Originally Posted by schriste
...my final thought on this is perhaps the Marriott Long Warf in Boston really would like me to book the illegitimate rate this weekend… if I did they would have any extra $179 a night they might not otherwise have.
Good point there. While a discussion on the ethics surrounding the use of corporate codes may be valid, let's not forget the economics here either. I know that part of my decision to stay in a hotel will be based on the rate that I have to pay versus the value I receive from my stay. If I can't get a rate for a property that's in line with my perception of that property's value, I'll look elsewhere.
Remember, hotel rates aren't set in stone. They flux with whatever market forces might dictate. I'm sure that there are many hotel operators out there who would rather sell a discounted room than no room at all.