.00 Army on the Cokes, who in turn they think they are screwing Hilton on the room rate.
PS ... I cannot believe this thread has been allowed to run so long here in this Forum when it has zilch to do with "Miles Buzz" - so much for the new "Moderators" and the alleged strict guidelines.
[This message has been edited by goldelite (edited 09-03-2001).]