Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,776
As a non-elite, I do believe that they will find a comperable hotel and room, and then pay for the 1st night in the other hotel.