Originally Posted by
TTT103
If it were only that easy. The on-line card you referenced will only "assist in identifying you as a government traveler." Sometimes, I am not asked to produce a government ID and sometimes I am. On ocassion, they have xeroxed my ID. ICH used to issue a plastic government rate card, but have moved to this new on-line version. My only word of caution is that if you are not a governement or military employee, you are venturing at your own risk.
Hmmm. My travel is actually being paid for by my State University (which ICHG says is included in government rates) but I don't have an ID card. Maybe I can get a letter from the school saying they're paying for it.
The terms and conditions of the government rate state that the online card OR id must be shown. Does anyone have experience in using only the online card to check-in? Thanks!
"Terms & Conditions
More than 3,000 participating IHG hotels worldwide provide government rates to active military, federal, state, local, international government employees and cost-reimbursable contractors (CRCs) on official business travel. Advise the agent when making your reservation in order to receive this special rate. Proper ID is required at check-in.
Government/Military/CRC or state government rates are not valid in conjunction with any special promotion, discount rate or group rate. Special event and blackout dates may apply and rooms are limited. Guests should present either a valid government-issued ID, or government credit card or government travel work orders
or an IHG on-line traveler card at check-in."